Anatomy Chapter 7 The Skeletal Assessment

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How many vertebrae are in each section of the vertebral column?

7, 12, 5

What makes up the "true wrist?"

8 short bones (Carpals)

What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?

Absorb shock

Which vertebra does not have a body?

Atlas

How do the first two cervical vertebrae differ from other cervical vertebrae? What are their functions?

Atlas- Has no body, articulates with the skull unless you do a "yes" motion Axis- Projection called the dens, allows your head to do a "no" motion

Which bone lets the head say no?

Axis

Where is the dens and what does it articulate with?

Axis- Helps articulate with the atlas

The heel bone is called what?

Cacaneus

Which vertebrae contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head "no?"

Cervical

Which vertebrae have transverse foramina present?

Cervical

Which vertebrae include the atlas and axis?

Cervical

Which bone(s) have no canals or foramen present?

Coccyx

Layman's term for clavicle?

Collar bone

What material joins the ribs to the sternum?

Costal cartilage

Most common place for humerus to fracture

Distal end

What do the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments of the vertebral column do?

Holds everything in place

Which bone articulates with the glenoid fossa?

Humorus

What is the largest portion of the coxal bone?

Ilium

Describe the composition of the intervertebral disc

Inter vertibral disc are composed of inner semi fluid nucleus pulposus This gives discs elasticity and compressibility Cover of fibro cartilage called anulus, limits expansion of vertebrae

What are the three parts of the pelvic girdle?

Ischium, ilium, pubis

What parts of the femur articulate with which parts of the tibia?

Lateral condoyles

Describe the different between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state why these differences exist

Lower limbs carry the weight of our body. They are thicker and stronger Upper limbs are smaller and lighter. They are adaptive for flexibility and mobility

Which bones receive the most stress?

Lumbar

Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

Lumbar region

The largest foramen of the body is?

Obturator

What is the funciton of the vertebral curves?

Provide resilience and flexibility

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Provides support for the body and protects internal organs

Know which bone articulates with the carpals.

Radius

What does the term vertebronchondral mean?

Ribs attach to each other before they attach to the sternum

Which bones of the vertebral column articulates with hip bones of the pelvis?

Sacrum

What composes the axial skeleton?

Skull, vertebral column, rib cage

Which bones of the vertebral column attach to ribs?

Thoracic

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

Tibia takes all the weight. Fibia isn't weight bearing

Know the different ribs numbers and what are they called?

True (1-7) False (8-12) Floating (11 & 12)

What marking on the rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra?

Tubercle


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