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What is the function of lateral stabilizers of the knee?
Which type of cartilage forms the costal cartilages where ribs attach to the sternum?
What type of bone is characterized by thin inner and outer layers of compact bone with cancellous bone in between?
In which of the following locations would you typically find fibrocartilage?
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What is a distinguishing feature of irregular bones?
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What term describes a structure that is farther away from the median plane?
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In the anatomical position, which description is correct regarding the position of the arms?
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What does the term 'dorsal' refer to in anatomical terms?
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Which plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions?
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What is the correct anatomical term for the sole of the foot?
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Which anatomical term indicates closeness to the body's midline?
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What defines the median sagittal plane?
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Which term indicates a structure closer to the tail or feet?
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What type of joint allows flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction?
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Which type of joint is characterized by a rounded or pointed surface allowing rotation?
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Which joint type provides a high degree of movement and allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation?
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What type of bone is characterized by a solid mass?
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What is an example of a hinge joint?
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What type of joints allow gliding or sliding movements and are characterized by flat opposed surfaces?
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Which type of bone is known for being cuboidal in shape and is found in the hands and feet?
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Which statement is true regarding saddle joints?
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What is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?
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Which of the following descriptions best fits a condyle?
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What type of joint is classified as uniaxial and allows movement in one plane?
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What is an example of a multi-axial joint?
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What type of joint allows for the most movement?
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Which of the following bones is classified as an irregular bone?
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Which type of joint is best described as having opposing surfaces shaped like a saddle?
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What describes the stability of a joint?
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Which of these features is a process that forms attachment points for connective tissue?
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What is the primary composition of cancellous bone?
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What kind of marking is a fossa classified as?
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What is an example of a structure adapted for specific functions in bone surface markings?
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Which type of bone formation results in a tubular shaft (diaphysis)?
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Which component of the skeleton includes the bones of the limbs?
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What is the primary role of elastic bone?
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What is the primary function of skeletal muscle tissue?
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Which type of muscle is involuntarily controlled and found in the heart?
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What distinguishes smooth muscle from skeletal muscle?
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Which muscle type is described as having fibers arranged in a circular pattern for peristaltic movement?
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What does the term 'origin' refer to in muscle anatomy?
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How are skeletal muscle fibers characterized under a light microscope?
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Which of the following is a function of bones in the skeletal system?
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What describes the appearance of cardiac muscle fibers?
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Which type of muscle is primarily responsible for voluntary movements?
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What type of muscle is characterized by being spindle-shaped and controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
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What is the primary structural difference between striated and smooth muscle?
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What is a characteristic feature of simple muscle arrangements?
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In the context of connective tissue, what does 'fascia' refer to?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position and Planes
- Anatomical position: Body is upright, feet together, face forward, and arms at the sides with palms facing forward.
- Medial indicates proximity to the median plane (e.g., heart is medial to arms) while lateral signifies distance from it.
- Posterior (dorsal) refers to the back surface of the body, and anterior (ventral) indicates the front surface.
- Sagittal planes divide the body into right and left portions; the median sagittal plane is a specific case that divides evenly.
- Coronal plane (frontal) separates anterior and posterior portions.
- Horizontal planes split the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
Muscle Types and Functions
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Skeletal Muscle:
- Voluntary, striated muscle attached to bones, facilitating movement and providing body shape.
- Muscle fibers are long, cylindrical, and arranged in parallel.
- Each muscle has an origin (stationary point) and insertion (point of movement).
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Cardiac Muscle:
- Specialized striated muscle formed by interconnected cells with automatic contraction, constituting the myocardium of the heart.
- Controlled by the intrinsic conducting system and autonomic nervous system.
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Smooth Muscle:
- Involuntary, non-striated muscle found in organs; allows for slow sustained contractions.
- Lines blood vessels, bladder, and organs, often causing peristalsis and regulating lumen diameter.
Connective Tissues
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Loose Areolar Tissue:
- Supports skin over deeper structures, acts as a passage for vessels/nerves, and stores fat.
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Fibrocartilage:
- Contains fewer cells, significant collagen fibers for shock absorption; found in joints like TMJ and intervertebral disks.
Classification of Muscle Shape and Movement
- Shapes can include:
- Flat muscles: Aponeurosis (e.g., external oblique).
- Pennate muscles: Feather-like arrangement (e.g., deltoid).
- Fusiform: Spindle shape (e.g., biceps brachii).
- Quadrate: Equal-sided shape (e.g., pronator quadratus).
- Circular: Surrounds openings (e.g., orbicularis oris).
- Muscle classification based on movement includes prime movers (agonists) that initiate and maintain specific movements.
Skeletal System Overview
- Composed of bone, a specialized connective tissue vital for support and protection of the body.
- Bones are formed by living cells, fibers, and a calcified matrix, giving them strength while remaining elastic.
- Functions include protecting vital organs (e.g., skull for the brain), mechanical support, and mineral storage.### Cancellous Bone and Sesamoid Bone
- Cancellous bone is effective in absorbing stress and shock.
- It has an irregular structure, primarily found in the vertebrae and pelvis.
- Healing is slow due to poor blood supply, particularly in joint discs.
- Sesamoid bones develop within tendons; an example is the patella, which aids in reducing friction and changing the direction of tendon pull.
Elastic Tissue
- Contains a matrix rich in collagen and elastic fibers, providing flexibility.
- Repairs with fibrous tissue and is found in structures like the epiglottis and external ear cartilage.
Types of Bone Structure
- Bone is categorized into compact (solid) and trabecular (spongy) forms.
- Compact bone is dense, while cancellous bone consists of branching trabeculae that resist stress.
Classification of Bones by Shape
- Long bones (e.g., humerus, femur) have a tubular shaft (diaphysis) and ends (epiphysis).
- Short bones (e.g., carpals, tarsals) are cubic and consist of cancellous bone covered by compact bone.
- Flat bones provide structure (e.g., skull bones), irregular bones have uneven shapes, and sesamoid bones develop in tendons.
Bone Surface Markings
- Surface markings serve specific functions, classified into depressions/openings and processes:
- Depressions allow the passage for vessels/nerves (e.g., fossa, foramen).
- Processes are projections for forming joints or tissue attachment (e.g., condyle, trochanter).
Joint Classification by Movement
- Joints can be categorized as:
- Synarthroses with minimal movement (e.g., sutures).
- Amphiarthroses with slight movement (e.g., pubic symphysis).
- Diarthroses with significant movement (e.g., knee joint).
Synovial Joint Types
- Synovial joints are further classified based on the shape of their articular surfaces:
- Plane Joints: Allow gliding movements (e.g., acromioclavicular joint).
- Hinge Joints: Permit flexion and extension (e.g., elbow, knee).
- Pivot Joints: Allow rotation (e.g., atlanto-axial joint).
- Condyloid Joints: Allow multiple movements (e.g., metacarpophalangeal joint).
- Saddle Joints: Allow flexion/extension and abduction/adduction (e.g., carpometacarpal joint of the thumb).
- Ball and Socket Joints: Allow extensive movement in multiple planes (e.g., hip, shoulder).
Stability of Joints
- Joint stability depends on factors such as the structure of the articular surfaces and the reinforcement of ligaments.
- Joints are highly innervated and vascularized, influencing their functionality and stability.
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