Chapter 8:axial and appendicular skeleton

Which bones contain the paranasal sinuses?

(Find Eggs Soon Mom) frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, maxilla

how many bones are contained in each lower limb?

30

how many metatarsals are in the foot?

5

the number of metacarpal bones per upper limb is _______

5

How many carpal bones are therein each wrist?

8

the hyoid and auditory ossicles are part of the ________ skeleton

axial

the two main divisions of the skeletal system are the ______ skeleton and __________ skeleton

axial;appendicular

the thick spinous processes of lumbar vertebrae provide extensive surface area for the attachment of ________

back muscles

which structure articulates with the head of the radius?

capitulum

the tarsal bones of the foot are analogous with the _______ bones of the wrist

carpal

sinus

cavity within a bone

the vertebrae that have small bodies, short bifid spinous processes and transverse foramina within their transverse processes are called ______

cervical

the most superior portion of the vertebral column is made of ________ vertebrae

cervical vertebrae

What are the 5 regions of the vertebral column? (in order)

cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccyx

the pectoral girdle consists of two bones, the _______ and the _________

clavicle and scapulae

fissure

cleft of groove in a bone

a large, smooth, rounded articulation oval structure on a bone is properly identified as a __________

condyle

The frontal bone and parietal bones are connected by the ______.

coronal suture

Enclosing the brain is a function of ______.

cranial bones

Sutures are immovable joints forming the boundaries between the ______.

cranial bones

the axis (C2) contains a prominent process called the _______, which acts as a pivot for the rotation of both the atlas and the skull

dens

What tissue is sutures connects cranial bones firmly together?

dense regular CT

the condyles are on the ________ end of the femur

distal

the neck of the fibula is _______ to the head of the fibula

distal

head

enlargement on the end of a bone

Which bone in the skull helps to form the floor of the cranium, the roof of the nasal cavity, and the medial wall of the orbit?

ethmoid bone

True or false: The first cervical vertebra and occipital bone articulate with each other at the external occipital protuberance.

false

the condyles of the tibia articulate with the condyles of the ___________

femur

the strongest and heaviest bone in the body is the __________

femur

what correctly describes the scapula?

flat, triangular and broad

a ______ is a round passageway through a bone

foramen

The largest foramen in the skull, visible on an inferior (basal) view, is the ______.

foramen magnum

which bone helps to form the cranium of the skull?

frontal bone

Which bones are visible while looking at a superior view of the skull?

frontal; parietal

Which structure forms both the floor of the nasal cavity and part of the roof of your mouth?

hard palate

the os coxae is often referred to as the ______

hip bone

what are functions of the vertebral column?

houses and protects the spinal cord, provides vertical support for the body, support the weight of the head

which bones associated with the skull is an attachment site of tongue and larynx muscles?

hyoid

what is the pelvic bone made of?

ilium, ischium, pubis

the true pelvis is _______ to the false pelvis

inferior

suture

interlocking joint between skull bones

the depression between the greater and lesser tubercle is called the ______

intertubercular sulcus

the pads of fibrocartilage separating adjacent vertebral bodies are called the _________ discs

intervertebral

lateral openings between adjacent vertebrae are called ________

intervertebral foramina

Which suture forms the boundary between the occipital bone and the parietal bones?

lambdoid suture

trochanter

large process (femur only)

the fibula is ___ to the tibia

lateral

the greater tubercle is more ______ than the lesser tubercle

lateral

Which scapular border is closest to the axilla?

lateral border

Which view of the skull clearly shows the squamous suture between the parietal and temporal bones?

lateral view

which type of vertebrae have thick, oval shaped bodies, and short, thick and blunt spinous processes?

lumbar

What bone is between the scaphoid and the triquetrum?

lunate

Which is an unpaired facial bone?

mandible

The temporal bone and mandible articulate to form the tempormandibular joint at the _________

mandibular fossa

Which bones contribute to the formation of the hard palate?

maxilla and palatine bones

in anatomical position, the ulna is _____ to the radius

medial

which edge of the scapula is closest to the vertebrae?

medial border

the distal medial process of the tibia is called the ________

medial malleolus

fontanel

membranous "soft spots" between skull bones in infant

linea

narrow ridge

meatus

narrow, tube like passageway through bone

The bridge of the nose is formed by the ____________ bones.

nasal bones

what bones are just inferior to the glabella?

nasal bones

the perpendicular plate and vomer come together to form the __________

nasal septum

Which feature of the occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra?

occipital condyles

Which cranial nerve passes through the cribriform foramina in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone?

olfactory nerve (CN I)

foramen

opening through bone

the glenoid cavity is part of the ______ girdle and the acetabulum is part of the _________ girdle

pectoral; pelvic

A sagittal sectional view of a skull would show the ______ of the ethmoid forming the posterosuperior portion of the nasal septum. Multiple choice question.

perpendicular plate

The superior portion of the nasal septum is formed by the _________

perpendicular plate

Which part of the ethmoid bone helps to form the nasal septum?

perpendicular plate

articular surface

place where a bone articulates, or forms a joint, with another bone

the thoracic and sacral curvatures of the vertebral column are classified as __________

primary curves

process

prominent projection

fovea

small pit or depression

facet

small, nearly flattened articular surface

tubercle

smaller, knob like process

What passes through the foramen magnum?

spinal cord

which structural feature is absent in the first cervical vertebra?

spinous process

which suture forms the articulation between the parietal and temporal bones?

squamous suture

what are borders of the scapula?

superior, lateral and medial borders

the occipital bone can be seen from a _______ view of the skull

superior; posterior

what is a function of the cranial bones?

surround and protect the brain

name the tarsals of the foot in order

talus, calcaneus, navicular, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform, cuboid

Which bones articulate at the mandibular fossa to form the temporomandibular joint?

temporal bone & mandible

which vertebrae have long, pointed spinous processes and costal facets or costal demifacets representing sites of articulation with the ribs?

thoracic

Which are the primary curves present in the vertebral column of a newborn?

thoracic and sacral curvatures

Which part of the axial skeleton acts as a protective framework around the vital organs of the thorax and provides attachment points for many muscles?

thoracic cage

the thoracic cage consists of the _________

thoracic vertebrae, sternum, ribs

spine

thornlike projection

the "shin" is the anterior border of the ___________

tibia

the crural region only has one weight bearing bone. what is it?

tibia

the rough anterior surface of the tibia that can be palpated just inferior to the patella is the ________ tuberosity

tibial

which carpal bone is most lateral?

trapezium

the pelvic organs are found in the ______

true pelvis

what passes through the transverse foramina of the cervical vertebrae?

vertebral arteries

The spinal cord is protected by the ______.

vertebral column

the fusion of the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone forms the _______

zygomatic arch

the scapula is a part of the _________

pectoral girdle

epicondyle

a "flaring" of bone leading to a condyle

trochlea

a pully shaped structure

the deep depression (socket) of the os coxae is called the _______

acetabulum

The intervertebral discs are composed of ______.

an anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus

The process of the maxillae and the palatine bones make up the hard palate is the ___________ process.

palatine

the metacarpal bones make up the _________

palm of hand

in anatomical position, the radius and ulna are ________

parallel

The structures that help to lighten the weight of certain skull bones, humidify and warm inhaled air, and provides resonance to the voice are the ___________

paranasal sinuses

which cranial bones are paired?

parietal bones

ramus

part of a bone that forms an angle with rest of bone

the epicondyles are ________ to the condyles

proximal

which bone of the forearm is on the same side as the thumb?

radius

fossa

relatively broad depression

crest

ridge like projection

Which areas of the skull are formed in part by the ethmoid bone?

roof of the nasal cavity, floor of the cranium, medial wall of orbit

tuberosity

roughened area; functions as attachment site for tendons and ligaments

condyle

rounded projection that usually articulates with another bone

each os coxae articulates with the femur and the _________

sacrum

The articulation between the right and left parietal bones is formed by the ______.

sagittal suture

So Long Top Part, Here Comes The Thumb

scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, hamate, capitate, trapezoid, trapezium