A&P Lab Final
Epiphyseal plate
A band of actively dividing hyaline cartilage located between the epiphysis and diaphysis is called a(n) _______________ .
Somatic
A reflex mediated by a skeletal muscle is classified as a ____________ reflex.
posterior tibia
All fibers of the semimembranosus muscle converge to insert on the __________.
Spinal accessory nerve
All fibers of the trapezius muscle are innervated by the __________.
Radial Nerve
All fibers of the triceps brachii are innervated by the __________.
Pupillary Light Reflex
An example of an autonomic reflex is the ____________.
Anteriorly
At the completion of supinator action, the palm is turned __________.
Osteoblasts
Bone-building cells are called ______________.
Osteoclasts
Bone-destroying cells are called ______________.
flex the leg at the knee
Both heads of the biceps femoris muscle __________.
Triceps brachii is only muscle on posterior side of the arm, and it extends the forearm. The biceps brachii is found on the anterior side of the arm and flexes and supinates the forearm.
Distinguish between the triceps brachii and the biceps brachii in terms of location and function.
Interstitial lamellae are partial osteons located between the concentric lamellae of complete osteons.
How are interstitial lamellae different from the concentric lamellae?
Short Bone
How are the tarsals classified based on shape?
Autonomic reflex arc has a two-motor neuron pathway, and somatic reflex arch has a single-motor neuron pathway.
How does the efferent pathway in an autonomic reflex differ from that of a somatic reflex?
The lacuna houses the osteocyte while the canaliculus holds houses the cytoplasmic extension of the osteocyte.
How is the lacuna different from the canaliculus?
Sesamoid Bone
How is the patella classified based on shape?
2
How many bones make up the nasal septum?
8
How many carpals make up the wrist?
5
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
5
How many pairs of ribs are considered false ribs?
7
How many pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum?
14
How many phalanges are located in the hand?
24
How many ribs make up the rib cage?
12
How many vertebrae comprise the thoracic region of the spine?
Transverse Process
Identify a lateral projection of a vertebra.
Zygomatic bone and temporal bone
Identify the 2 bones that make up the zygomatic arch.
Tibia and foot
Identify the 2 bones that the fibula articulates with in the skeleton.
Medial malleolus
Identify the anatomical landmark resulting in a noticeable bump found on the medial surface of the ankle.
Calcaneus
Identify the anatomical term for the "heel bone".
Occipital Condyles
Identify the area of the occipital bone that articulates with the vertebral column.
Transverse Costal Facet
Identify the articulation site for a tubercle of a rib.
Acetabulum
Identify the articulation site for the femur.
Demi-facet
Identify the articulation site for the head of a rib.
Occipital bone - atlas
Identify the articulation site that allows us to nod our head "yes".
Atlas-Axis
Identify the articulation site that allows us to rotate our head, e.g. shaking the head "no".
Medial and proximal
Identify the best description for the location of the head of the femur.
A projection on the mandible
Identify the best description of the mandibular condyle.
A shallow depression
Identify the best description of the mandibular fossa.
Tibial Tuberosity
Identify the blunt elevation found on the anterior surface of the tibia between the lateral and medial condyles.
Fibula
Identify the bone found lateral to the tibia.
Fibula
Identify the bone of the lower limb that bears the least amount of weight.
Scapula
Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle laterally.
Sternum
Identify the bone that articulates with the clavicle medially.
Metatarsals
Identify the bones that make up the middle portion of the foot.
Metacarpals
Identify the bones that make up the palm of the hand.
Carpals
Identify the bones that make up the wrist.
Sacrum
Identify the bony posterior wall of the pelvis.
Body
Identify the central portion of the sternum.
Collarbone
Identify the common name for the clavicle.
The olfactory nerve (CN I)
Identify the cranial nerve that passes through the olfactory foramina.
Olecranon fossa
Identify the depression found on the posterior surface of the distal humerus.
Cheek
Identify the general location of the zygomatic arch.
External acoustic meatus
Identify the hole that marks the opening of the ear canal on the superficial surface of the skull.
Greater Sciatic Notch
Identify the indentation that is inferiorolateral to the auricular surface.
Linea aspera
Identify the landmark found on the diaphysis of the femur.
Greater tubercle
Identify the landmark found on the proximal end of the humerus.
Styloid Process
Identify the landmark on the temporal bone that is a pointy spine.
Olfactory Foramina
Identify the landmark that is not part of the sphenoid bone.
Trochanter
Identify the landmark that is unique to the femur.
Crista Galli
Identify the landmark that projects superiorly into the floor of the skull and serves as a site of attachment for the meninges.
Obturator foramen
Identify the large hole found in this bone.
Lambdoid
Identify the large suture on the posterior surface of the skull at the border of the occipital bone.
In between the orbits
Identify the location of the ethmoid bone.
Posterior surface and base of the cranium
Identify the location of the occipital bone.
Floor of the skull
Identify the location of the sphenoid bone.
Head
Identify the part of a rib that articulates in the demi-facets of the thoracic vertebra.
Perpendicular Plate
Identify the part of the ethmoid bone that contributes to the nasal septum.
Palatine Bones
Identify the posterior most region of the hard palate.
Trochlear notch
Identify the primary region of the ulna that forms the hinge joint with the humerus.
Coracoid process
Identify the process on the scapula that does not articulate with another bone.
Styloid process
Identify the projection found on distal end of the ulna.
Cribriform plates
Identify the recessed area surrounding the crista galli.
Tubercle
Identify the region of a rib that articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.
Head
Identify the region of the femur that forms part of the hip joint.
Trochlea
Identify the region of the humerus that articulates with the ulna, located between the medial epicondyle and capitulum.
Mandibular Condyle
Identify the region of the mandible that forms part of the temporomandibular joint.
Head
Identify the region of the radius that articulates with the ulna.
Auricular surface
Identify the region of the sacrum that articulates with the hip bone.
Acromion process
Identify the region of the scapula that articulates with the clavicle.
Occipital Condyles
Identify the region of the skull that articulates with the atlas.
Sella turcica
Identify the region of the sphenoid bone in contact with the pituitary gland.
Lesser wings
Identify the region of the sphenoid bone that contains the optic canal.
Squamous Part
Identify the region of the temporal bone found superior to the external acoustic meatus that articulates with the parietal bone.
Mandibular Fossa
Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the lower jaw.
Mandibular Fossa
Identify the region of the temporal bone that articulates with the mandible.
Zygomatic Process
Identify the region of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.
Olecranon process
Identify the region of the ulna that articulates with the humerus when the forearm is in full extension.
Zygomatic Process
Identify the region on the temporal bone that forms much of the zygomatic arch.
Temporal process
Identify the region on the zygomatic bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.
Manubrium
Identify the shield shaped top of the sternum.
Lacrimal
Identify the small facial bones found in the medial wall of the orbit.
Infraorbital foramen
Identify the small hole on the maxillary bone located below the orbit.
Glenoid fossa
Identify the socket of the shoulder joint.
Sagittal Suture
Identify the suture found between the 2 parietal bones.
Coccyx
Identify the tailbone.
Talus
Identify the tarsal that articulates with the tibia and fibula.
Found at the distal end of the bone.
Identify the true statement about the head of the ulna.
Supination
Identify the type of movement enabled by the articulation between the radius and ulna at the elbow.
3-5
Identify the typical number of vertebrae that fuse during development to form the coccyx.
The mandible
If a bone feels like it has posts on either side and teeth in the middle, it is most likely __________.
Vestibulocochlear
If a patient cannot maintain equilibrium, which cranial nerve is most likely involved?
Facial
If a patient cannot move the skin muscles around their mouth, which cranial nerve is most likely involved?
Flexion
If you "close" your elbow bringing your forearm to rest against your upper arm, then your elbow is exhibiting ______________.
Femur
If you feel a large, very long bone with a ball angled off to one side on one end and two rounded edges on the other end, it is most likely the ________________.
A rib
If you feel a long, thin, curved bone, it is most likely ________.
Ulna
If you feel a relatively long bone with a short, sharp process at its narrow end and a large hook around a groove at its larger end, it is most likely the _________________.
Dorsiflexion
If you pull your foot toward your shin, then your ankle is exhibiting __________.
Pronation
If you turn your palm over to rest downward against a table then your hand is exhibiting _______________.
Fibrous outer layer
In a synovial joint cavity, what structure creates the outermost layer of the cavity?
34; 26; the sacrum and coccyx vertebrae are fused together and each count as one bone
In fetuses and infants, the vertebral column consists of _____ bones; however, the adult vertebral column consists of only ___bones. Explain the reason for this difference.
A; flexes and supinates the forearm
Indicate whether the biceps brachii is located on the anterior (A) or the posterior (P) surface of the body and then indicate the action of the muscle.
P; extends wrist and adducts hand
Indicate whether the extensor carpi ulnaris is located on the anterior (A) or the posterior (P) surface of the body and then indicate the action of the muscle.
P; extends fingers and wrist
Indicate whether the extensor digitorum is located on the anterior (A) or the posterior (P) surface of the body and then indicate the action of the muscle.
A; flexes wrist and abducts hand
Indicate whether the flexor carpi radialis is located on the anterior (A) or the posterior (P) surface of the body and then indicate the action of the muscle.
P; extends the elbow
Indicate whether the triceps brachii is located on the anterior (A) or the posterior (P) surface of the body and then indicate the action of the muscle.
Inferior articular processes
Individual vertebrae articulate with each other forming the vertebral column. Identify the part of a vertebra that articulates immediately with the vertebra below it.
Osteocytes
Mature bone cells are called ______________.
Femur
Name bone that articulates with the proximal end of the tibia.
Mandibular Notch
Name the U shaped border found between the mandibular condyle and the coronoid process.
Femur and pelvic bone
Name the articulating bones in each of the following joints: Coxal joint.
Humerus and scapula
Name the articulating bones in each of the following joints: Glenohumeral joint.
Lateral malleolus
Name the noticeable bump on the outside of the ankle.
7
Name the number of tarsals.
5
Name the number of vertebrae that fuse together to form the sacrum.
Foramen Magnum
Name the opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.
Plane, pivot, hinge, condylar, saddle, and ball-and-socket
Name the six types of synovial joints.
Humeroradial joint and humeroulnar joint
Name the two joints that make up the elbow joint.
Tibofemoral joint and patellofemoral joint
Name the two joints that make up the knee joint.
Hyaline Cartilage
Name the type of connective tissue that anchors the ribs onto the sternum.
Spinous Process
Name the vertebral projection oriented in a median plane.
Mental Foramina
Nerves and blood vessels pass through the _____ to reach the chin.
Pronator teres
Of all the flexor muscles of the forearm, the __________ is the shortest.
Temporal
On what bone is the internal acoustic meatus found?
Temporal
On what bone is the mandibular fossa found?
adduct the arm
One of the actions of the latissimus dorsi muscle is to __________.
Lacunae
Osteocytes are primarily "housed" within __________.
Lining the outside of the bone but not in the synovial cavity
Regarding a joint cavity, where is the periosteum found?
Trabeculae
Spongy bone is composed of irregularly arranged beams of bone called_______________ .
synapses in the L2-L4 segments
Stretch reflexes are important for maintaining and adjusting muscle tone for posture, balance, and locomotion. Recall from the video that the patellar reflex is a specific example of a stretch reflex test. Which of the following components is the integration center of the patellar reflex arc?
Fibrous Connective Tissue
The "soft spots" in a fetal skull are composed of ________.
Syndesmosis
The __________ joint structure is organized into a band or sheet.
Extend digits
The action of the extensor digitorum longus muscle is to __________.
Wrist
The actions of the extensor carpi radialis brevis are localized to the __________.
compression of the abdomen to assist in forced expiration
The actions of the internal obliques include __________.
Lateral Rotation
The actions of the rhomboid major on the scapula do not include __________.
3
The adult hip bone consists of _____ regions.
Where the coronal and frontal sutures meet
The anterior fontanel is located ______________.
Posterior thigh
The biceps femoris is located in the __________.
All of these
The central canal of a osteon houses __________. all of these. blood vessels nerves lymphatic vessels
Appendicular skeleton
The clavicle belongs to which of the following areas?
Neck
The condition known as a "fractured hip" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture?
anterior, middle, and posterior
The deltoid muscle fibers are separated into __________.
False
The ethmoid bone forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum.
False
The ethmoid bone is a facial bone.
True
The ethmoid bone is part of the axial skeleton.
Medial and lateral condyles
The flat surface of the tibia that articulates with the femur is the superior surface of which landmark?
Adducts the wrist
The flexor carpi ulnaris __________.
Tibial nerve
The flexor digitorum longus muscle is innervated by the __________.
Tibial Nerve
The gastrocnemius muscle is innervated by the __________.
Extension
The gluteus maximus is the most powerful muscle during __________.
Superior gluteal nerve
The gluteus medius muscle is innervated by the __________.
False
The hip bone is part of the axial skeleton.
Conoid Process
The inferior surface of the clavicle has a projection called the:
Radial Tuberosity
The insertion of the biceps brachii muscle is the __________.
Metacarpal two
The insertion of the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle is on __________.
Four Tendons
The insertion of the extensor digitorum branches into __________.
Posterior; femur
The insertion of the pectineus muscle is __________ and on the __________.
medial rotation and adduction
The key actions of the pectoralis major muscle are __________.
on the intertubercular groove of the humerus
The latissimus dorsi inserts __________.
Origin
The less-moveable, anchoring point on a bone is called the __________.
ischial tuberosity
The long head of the biceps femoris muscle originates on the __________.
True
The lumbar vertebrae are found in the lower back.
False
The lumbar vertebrae are part of the appendicular skeleton.
False
The lumbar vertebrae are roughly the same size as vertebrae from the rest of the vertebral column.
Evert the foot
The main action of the fibularis longus is to __________.
Chondrocyte
The major cell type of cartilage is the _____________
iliotibial tract
The majority of the fibers of the gluteus maximus insert onto the __________.
Mandibular
The masseter is innervated by the _____________ branch of the trigeminal nerve.
medial surfaces of the maxilla and the zygomatic arch as well as the inferior border of the zygomatic arch
The masseter muscle originates on the __________.
Abduct the arm
The middle fibers of the deltoid muscle __________.
origin; insertion; insertion; origin
The more stationary site of muscle attachment is called the _________, and the more moveable site of muscle attachment is called the_____________. When skeletal muscles contract across a diarthrosis, the _________moves toward the ______.
Sagittal
The nasal septum occupies which anatomic plane?
Olfactory Nerve
The nerve fibers of which cranial nerve pass through the foramina of the cribriform plate?
somatic nervous system, b. autonomic nervous system, c. autonomic nervous system, d. somatic nervous system
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS is divided into the (a)______ and the (b)__________ divisions. The (c)____________ division innervates cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, and glands, whereas the (d)________ division innervates skeletal muscle
Cranium
The occipital bone forms part of the:
Osteoid
The organic matrix of bone is called _________.
Anterior superior iliac
The origin of the Sartorius muscle is from the __________ spine.
Five through twelve
The origin of the external obliques includes ribs __________.
Humerus
The origin of the flexor carpi radialis is on the __________.
Eight
The origin of the serratus anterior includes __________ ribs.
linea aspera of the femor
The origin that the vastus medialis muscle shares with the vastus lateralis is the __________.
lateral condyle and posterior surface of the femur
The origins of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle are the __________.
pubic bone
The origins of the rectus abdominus muscle are on the __________.
False
The palpable hip bone projections in the front of the body felt when you put your hands on your hips are the posterior inferior iliac spines.
Autonomic Nervous System
The parasympathetic division is a branch of the ________.
Adducts and flexes; femoral
The pectineus muscle __________ the thigh and is innervated by the __________ nerve.
clavicular; sternocostal
The pectoralis major muscle can be divided into groups of fibers superior, or __________, and inferior, or __________.
pectoral nerves
The pectoralis minor muscle is innervated by the __________.
the origin of the flexor digitorum longus
The posterior surface of the tibial shaft is __________.
True
The projection at the inferior end of the greater sciatic notch is the ischial spine.
Mandibular Ramus
The region of the mandible that anchors the coronoid process is the:
Iliac crest
The ridge like superior edge of the ilium is known as the _____.
A depression
The sella turcica is best described as:
Extends; flexes
The semimembranosus __________ the thigh at the hip and __________ the leg at the knee.
Tibial
The semitendinosus muscle is innervated by the __________ nerve.
Posterior
The semitendinosus muscle lies ______________ to the semimembranosus muscle.
True
The shape of the spinous process can be used to help determine if a vertebra is from the lumbar region.
Flexes; tibial nerve
The soleus muscle __________ the foot at the ankle and is innervated by the __________.
Gastrocnemius muscle
The soleus muscle shares an insertion with the __________.
True
The sphenoid bone contains a sinus.
Rectus abdominis.
The superior aspect of the pubic bones is the origin of:
Superior border
The suprascapular notch is found on:
Knee
The tensor fasciae latae stabilizes the hip joint and the __________ joint.
sternum; ribs; costal cartilages; thoracic vertebrae
The thoracic cage consists of the __________, ____________, _____________, and ____________ .
Dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot
The tibialis anterior causes __________.
Inversion
The tibialis anterior muscle dorsiflexes the foot at the ankle and also assists in __________ of the foot.
Olfactory foramina
The tiny holes in the cribriform plate are:
Lateral
The trapezius muscle may be separated into all of the following groups, except __________.
Radial tuberosity
The two heads of the biceps brachii combine to insert on the __________.
the calcaneus
The two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle converge to insert onto __________.
Perforating Canal
Through what path would an oxygen molecule in an artery of the periosteum take to reach the central canal of the closest osteon?
Vomer
What bone forms part of the nasal septum?
Osteoblasts
What cells build the bone?
It dissolves the minerals, leaving only the organic matrix.
What effect does acid have on bone?
Osteocytes
What is found within the osteon's lacunae?
Zygomatic bones
What is the anatomical name for the facial bones known as "cheekbones"?
All of the above
What is the function of a bursa? Reduces friction Reinforces joints Provides cushioning All of the above
Reinforces joint
What is the function of a ligament?
Constriction of smooth muscles of the iris
What is the motor response in the light pupillary reflex?
Atlas
What is the name of the first cervical vertebra?
Axis
What is the name of the second cervical vertebra?
Epiphysis
What is the term for the end of a long bone?
Mineral Salts
What part of the chemical composition of bone gives it its exceptional hardness and ability to resist compression?
Head
What part of the fibula is found near the knee joint?
Head
What part of the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint?
Forms the medial wall of the nasal cavity
What part of the nasal cavity is formed by the nasal septum?
Effector
What part of the reflex arc carries out the motor response?
Sensory Neuron
What part of the reflex arc receives the stimulus?
Motor Neuron
What part of the reflex arc transmits the message to the effector?
Xiphoid Process
What part of the sternum is palpated prior to giving CPR?
Sacral region
What region of the vertebral column does the hip bone articulate with?
Periosteum
What structure anchors tendons to the outside of bones plus houses the cells required for bone growth, repair, and remodeling?
Long
What type of bone is a phalanx?
Long
What type of bone is the fibula?
Long
What type of bones are the phalanges?
Pivot
What type of joint is formed between the radius and ulna?
Distal
Where in the skeleton is the ulna located in reference to the humerus?
Inferior surface of the zygomatic process
Where is the mandibular fossa located?
Lateral
Where is the radius located in reference to the ulna?
Spongy Bone
Where is the red bone marrow located?
Vomer
Which bone forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum?
Lacrimal Bone
Which bone is NOT considered to be part of the cranium?
Long Bone
Which bone type is longer than it is wide?
Flat Bone
Which bone type is thin and plate-like?
Atlas
Which bone would feel relatively small and diamond shaped and have a hole in its center?
Pubic tubercles
Which bony landmarks can be palpated on the anterior surface of the body, close to the midline?
Calcium minerals
Which component of bone is dissolved by acids like vinegar?
Sphenoid
Which cranial bone spans the width of the cranial floor?
Vestibulocochlear
Which cranial nerve functions in hearing and equilibrium?
Trochlear
Which cranial nerve innervates an extrinsic eye muscle?
Hypoglossal
Which cranial nerve innervates the tongue muscle?
Olfactory
Which cranial nerve is classified as strictly a sensory nerve?
Thumb
Which digit is composed of only two phalanges?
1
Which digit is the radius closest to?
Palatine bones, maxillary bones
Which facial bones form the roof of the mouth?
Maxillary
Which facial bones fuse to form the upper jaw?
Nasal
Which facial bones makeup the central portion of the bridge of the nose?
It lacks direct access to the blood supply.
Which is a characteristic of all three types of cartilage?
Pupillary Light Reflex
Which is an example of an autonomic reflex?
It has an odontoid process.
Which is true regarding the axis?
Knee
Which joint consists of two separate articulations, one of which includes a sesamoid bone?
Femoroacetabular
Which joint has a deep cuplike depression?
Gomphosis
Which joint structure contains a periodontal ligament?
Syndesmosis
Which joint type is held together by a band, or sheet, of fibrous connective tissue?
Median sacral crest
Which landmark is composed of fused spinous processes?
Patellar surface
Which landmark is found on the anterior surface of the femur?
Mandibular Foramina
Which landmark is not visible from an anterior view?
Ischial tuberosity
Which landmark of the hip bone can be felt on a hard chair?
Flexor carpi radialis
Which muscle flexes the hand and abducts the hand?
Biceps femoris
Which muscle is a lateral hamstring?
Diaphragm
Which muscle is innervated by the phrenic nerve?
Median Nerve
Which nerve arises from the brachial plexus?
Musculocutaneous
Which nerve arises from the brachial plexus?
Phrenic Nerve
Which nerve arises from the cervical plexus?
Sciatic nerve
Which nerve arises from the sacral plexus?
Common Fibular
Which nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve?
Oculomotor
Which nerve transmits motor information to the effector in the light pupillary reflex?
Nasal
Which of the following bones do not contain a sinus?
Ethmoid
Which of the following bones is not a facial bone?
Frontal
Which of the following bones is unpaired?
Elongated Spinous Process
Which of the following characteristics do not belong to the lumbar region?
Hydroxyapatites
Which of the following components gives bone its exceptional hardness and enables it to resist compression?
1
Which of the following digits contain only 2 phalanges?
Tibiofibular joint
Which of the following is synarthrotic?
Ilium
Which of the following is the largest region of the hip bone?
Lateral Epicondyle
Which of the following landmarks is found on the distal end of the humerus?
Spine
Which of the following landmarks is found on the posterior surface of the scapula?
Nasal Septum
Which of the following locations is not formed by part of the maxillae?
Supraspinatus
Which of the following muscles is one of the rotator cuff muscles?
Styloid Process
Which of the following regions of the radius help form the wrist joint?
Intevertebral discs
Which of the following structures would not be found within a vertebral foramen?
T12
Which of the following thoracic vertebrae is the largest?
Lamina
Which of these regions of the vertebral column would be most accessible from a posterior surgical approach?
Middle nasal conchae
Which of theses projections of the ethmoid bone are most visible in the nasal cavity?
Canaliculi
Which osteon structure houses the cytoplasmic extensions of osteocytes?
Body
Which part of a vertebra is known as the centrum?
Perpendicular plate
Which part of the ethmoid bone forms part of the nasal septum?
Medial Leg
Which part of the leg does the tibia form?
Palatine Processes
Which part of the maxillary bones form the roof of the mouth?
Lateral
Which region of the clavicle is known as the acromial end?
Auricular surface of the ilium
Which region of the hip bone articulates with the sacrum?
Mandibular Condyle
Which region of the mandible articulates with the cranium?
subscapular fossa (anterior)
Which region of the scapula is found on the anterior surface?
Appendicular
Which region of the skeleton contains the humerus?
Sacral
Which region of the vertebral column is immediately inferior to the lumbar region?
Thoracic
Which region of the vertebral column is immediately superior to the lumbar region?
Superiorly: cervical and inferiorly: lumbar
Which region of the vertebral column is located superior to the thoracic region and which region is inferior to the thoracic region, respectively?
The phrenic nerve arises from the cervical plexus.
Which statement is TRUE?
Endosteum
Which structure lines the medullary cavity?
Medial
Which surface of the maxillary bones fuse together?
Eversion
Which term describes movement of the foot laterally?
Insertion
Which term describes the site of a muscle attaching to the bone that moves the most?
Hyaline Cartilage
Which type of cartilage cushions the articular surface (joint surface) of bones?
Fibrocartilage
Which type of cartilage holds the pubic bones together very tightly, providing strong support and resistance to pressure?
Atlas
Which vertebra lacks both a body and spinous process?
Thoracic
Which vertebrae type is characterized by a heart-shaped body and costal facets?
Lumbar
Which vertebrae type is characterized by a large size and wide, kidney-shaped body?
Cervical
Which vertebrae type is characterized by a transverse foramina and bifid spinous process?