Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 5.3 - 5.4
Bursitis
"water on the knee", pain due to the inflammation of bursae or a synovial membrane
glenoid cavity
*in scapula* a shallow socket that receives the head of the arm bone in the lateral angle
suprascapular notch
*in scapula* medial to the coracoid process; a nerve passageway
coracoid process
*in scapula* small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula; with the acromion, serves to stabilize the shoulder joint
Acromion
*in scapula* the enlarged lateral end of the spine of the scapula; outward extension of the shoulder blade forming the point of the shoulder
acrominoclavicular joint
*in scapula* the place where the acromion connects with the clavicle laterally
lateral malleolus
*on fibula* forms the outer part of the ankle; distal end of the fibula
anterior border
*on tibia* The anterior surface of the tibia is a sharp ridge that is unprotected by muscles; thus, it is easily felt beneath the skin
medial malleolus
*on tibia* distal process on medial tibial surface; forms the inner bulge of the ankle
tibial tuberosity
*on tibia* point where the patellar ligament attaches; a roughened area on the anterior tibial surface
Trochlea
*part of the humerus* at the distal end of the humerus; looks like a spool; articulates the forearm
capitulum
*part of the humerus* can be outlined with a 'C' from anterior view; articulates the forearm
coronoid fossa
*part of the humerus* depression above the trochlea anteriorly
deltoid tuberosity
*part of the humerus* in the midpoint of the shaft; roughened area where the large, fleshy deltoid muscle of the shoulder attaches
anatomical neck
*part of the humerus* inferior to the head; portion of the body connecting the head to the thorax that contains the trachea and esophagus
olecranon fossa
*part of the humerus* posterior surface above the trochlea
radial groove
*part of the humerus* runs obliquely down the posterior aspect of the shaft; marks the course of the radial nerve (an important nerve of the upper limb)
intertubercular sulcus
*part of the humerus* the greater tubercle and lesser tubercle; sites of muscle attachment
surgical neck
*part of the humerus* the most frequently fractured part of the humerus; distal to the tubercles
Talus
Ankle bone
hand
Consists of the carpals, the metacarpals, and the phalanges
bony pelvis
The 4 bones of the pelvis that make up the lower part of the trunk of the body; serves to support the upper body and protect the pelvic organs.
sacroiliac joint
The connection point between the pelvis and the vertebral column. where the ilium connects posteriorly with the sacrum
characteristics of male and female pelvises
The female inlet is larger and more circular. The female pelvis as a whole is shallower, and the bones are lighter and thinner. The female ilia flare more laterally, giving women curvy hips. The female sacrum is shorter and less curved. The female ischial spines are shorter and farther apart; thus, the outlet is larger. The female pubic arch is more rounded because the angle of the pubic arch is greater
Fibula
The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg; lies alongside the tibia laterally; forms joints with it both proximally and distally; thin and sticklike; has no part in forming the knee joint
appendicular skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it; composed of 126 bones in the limbs (appendages) and the pectoral and pelvic girdles
makeup of the foot
The sole is formed of five metatarsals, and fourteen phalanges form the toes Each toe had three phalanges, except for the great toe which has two The bones are arranged to form 3 strong arches - 2 longitudinal (medial/lateral) and one transverse Ligaments bind the
leg
The tibia and fibula form the skeleton of the leg
Dislocation
a bone is forced out of its normal position in the joint cavity
gouty arthritis (gout)
a disease in which uric acid accumulates in the blood and may be deposited as needle-shaped crystals in the soft tissue of the joints, leading to an agonizingly painful attack that typically affects the great toe; most common in men over 30, untreated it can lead to the fusing of bone ends, immobilizing the joint
ischial tuberosity
a roughened area that receives body weight when you are sitting
greater sciatic notch
allows blood vessels and the large sciatic nerve to pass from the pelvis posteriorly into the thigh; Injections in the buttock should always be given well away from this area to avoid possible nerve damage
Symphyses
amphiarthrotic (slightly moveable) joints linked by discs of fibrocartilage
Pannus
an abnormal tissue that clings to and erodes articular cartilage; type of rheumatoid arthritis
iliac crest
an important anatomical landmark that is always kept in mind by those who give intramuscular injections; ends anteriorly in the anterior superior iliac spine and posteriorly in the posterior superior iliac spine; small inferior spines are located below these
obturator foramen
an opening that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass into the anterior part of the thigh; fusion of the rami of the pubis anteriorly and the ischium posteriorly forms a bar of bone enclosing it
distinguishing features of synovial joints
articular cartilage, articular capsule, joint cavity, reinforcing ligaments
Phalanges
bones of the fingers and toes; each hand contains fourteen; three in each finger/toe, except in the thumb/greater toe, which only has two
Metacarpals
bones of the hand; numbered one to five from the thumb side of the hand toward the little finger; when the fist is clenched, the heads become obvious as the knuckles
carpal bones
bones of the wrist; there are eight arranged in two irregular rows of four bones each, bound together by ligaments that restrict movements
styloid process
both the ulna and the radius have one at their distal end
talus and calcanus
carry body weight; allow the pointing of the toes
pubic symphysis
cartilaginous joint formed at the anterior of the two hip bones where the pubis bones articulate
rheumatoid arthritis
chronic inflammatory disorder; usually occurs in people ages 40 to 50; affects 3x as many women as men; many joints (mainly those in the fingers, wrists, ankles, and feet) are affected at the same time and usually in a symmetrical manner
Clavicle
collar bone; slender, doubly curved bones; each one attaches to the manubrium of the sternum medially (at its sternal end) and to the scapula laterally, where they help to form the shoulder joint; acts as a brace to hold the arm away from the top of the thorax, helps prevent shoulder dislocation; when broken, the whole shoulder region caves in medially
foot
composed of the tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges; supports our body weight and serves as a lever that allows us to propel our bodies forward when we walk/run
pectoral girdle (shoulder girdle)
composite of two bones (scapula and clavicle) that attach the upper limb to the axial skeleton
posteriorly on the femur
condyles are separated by the deep intercondylar fossa
articular cartilage
covers the ends of the bones forming the joint
arthritis
describes over 100 different inflammatory or degenerative diseases in damaged joint; all have the same initial symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joint
saddle joint
each articular surface has both convex and concave areas (like a saddle for a horse), biaxial, allow essentially the same movements as condylar joints, ex: the carpometacarpal joints in the thumb
tendon sheaths
essentially an elongated bursa that wraps completely around a tendon subjected to friction (like a bun around a hotdog)
structural joints
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial; Classifications are based on whether fibrous tissue, cartilage, or a joint cavity separates the bony regions at the joint
bursae
flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and containing a thin film of synovial fluid; common where ligaments, muscles, skin, tendons, or bones rub together
interosseous membrane
flexible fibrous connective tissue attachment connects the radius and ulna, and the tibia and fibula along their lengths
forearm
formed by radius and ulna
hip bone
formed by the fusion of three bones (the ilium, ischium, and pubis)
tarsus
forms the posterior half of the foot, composed of several tarsal bones
diarthroses
freely movable joints; type of functional joint
synovial joints
freely movable joints; type of structural joint; joints in which the articulating bone ends are separated by a joint cavity containing synovial fluid, all joints of the limbs
outlet
he inferior opening of the pelvis measured between the ischial spines
calcaneus
heel bone
pelvic girdle
hip bones; incomplete bony basin formed by two coxal bones (hip bones) and the sacrum; the bones are large and heavy, and attached to the L5 lumbar vertebra With the coccyx, the pelvic girdle forms the pelvis
functions of joints
hold bones together, allow for mobility
synarthroses
immovable joints; type of functional joint
fibrous joints
immovable; Bones are united by fibrous tissue; type of structural joint
synchondroses
immoveable (synarthrotic) joints linked by hyaline cartilage; type of cartilaginous joint
ischium
is called the 'sit-down bone' because it forms the most inferior part of the coxal bone
true pelvis
is surrounded by bone and lies inferior to the flaring parts of the ilia and the pelvic brim; the dimensions of the true pelvis of a woman are very important because they must be large enough to allow the infant's head (the largest part of the infant) to pass during childbirth
ilium
large, flaring bone that forms most of the hip bone; when you put your hands on your hips, they are resting over the winglike portions of the ilia
gluteal tuberosity
located on the proximal end of the shaft, all serve as sites for muscle attachment
radioulnar joint
location where the radius and the ulna articulate distally
ultra
medial bone of the forearm; articulates with the trochlea of the humerus and the carpals
Pubis
most anterior bone of the hip; the pubis from each hip bone meets to articulate at the pubic symphysis joint anteriorly
cartilaginous joints
most are amphiarthrotic, but have both immoveable and slightly moveable examples; type of structural joint
types of synovial joints
plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, ball and socket
tibia
shinbone; at the proximal end, the medial condyle and lateral condyle (separated by the intercondylar eminence) articulate with the distal end of the femur to form the knee joint
Scapulae
shoulder blades; flare when we move our arms posteriorly, not directly attached to the axial skeleton; loosely held in place by trunk muscles; has a flattened body with 3 borders (superior, medial (vertebral), and lateral (axillary)); has 3 angles (superior, inferior, and lateral)
Joints (articulations)
sites where two or more bones meet
amphiarthroses
slightly movable joints; type of functional joint
classification of joints
structural and functional
false pelvis
superior to the true pelvis; it is the area medial to the flaring portions of the ilia
ischial spine
superior to the tuberosity; important anatomical landmark, particularly in the pregnant woman, because it narrows the outlet of the pelvis through which the baby must pass during birth
functional joints
synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diarthroses; focuses on the amount of movement the joint allows
joint cavity
the articular capsule encloses a joint cavity, which contains lubricating synovial fluid separated by the synovial membrane
plane joint
the articular surfaces are essentially flat, only short slipping or gliding movements are allowed, movement is nonaxial (gliding bath and forth doesn't involve any rotation around any axis), ex: the intercarpal joints of the wrist
Crepitus
the crunching movement joints make when they have osteoarthritis
hinge joint
the cylindrical end of one bone fits into a trough shaped surface on another bone; angular movement is allowed in just 1 plane (like a door hinge), classified as uniaxial because they allow movement around one axis only, ex: elbow joints, ankle joint, joint between phalanges of fingers
Acetabulum
the deep socket where the ilium, ischium, and the pubis fuse; receives the head of the thigh bone
condylar joint
the egg-shaped articular surface of one bone fits into an oval concavity in another, both surfaces are oval, allow moving bone to travel from side to side and back and forth, the bone can't rotate around its long axis, biaxial, ex: knuckle joints
bone spurs
the extra bone tissue around exposed bone resulting from the breakdown of articular cartilage; grows around the margins of the eroded cartilage and restricts joint movement; type of osteoarthritis
reinforcing ligaments
the fibrous layer of the capsule is usually reinforced with ligaments
inlet
the inferior opening of the pelvis measured between the ischial spines
articular capsule
the joint surfaces are enclosed by a sleeve, layer, fibrous connective tissue, which is lined with a smooth synovial membrane
raidus
the lateral bone (on the thumb side of the forearm)
distally on the femur
the lateral condyle and medial condyle, which articulate with the tibia below
Osteoarthritis
the most common form of arthritis; a chronic degenerative condition that typically, affects the aged, 85% of people in the US eventually develop this condition, affects articular cartilages
reduction
the process of returning the bone to its proper position
sprain
the result of ligaments of tendons reinforcing a joint being damaged by excessive stretching or are torn away from the bone
pivot joint
the rounded end of one bone fits into a sleeve or ring of bone, uniaxial joint, ex: the proximal radioulnar joint and the joint between the atlas and the dens of the axis
anteriorly on the femur
the smooth patellar surface, which forms a joint with the patella, or kneecap
ball and socket joint
the spherical head of one bone fits into the round socket in another, multiaxial, allow movement in all axes including rotation, most freely moving synovial joint, ex: shoulder and hip
Femur
the thigh bone, the only bone in the thigh; the heaviest, strongest, and longest bone in the body; Its proximal end has a ball-like head, a neck, and a greater trochanter and lesser trochanter (separated anteriorly by the intertrochanteric line and posteriorly by the intertrochanteric crest)
lower limbs
thigh, leg, and foot (femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges)
syndesmoses
type of fibrous joint; A joint in which the bones are united by a ligament or a sheet of fibrous tissue, the connecting fibers are longer than those id sutures, thus the joint has more give
Syndesmosis
type of fibrous joint; a fibrous joint at which two bones are bound by long collagen fibers; the joint connecting the distal ends of the tibia
gomphoses
type of fibrous joint; peg-in-socket fibrous joint found where the teeth meet the facial bones
Humerus
upper arm bone; the single bone that forms the arm; a typical long bone; at its proximal end is a rounded head that fits into the shallow glenoid cavity of the scapula
radial tuberosity
where the tendon of the biceps muscle attaches