Anatomy Ch. 6A

The cervical curve of the vertebral column forms when the baby is able to hold its head up.

True

Pick the term below that best fits what a sulcus is.

a bony groove that houses a tendon, nerve or blood vessel

What structure of the femur at its most proximal end can be palpated on the side of the hip?

greater trochanter

A __________ joint is a type of joint which has a capsule that secrete slippery synovial fluid into the joint to make movement more easy.

synovial

When you move your head from right to left and left to right as in signifying no when asked a question, what best describes the action of the atlas and axis ?

the atlas articulates with the axis

When you move your head up and down as in nodding yes to a question, what best describes the action of the atlas vertebra?

the atlas articulates with the occipital condyles of the occipital bone

Ribs 1 - 7 attach anteriorly to the sternum are called what type of ribs?

true ribs

Which vertebral type does not posses a vertebral body?

C1 - first cervical

The intervertebral foramen is the opening between the pedicles which allow for the passage of the spinal cord and meninges.

False

The largest sinuses in the skull are located in the occipital bone.

False

The nose is formed mostly from bone.

False

The primary and secondary curves of the vertebral column are present from birth.

False

The ulna primarily articulates with only the humerus and the carpal bones of the wrist.

False

We have a great range of motion in our pectoral girdle because it is tightly attached to the body frame.

False

When blood calcium level is low, PTH (parathyroid hormone) is released and stimulates osteoblasts to dissolve bone, releasing calcium.

False

An epiphyseal plate of cartilage forms at either end of a long bone and is the future growth plate so bone may grow longer.

True

At the wrist joint, tendons are enclosed in sheaths which can become inflamed due to repetitive movements such as typing to produce carpal tunnel syndrome.

True

Hormones from the parathyroid gland are involved in releasing calcium from bone and also in storing it in bone.

True

In later years, especially in women, osteoporosis may set in and bone loss of Calcium may occur faster thereby weakening bones of the hip and spine.

True

Ligaments connect bone to bone at places called joints

True

The Tibia of the lower leg forms the "shin bone".

True

The fibula is not a weight bearing bone and if broken, you can still walk on your leg but it will be painful.

True

The lungs and heart are protected by the ribs, sternum and vertebral column

True

The pelvic girdle is larger and more basin-like in females than males for child bearing and birth.

True

The ulna articulates with the radius by way of an interosseous membrane.

True

What is the name for the cup-shaped depression on the side of the hip formed by the ilium, ischium and pubis?

acetabulum

Pick the description that best fits the term "eminence" as in the intercondylar eminence.

an elevation or projection

Pick the term below that best fits what a meatus is.

an opening of a canal through a bone

What anatomic feature on the hip bone is injured when one has a hip pointer?

anterior superior iliac crest

What happened to the body portion of the atlas (C1 vertebra)?

became attached to axis (C2) body to form dens

What is the largest bone of the sternum?

body

In a ___________ joint, cartilage fills the space between bones resulting in not much movement such as with breastbone (sternum) and some ribs

cartilaginous

__________ joints form the soft spots on a baby's head.

fibrous

What portion of the hip do we sit on and is the site for muscle attachment?

ischial tuberosity

Which vertebral type has the largest body?

lumbar

Which bone below contains the coronoid process at its posterior for the site of attachment of the temporalis muscle on either side of the head?

mandible

Which bone below forms the lower jaw.

mandible

Which part of the sternum is most superior portion and site of articulation with the first and second costal cartilages?

manubrium

Which bone listed below contains the site for teeth attachment, forms most of the hard palate and contains the largest sinuses in our skull?

maxilla

Is the ulna on the medial or lateral side of the forearm when the arm is in the anatomic position?

medial

Which bone below is a single bone and forms the bridge of the nose?

nasal

Identify the large foramen formed by the pubis and the ischium in the hip?

obturator foramen

An immature bone cell found in growing bone is called what?

osteoblast

A mature bone cell is called what?

osteocyte

When you "stubb" your toe, what bony type are you bumping and hurting?

phalanges

What feature distinguishes thoracic vertebra from other types?

presence of articulating facets on transverse processes

What feature is only found on cervical vertebra?

presence of transverse foramen

Which carpal bones articulate with the radius and ulna?

scaphoid, lunate and triquetral

What two bones does the clavicle articulate with?

scapula and manubrium

When you kneel on your knee, what structure on the tibia are you kneeling on?

tibial tuberosity

What is the function of the superior articulating facet of a vertebra?

to articulate with the inferior facet of the vertebra above it

Which bone below forms the inferior and lateral walls of the orbits?

zygomatic

Is the radius on the medial or lateral side of the forearm when the arm is in the anatomic position?

lateral

The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, pectoral girdle, rib cage, and vertebral column.

False

The intervertebral foramen is the opening between the pedicles which allow for the passage of the spinal cord and meninges

False

Pick the description that best fits the term "fovea" as in the fovea of the head.

a small pit or depression

Bones are not considered organs because they do not contain the four basic tissue types.

False

The Pectoral Girdle is composed of the clavicle, scapula and humerus

False

The Pectoral Girdle is composed of the clavicle, scapula and humerus.

False

An elastic cartilage model of the long bone forms first.

False

Pick the description that best fits the term "tubercle" as in the lesser tubercle of the humerus.

a small, rounded projection

Pick the description that best fits the term "crest" as in the iliac crest.

a narrow ridge of bone

Pick the description that best fits the term "tuberosity" as in the ischial tuberosity.

a rough projection of bone for attachment of muscles

Pick the term below that best describes what a foramen is.

a round hole through a bone

Ribs 11 and 12 do not attach to the sternum and are called what?

floating ribs

What anatomic feature on the scapula is the site of articulation with the head of the humerus?

glenoid fossa

What anterior edge on the hip can be palpated and is the site of attachment for abdominal muscles?

iliac crest