Anatomy: Bones and Structures

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Which anatomical structure is inferior to the jugular notch?

  • The hyoid bone
  • The first rib
  • The manubrium of the sternum (correct)
  • The clavicle

All the following are characteristics of the sternum bone, EXCEPT:

  • Covers organs/provides surface
  • Thick and flattened
  • Used for bone marrow aspiration sometimes
  • Usually curved (correct)

The cervical vertebrae all have a transverse foramen in each transverse process, through which the __________ extend toward the head.

  • Vertebral nerves
  • None of the above
  • Vertebral arteries (correct)
  • Vertebral veins

Epithelium called simple columnar is a single row of tall, closely crowded cells found in areas with high secretory or absorptive functions.

<p>True (A)</p>
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As a nurse, you notice that the physician is going to perform a thoracentesis for a patient with pleural effusion. The physician says that they will insert the needle:

<p>Below the rib to avoid the intercostal blood vessels and nerves at the lower edge of each rib (C)</p>
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Which spinal nerves make up the cauda equina?

<p>Lumbar and sacral nerves (B)</p>
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When do fontanelles typically convert to bone after birth?

<p>Within 2 years after birth (D)</p>
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The ___________ is located outside the covering of the diaphysis, made of fibrous connective tissue, and serves as an attachment for muscle.

<p>periosteum</p>
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The diaphysis shaft is composed of compact bone, while the epiphysis is composed mostly of spongy bone.

<p>True (A)</p>
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All are true regarding Functions of the Vertebral Column, EXCEPT:

<p>It protects brain tissue from trauma (E)</p>
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Which of the following bones supports the hearing organ in the human body?

<p>Temporal Bones (C)</p>
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Which of the following connective tissue forms strong rope-like structures such as tendons and ligaments?

<p>Dense fibrous connective tissue (B)</p>
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Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe how bones are remodeled?

<p>Bones are remodeled and lengthened until growth stops. They grow longitudinally for weight, and bones grow in width to support height. (A)</p>
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Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting impulses over long distances from the cell body?

<p>Axons (D)</p>
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Which bone in the skull is directly inferior to the mandible?

<p>Hyoid bone (C)</p>
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What are the main classes of connective tissue?

<p>Bone, cartilage, blood, and tissue proper (B)</p>
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Vertebrae are separated by __________ which act as shock absorbers.

<p>intervertebral fibrocartilage</p>
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Tarsals are an example of:

<p>Short bones (A)</p>
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Which type of epithelia tissue is found in the airways (nose, bronchi), the uterus, and the fallopian tubes of a female?

<p>Simple Columnar (B)</p>
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Why is the fetal skull relatively large compared to the infant's total body length?

<p>To accommodate the growth of the brain (A)</p>
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What is the purpose of connective tissue in the body?

<p>Bind, protect, and support (A)</p>
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The function of fontanelles is to allow the brain to grow.

<p>True (A)</p>
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In embryos, the skeleton is mainly hyaline bone which is replaced by cartilage.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Which type of fiber forms a branching network in the extracellular matrix?

<p>Reticular fibers (B)</p>
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Which of the following describes smooth muscle?

<p>Involuntary, not striated, uninucleate (B)</p>
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Which part of the neuron is responsible for producing all the proteins and containing specialized organelles such as the nucleus and granules?

<p>Cell body (B)</p>
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The superior seven pairs of ribs are true ribs, and the false ribs do not attach to the sternum.

<p>False (B)</p>
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Which statement accurately describes the mobility of the mandible in relation to other bones in the skull?

<p>It is the only freely movable joint in the skull (B)</p>
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The following suture forming boundaries between temporal bones and parietal bones:

<p>Squamous suture (B)</p>
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What are tendons and ligaments composed of?

<p>Dense connective tissue (B)</p>
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Which of the following does the "tissue level" of structural organization refer to?

<p>Muscle, nervous, connective, epithelial (A)</p>
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What is NOT true regarding the cranium?

<p>The frontal bone consisted of two bones. (B)</p>
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The first cervical vertebra is called the ________.

<p>atlas</p>
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Flashcards

Manubrium Location

Inferior to the jugular notch, the manubrium of the sternum is located.

Sternum Curvature

Sternum bone is usually curved.

Vertebral Arteries

The vertebral arteries extend through the transverse foramen of the cervical vertebrae towards the head.

Simple Columnar Epithelium

Simple columnar epithelium's single row of tall, crowded cells is in the stomach wall or small intestine.

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Thoracentesis Needle Placement

Below the rib avoids intercostal vessels and nerves.

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Cauda Equina

Lumbar and sacral nerves make up the cauda equina.

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Fontanelle Ossification

Fontanelles typically convert to bone within 2 years after birth.

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Periosteum Location

Periosteum is the outside covering of the diaphysis.

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Bone Composition

Diaphysis is compact bone, epiphysis is spongy bone.

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Vertebral Column

It protects brain tissue from trauma.

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Hearing Organ Support

Temporal bones support the hearing organ in the human body.

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Tendons & Ligaments Tissue

The strong, rope-like structures such as tendons and ligaments are made of Dense fibrous connective tissue.

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Bone Remodeling Definition

Bones are remodeled and lengthened until growth stops.

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Axons

Transmits impulses over long distances from the cell body.

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Hyoid Bone Location

Hyoid bone is directly inferior to the mandible.

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Connective Tissue Classes

Bone, cartilage, blood, and tissue proper are the main classes of connective tissue.

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Intervertebral Discs

Intervertebral fibrocartilage separate vertebrae acting as shock absorbers.

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Tarsal Bone Type

Tarsals are example of short bone.

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Simple Columnar Epithelium

Simple Columnar epithelia tissue found in the airways (nose, bronchi).

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Fetal Skull

To accommodate the growth of the brain

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Connective Tissue

Bind, protect, and support is the three main purpose of connective tissue.

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Fontanelles

Allow the brain to grow is the role of fontanelles.

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Embryonic Skeleton

Mainly hyaline bone is replaced by cartilage in embryos.

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Reticular Fibers

Reticular fibers form a branching network in the extracellular matrix.

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Smooth Muscle

Smooth muscle is involuntary, not striated, uninucleate.

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Cell body function

the nucleus and granules

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True Ribs Relation

Attach to the sternum

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Freely Movable Joint

It is unique

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Temporal bones

squamous suture is the following suture forming boundaries between temporal bones and parietal bones

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Study Notes

  • The anatomical structure inferior to the jugular notch is the manubrium of the sternum.
  • Sternum bones are typically thick and flattened, cover organs/provide surface, and are sometimes used for bone marrow aspiration.
  • The cervical vertebrae have a transverse foramen in each transverse process through which the vertebral arteries extend toward the head.
  • Simple columnar epithelium consists of a single row of tall, closely crowded cells, and is found in areas with high secretory function (wall of the stomach) and absorptive areas (small intestine).
  • For a patient with pleural effusion requiring thoracentesis, the physician will insert the needle below the rib to avoid the intercostal blood vessels and nerves at the lower edge of each rib.
  • The lumbar and sacral nerves make up the cauda equina.
  • Fontanelles typically convert to bone within 2 years after birth.
  • The periosteum is located outside covering of the diaphysis, structured by fibrous connective tissue membrane, and serves as an attachment for muscle.
  • The diaphysis shaft is composed of compact bone, while the epiphysis is composed mostly of spongy bone.
  • The vertebral column protects brain tissue from trauma.
  • Temporal Bones support the hearing organ in the human body.
  • Dense fibrous connective tissue forms strong rope-like structures such as tendons and ligaments.
  • Bones are remodeled and lengthened until growth stops and grow longitudinally for weight, and bones grow in width to support height.
  • Axons are responsible for transmitting impulses over long distances from the cell body.
  • The hyoid bone in the skull is directly inferior to the mandible.
  • Bone, cartilage, blood, and tissue proper are the main classes of connective tissue.
  • Vertebrae are separated by intervertebral fibrocartilage that acts as shock absorbers.
  • Tarsals are short bones.
  • Airways (nose, bronchi), the uterus, and fallopian tubes of females contain simple columnar epithelium.
  • The fetal skull is relatively large compared to the infant's total body length to accommodate brain growth.
  • Connective tissue functions to bind, protect, and support body structures.
  • Fontanelles allow the brain to grow.
  • In embryos, the skeleton is mainly hyaline bone, which is largely replaced by cartilage during development.
  • Reticular fibers form a branching network in the extracellular matrix.
  • Smooth muscle is involuntary, not striated, and uninucleate.
  • The cell body is responsible for producing all the proteins and containing specialized organelles such as the nucleus and granules.
  • The superior seven pairs of ribs are true ribs, and the false ribs do not attach to the sternum.
  • The mandible is the only freely movable joint in the skull.
  • The squamous suture forms boundaries between temporal bones and parietal bones.
  • Tendons and ligaments are composed of dense connective tissue.
  • The manubrium of the sternum is inferior to the jugular notch.
  • The first cervical vertebra is called the atlas.
  • The purpose of connective tissue in the body is to bind, protect, and support.
  • Axons are responsible for transmitting impulses over long distances from the cell body.
  • Smooth muscle is involuntary, not striated, and uninucleate.
  • Dense fibrous connective tissue forms strong, rope-like structures, such as tendons and ligaments.
  • As a nurse caring for a patient with plural effusion, the physician will insert the needle below the rib to avoid the intercostal blood vessels and nerves at the lower edge of each rib.
  • True about the hyaline bone in embryos: During development, much of this bone is replaced by cartilage.
  • In embryos, the skeleton is mainly hyaline bone, much of which is replaced by cartilage during development.
  • The manubrium of the sternum is inferior to the jugular notch.
  • Periosteum is located outside, and it is covering the diaphysis. It is structured by fibrous connective tissue membrane that serve as an attachment for muscle.
  • Bones are remodeled and lengthened until growth stops and grow longitudinally for weight and in width to support height.
  • Airways (nose, bronchi) in the uterus and fallopian tubes of females contain pseudo-stratified tissue.
  • The following are all characteristics of the sternum bone, EXCEPT: Usually curved.
  • Functions of the vertebral column includes protecting the spinal column
  • Bone, cartilage, blood, and tissue proper are the main classes of connective tissues
  • It is true that fontanelles its function allow for more room for brain growth
  • The sagittal suture forms boundaries between temporal bones and parietal bones.
  • True regarding simple columnar epithelium: it has a single layer of tall and closely crowded cells. It is found in areas with high secretory function (wall of stomach) or absorptive areas (small intestine).
  • The cell body of the neuron is responsible for producing all the proteins and specialized organelles found within the nucleus and other granules
  • Hyoid bone is directly inferior to the mandible.
  • The superior seven pairs of ribs are the true ribs and false ribs do not attach to the sternum.
  • Reticular fibers for a branching network in the extra cellular matrix.
  • Why is the fetal skull relatively large compared to infants total body length? To accommodate the growth of the brain with very little development of facial features
  • Tarsals are examples of short bones

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