Anatomy and Physiology Test 2: FINAL
The feature of the femur bone where blood vessels traverse in and out of the bone shaft is called the _________
nutrient foramina
trabeculae contain all of the following except
osteons
the angle where the left and right pubic bones meet is called the ________
pubic arch
The normal extent of a specific movement possible at a synovial joint known as its __________
range of motion
Which movement is not possible at the radiocarpal (wrist) joint?
rotation
what is the structure that joins the parietal bones together in the skull?
sagittal suture
If a needle was introduced into a synovial joint, list the order in which the tissues listed below would be penetrated.
- skin - fibrous capsule - synovial membrane - joint cavity
Match the type of vertebrae with the correct number that corresponds to the image
1 - cervical 2 - thoracic 3 - lumbar
Match the bone names to the correct numbers corresponding to the image below
1 - humerus 2 - radius 3 - ulna 4 - carpal 5 - metacarpal 6 - phalange
Match the names of the cranial bones with the correct number that corresponds to the image below.
1 - occipital bone 2 - temporal bone 3 - parietal bone 4 - frontal bone 5 - sphenoid bone 6 - ethmoid bone
Which of the following best illustrates a triaxial joint?
Femur to acetabulum
Select the answer that correctly describes the cells involved in bone remodeling
Osteoclasts remove old bone, while osteoblasts form new bone
Low plasma calcium levels would trigger the release of __________ from the _________ gland
PTH; parathyroid
The patella is an example of which shape of bone?
Sesamoid
Find the part of the tibia where the patellar ligament inserts
Tibial tuberosity
Which of the following is/are function(s) of the menisci? - distribute the weight of the body more evenly over the tibial surface - improve the fit of femoral condyles on the tibial surface - resist compression - all of the above - both A and B are correct
all of the above
Unlike a synchondrosis, a syphysis ___________
allows slight movement
The ________ act(s) to rotate the shoulder joint - supraspinatus - infraspinatus - subscapularsis - both A and B - both B and C
both B and C
Which is the correct order of spinal curvatures that corresponds with numbers 1 to 4 in the image below?
cervicle, thoracic, lumbar, sacral
The shoulder girdle consists of which combination of bones?
clavicle, scapula, and sternum
The axons of sensory neurons that detect the chemical molecules that generate scents pass through the ________ foramina of the ethmoid bone
cribriform
The ___________ prevent(s) anterior-posterior dislocation of the knee
cruciate ligaments
Which of the following is a proximal tarsal bone
navicular
The articulation between C-1 (atlas) and occipital bone is a _________ that allows this movement: ____________
double condyloid; flexion and extension of the neck ("yes" movement)
what type of connective tissue is the pubic symphysis
fibrocartilage
Fibrous membranes that allow the infant brain to grow in size are called _________
fontanelles
The head of the humerus forms a joint with the ___________
glenoid fossa
When you yawn (open your mouth wide), the mandibular condyle _______, illustrating that the jaw is a _________ joint
glides anteriorly; gliding as well as a hinge
The acetabulum is formed by what bones?
ilium, ischium, and pubis
What components of sutures give this joint great strength
interconnecting tissue fibers and interlocking bones
What part of the pelvis bears the weight of our axial body (i.e. our trunk) when we sit down in a car?
ischial tuberosities
What is an example of a symphysis joint?
joints between vertebral bodies
Which of the following bones does NOT form a part of the orbital cavity
mandible
As compared to the acetabulum, the glenoid fossa has a proportionally ____________ amount of articular surface
smaller
The sella turcica can be found in which bone
sphenoid
Range of movement for ankle motions is improved by the presence of a ________ joint between the _________
syndesmosis; tibia and fibula
which two bones are linked together by the stylohoid ligament
temporal and hyoid
Which of the following is your "shin"?
the anterior crest of the tibia's diaphysis
Which of the following statements best differentiates the difference between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a bone?
the diaphysis is the middle portion of long bones, while the epiphysis is the end of long bones
damage to which of the following would compromise the most superior portion of the spinal cord?
the foramen magnum
which of the following is the true elbow joint?
the joint formed between the humerus and the ulna
the ability of the forearm to rotate is dependent on the movement of what bones?
the radius movement around the ulna bone
Which of the following is the best definition of the axial skeleton?
the skull, rib cage, and vertebrae
which statement best distinguishes the difference between the tibia and fibula?
the tibia forms the knee with the femur and patella
The twelve pairs of ribs articulate with the ___________ via ____________ joints
thoracic vertebrae; gliding
The shoulder joint is stabilized by all except _____________-
trapezius muscle
where do the abdominal muscles attach to the sternum?
xiphoid process