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Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton and Arthrology
A&P 1 (BCCC) Exam #3
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
06/25/2009

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Term
At a joint, the bones are held together by what?
Definition
flexible connective tissue
Term
The surface of the bone that makes up the joint
in question is?
Definition
joint surface
Term
What is the structural classification of joints defined by?
Definition
the presence or absence of space between a bone (the synovial cavity) and the type of CT holding it together.
Term
What are joints that are held together by fibrous
CT, lack a synovial cavity and allow little or no
movement
Definition
Fibrous joints
Term
What are the three types of joints found in fibrous
CT?
Definition
Sutures, Syndesmosis, and Gomphoses
Term
What is the Gomphoses?
Definition
The fibrous joint that holds teeth to the alveolar process of the mandible & maxilla
Term
Where are sutures found?
Definition
Binding the bones of the cranium
Term
In what type of joint does the CT arrange as a bundle (ligament) or a sheet (interosseous membrane)?
Definition
Syndesmosis, a fibrous joint.
Term
What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
Definition
Synchondrosis and symphysis
Term
In what kind of joint are the bones held together
by hyaline cartilage?
Definition
Synchondrosis, a cartilaginous joint.
Term
In what kind of joint are the surfaces of the bones
covered in hyaline cartilage with a fibrocartilage
disc between the bones?
Definition
Symphysis, a cartilaginous joint.
Term
What type of joint has a distinct space between the
joints, enclosed by a fibrous synovial capsule
and filled with lubricating synovial fluid secreted
by the capsule?
Definition
Synovial Joints
Term
What are tendons?
Definition
The CT bundles that attach muscle to bone
Term
What two things help a tendon avoid injury as joints move?
Definition
Tendon sheath and bursa.
Term
What are the six sub-types of synovial joints?
Definition
Planar, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle and ball and socket
Term
What is the angular movement that results in a
in the angle between articulating bones?
Definition
Flexion
Term
Kicking a ball would be an example of what
type of angular movement?
Definition
Flexion
Term
What is extension?
Definition
Increasing the angle between articulating bones, usually to restore a joint to anatomical position from a flexed position.
Term
What is the angular movement that extends a
joint past the anatomical position?
Definition
hyperextension
Term
Moving the palm backward at the wrist would
be an example of what type of angular movement?
Definition
hyperextension
Term
What is the movement of a bone away from the
midline?
Definition
abduction
Term
What is the movement of a bone toward the midline?
Definition
Adduction
Term
What is the movement of a distal body part in a circle?
Definition
Circumduction
Term
What is the movement of the trunk from side to side?
Definition
lateral flexion
Term
What is the angular movement of the bone revolving
around its own longitudinal axis?
Definition
rotation
Term
What is opposition?
Definition
The movement of the 1st metacarpal across the palm to touch the 5th digit.
Term
What trait separates humans from mammals?
Definition
opposition
Term
What is the movement of a bone superiorly?
Definition
Elevation, ex. shrugging shoulders
Term
What is the movement of a bone inferiorly?
Definition
Depression, ex. opening the mouth
Term
What is the movement of a body part anteriorly?
Definition
Protraction, ex. jutting out jaw/crossing arm
Term
What is the movement of a body part posteriorly?
Definition
Retraction, ex. moving shoulders back to thrust out chest
Term
What is the inversion of the ankle?
Definition
Moving the soles of the feet medially to face each other
Term
What is eversion of the ankle?
Definition
Moving the soles of the feet so they face away from each other
Term
What is dorsiflexion of the ankle?
Definition
Movement of the foot superiorly to bring the toes closer to the tibia
Term
What is plantar flexion of the ankle?
Definition
movement of the foot inferiorly to point the toes or stand on the toes
Term
What is supination of the forearm?
Definition
Movement of the forearm at the proximal and distal radioulnar joint so that the palms of the hand face superiorly or anteriorly
Term
What is pronation of the forearm?
Definition
Movement of the forearm at the proximal and distal radioulnar joint so the palm of the hand is facing inferiorly or posteriorly
Term
Which joint forms the jaw joint and opens and closes the mouth?
Definition
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Term
The atlas is responsible for what type of angular
movement of the head?
Definition
Flexion and extension of the head
Term
The axis is responsible for what type of angular
movement of the head?
Definition
rotation of the head
Term
What are the symphysis joints between the
vertebral bodies that provide flexibility to the
spine?
Definition
Intervertebral Disc Joints
Term
What synovial joints provide for all the motion
of the spine and vertebral bodies?
Definition
intervertebral facet joints
Term
The glenohumeral of the shoulder is an example
of what kind of joint?
Definition
Ball and socket joint
Term
The elbow is formed by what three bones?
Definition
The humerus, the ulna and the radius
Term
The elbow utilizes what type of joint?
Definition
A hinge joint
Term
What is the largest and most complex joint in
the body consisting of three joints in one
synovial cavity?
Definition
The knee
Term
What are the four ligaments that hold the bones
of the knee joint together?
Definition
The ACL, PCL,(intracapsular) MCL and LCL (extracapsular)
Term
The pectoral girdle consists of what two bones?
Definition
Clavicle and scapula
Term
What three joints make up the shoulder?
Definition
The glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and scapulothoracic
Term
What is the lateral bone of the forearm?
Definition
The radius
Term
What three joints make up the shoulder?
Definition
The glenohumeral, acromioclavicular and scapulothoracic
Term
What is the lateral bone of the forearm?
Definition
The radius
Term
What is the medial bone of the forearm?
Definition
the ulna
Term
How many times do the radius and the ulna articulate with each other?
Definition
three times, at the radioulnar joint, mid-shaft via the interosseous membrane and at the distal radioulnar joint
Term
The bones of the carpals are joined together by what type of joints?
Definition
gliding joints
Term
The proximal row of carpals listed laterally to medially are:
Definition
Scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform
Term
The distal row of carpals listed laterally to medially are:
Definition
trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamus
Term
The metacarpals articulate distally with the phalangeals at what joint?
Definition
The metacarpalphalangeal joint (MCP)
Term
The joints inbetween the phalanges are called?
Definition
Interphalangeal joints
Term
What is the pubic symphysis?
Definition
A fibrocartilage disc in the anterior portion of the pelvis
Term
What three bones fuse in adulthood to form the hip bone?
Definition
the ilium, the ischium and the pubis
Term
What two major markings does the hip bone contain?
Definition
the obturator foramen and the acetabulum
Term
What is the longest, heaviest and strongest bone in the body?
Definition
The femur
Term
What is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?
Definition
the patella
Term
What is the tendon superior to the patella called?
Definition
The quadriceps tendon
Term
What is the tendon inferior to the patella called?
Definition
the patellar tendon
Term
A degeneration of the hyaline cartilage on the patellar articular facets, causing a bone-on-bone grinding in the patellofemoral joint is called?
Definition
Chondromalacia Patella
Term
When the patella begins to glided laterally as well as superoinferiorly, causing increased pressure on the joints and stress on the quadriceps and patellar tendons it is called?
Definition
Runner's Knee (Patello-Femoral Stress Syndrome)
Term
Which tarsal bone makes the ankle joint?
Definition
the talus
Term
What three functions do the arches of the foot have?
Definition
Support the weight of the body, provide ideal distribution of body weight over the hard and soft tissue of the foot, and provide leverage while walking
Term
What are the two arches of the foot?
Definition
The longitudinal arch and the transverse arch
Term
What are the differences between the male and female pelves?
Definition
The female pelves are less massive, and smoother, tiltled forward. It is in general shallower and wider with a more moveable cocyx. With a more oval shaped pelvic inlet compared to the heart-shaped male's and has a pubic arch of 100 degrees or more compared to the 90 degree male arch.
Term
How many named bones does an adult human skeleton have?
Definition
206
Term
What does articulate mean?
Definition
To form a joint with
Term
What are the two principle divisions of the adult skeleton?
Definition
The axial skeleton (down the center) and the appendicular skeleton (the periphery)
Term
How many bones are in the skull?
Definition
22
Term
The cranial bones that form the cranial cavity to protect the brain consist of what?
Definition
1 frontal bone, 2 parietal bones, 2 temporal bones, i occipital bone, 1 ethmoid bone and 1 sphenoid bone
Term
The facial bones that form the face consist of what?
Definition
2 nasal, 2 maxillae, 2 zygomatic, mandible, 2 lacrimal, 2 palatine, 2 inferior nasal conchae, and the vomer
Term
The skull is held together by immovable joints called:
Definition
sutures
Term
What are the meninges?
Definition
Term
The inner surface of the skull provides attachment sites for membranes called meninges, what is its function?
Definition
It stabilizes the position of the brain, blood vessels and nerves
Term
What functions do the facial bones have?
Definition
Form the shape of the face, provide protection and support for the entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems, the senses
Term
What is the function of the external auditory meatus?
Definition
allows for the ear canal to conduct sounds waves into the skull
Term
The foramen ovale is the hole for what nerve?
Definition
The mandibular nerve
Term
The foramen lacerum is the hole for what?
Definition
the internal carotid artery
Term
The foramen magnum is the whole for what?
Definition
the brainstem to pass into the spinal canal
Term
What is the function of the superior and inferior nuchal lines?
Definition
They provide muscle attachment for the muscles of the neck.
Term
What is the purpose of the foramen spinosum?
Definition
It is the hole for the middle meningeal artery.
Term
What is the function of the sella turcica?
Definition
it provides protection for the pituitary gland
Term
What is a cleft palate?
Definition
Failure of the maxillary bones to unite before birth
Term
What is the largest, strongest facial bone?
Definition
The mandible.
Term
What is the only moveable skull bone?
Definition
the mandible.
Term
What are the four sutures in the skull?
Definition
coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, squamous
Term
What are fontanelles?
Definition
Areas of the embyronic and newborn skull of fibrous tissue, that will eventually be replaced by bone after birth.
Term
What is the function of fontanelles?
Definition
To provide flexibility of the skull to ease childbirth.
Term
What is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone?
Definition
the hyoid bone
Term
What is the function of the hyoid bone?
Definition
To provide attachments for tongue, neck and pharyngeal muscles.
Term
How many vertebrae are there during early development? During adulthood?
Definition
33 during development, 26 during adulthood.
Term
What are the moveable segments of the spine?
Definition
The cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae
Term
What is the purpose of the S-shaped curve of the vertebral column?
Definition
It is designed for weight-bearing, and increase strength, maintain upright balance, absorb shock and protect the vertebrae.
Term
The concave curve (bulging toward the posterior) of the thoracic and sacral spine is called?
Definition
Kyphosis
Term
The convex curve (bulging toward the anterior) of the cervical and lumbar spine is called?
Definition
Lordosis
Term
The vertebral arch consists of:
Definition
the laminae, pedicles, and spinous process
Term
The transverse foramen of the cervical vertebra allow for passage of what?
Definition
the vertebral artery from the aorta to the brainstem area
Term
Which is stronger, thoracic or cervical vertebrae?
Definition
thoracic vertebrae
Term
The spinous processes of cervical vertebrae C2-C6 being split in two is called:
Definition
The bifid spinous process
Term
What are the five vertebral sections beginning from the top?
Definition
Cervical, Thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, cocyx
Term
The prominence of the cheeks of the face is formed by what bone?
Definition
zygomatic
Term
The nucleus pulposis is part of what?
Definition
an intervertebral disc
Term
What contributes to a hard palate?
Definition
the maxilla and palatine
Term
The odontoid process is present in the atlas or the axis?
Definition
C2 or axis
Term
The vertebral canal surrounds what?
Definition
the spinal cord
Term
Where is the manubrium found?
Definition
the sternum
Term
Demi-facets are found where? And have what purpose?
Definition
Found on the thoracic vertebrae and articulate with the ribs
Term
The zygomatic process is a marking found on the temporal bone. True or False?
Definition
True.
Term
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Definition
Term
What is the meniscus?
Definition
A fibrocartilage disc
Term
The joint between the epiphysis and the metaphysis of a growing child's femoral head is what kind of joint?
Definition
Synchondrosis
Term
What is closing the mouth also known as?
Definition
Elevation of the mandible
Term
The capitulum is on what bone?
Definition
humerus
Term
The tip of the ring finger is also known as:
Definition
distal phalanx of the 4th digit
Term
The zygomatic has a styloid process. True or False?
Definition
False
Term

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Identify Joint #3

Definition
temporomandibular
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#5

 

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Definition
atlanto-axial
Term

#1

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Definition
atlanto-occipital
Term

#10

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Definition
facet joints of the vertebrae
Term

#15

 

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Definition
sagittal
Term

# 16

 

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Definition
coronal joint
Term

#17

 

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Definition
squamosal joint
Term

#18

 

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Definition
lambdoidal joint
Term

#8

 

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Definition
costovertebral joint
Term

joint #9

 

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Definition
costotransverse
Term
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Definition
Memorize!
Term

joint #11

 

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Definition
IVD joints
Term

joint #6

 

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Definition
sternoclavicular
Term

joint #19

 

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Definition
acromioclavicular
Term

joint #20

 

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Definition
glenohumeral
Term

joint #7

 

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Definition
costochondral
Term

joint #11

 

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Definition
IVD joints
Term

joint #32

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Definition
sacroiliac
Term

joint #12

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Definition
lumbosacral
Term

joint #22

 

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Definition
elbow (olecranon and trochlea)
Term

joint #23

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Definition
proximal radioulnar
Term

joint #34

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Definition
femoroacetabular
Term

joint #24

 

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Definition
distal radioulnar
Term

joint #25

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Definition
radiocarpal
Term

joint #32

 

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Definition
sacroiliac
Term

joint #33

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Definition
pubic symphysis
Term

joint #34

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Definition
femoroacetabular
Term

joint #35

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Definition
lateral tibio-femoral
Term

joint #36

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Definition
medial tibiofemoral
Term

joint #37

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Definition
patellofemoral
Term

joint #38

 

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Definition
proximal tibiofibular
Term

joint #39

 

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Definition
distal tibiofibular
Term

joint #40

 

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Definition
talocrural
Term

Joint #24

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Definition
distal radioulnar
Term

joint #25

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Definition
radiocarpal
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Definition
intercarpal
Term

joint #27

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Definition
carpometacarpal
Term

joint #28

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Definition
metacarpophalangeal
Term

joint #29

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Definition
proximal interphalangeal
Term

joint #30

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Definition
distal interphalangeal
Term

Joint #31

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Definition
1st interphalangeal
Term

Joint #1

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Definition
atlanto-occipital
Term

joint #2

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Definition
atlanto-axial
Term

joint #20

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Definition
glenohumeral
Term

joint #21

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Definition
scapulothoracic
Term

joint #8

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Definition
costovertebral
Term

joint #9

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Definition
costotransverse
Term

joint #12

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Definition
lumbosacral
Term

joint #13

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Definition
sacrococcygeal
Term

joint #32

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Definition
sacroiliac
Term

joint #34

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Definition
femoroacetabular
Term

Joint #5

 

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Definition
lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Term

joint #3

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Definition
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Term

joint #6

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Definition
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Term

Joint #7

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Definition
medial meniscus
Term

joint #8

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Definition
lateral meniscus
Term

joint #1

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Definition
Medial femoral condyle
Term

joint #2

 

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Definition
lateral femoral condyle
Term

joint #3

 

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Definition
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Term

joint #4

 

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Definition
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Term

joint #7

 

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Definition
medial meniscus
Term

joint #8

 

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Definition
lateral meniscus
Term

joint #41

 

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Definition
intertarsal
Term

joint #42

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Definition
tarsometatarsal
Term

joint #43

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Definition
metatarsalphalangeal
Term

joint #44

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Definition
proximal interphalangeal
Term

joint #45

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Definition
distal interphalangeal
Term

joint #46

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Definition
1st interphalangeal
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