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Which division of the skeletal system includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs and bones that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton?
Which division of the skeletal system includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs and bones that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton?
- Appendicular skeleton (correct)
- Articular skeleton
- Axial skeleton
- Sesamoid skeleton
Which term refers to the movement of a body part away from the median plane?
Which term refers to the movement of a body part away from the median plane?
- Abduction (correct)
- Adduction
- Flexion
- Extension
Which term refers to the movement of a body part towards the median plane?
Which term refers to the movement of a body part towards the median plane?
- Flexion
- Extension
- Abduction
- Adduction (correct)
Which term refers to bending the ankle towards the shin?
Which term refers to bending the ankle towards the shin?
Which type of bone is thin and flat?
Which type of bone is thin and flat?
Which type of cartilage is found in joints?
Which type of cartilage is found in joints?
Which bone surface marking is a smooth flat articular surface?
Which bone surface marking is a smooth flat articular surface?
Which bone surface marking houses a moveable tendon?
Which bone surface marking houses a moveable tendon?
Which type of bone is almost cube-shaped and nearly equal in length and width?
Which type of bone is almost cube-shaped and nearly equal in length and width?
Which term refers to the movement of a body part or decreasing the angle between the body parts?
Which term refers to the movement of a body part or decreasing the angle between the body parts?
Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?
Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the midline of the body?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the midline of the body?
Which plane divides the body or an organ into anterior and posterior portions?
Which plane divides the body or an organ into anterior and posterior portions?
Which term describes a structure being further from the midline of the body?
Which term describes a structure being further from the midline of the body?
Which plane divides the body or an organ into superior and inferior portions?
Which plane divides the body or an organ into superior and inferior portions?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the front of the body?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the front of the body?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the back of the body?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the back of the body?
Which term describes structures being closer to the head?
Which term describes structures being closer to the head?
Which term describes structures being further from the head, toward the feet?
Which term describes structures being further from the head, toward the feet?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the origin or trunk?
Which term describes a structure being closer to the origin or trunk?
Anatomy is the study of _______________ and the relationships among structures in human relationships revealed by dissection.
Anatomy is the study of _______________ and the relationships among structures in human relationships revealed by dissection.
What is the anatomical position?
What is the anatomical position?
In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are facing _______________.
In the anatomical position, the palms of the hands are facing _______________.
If the body is lying face down, it is in the _______________ position.
If the body is lying face down, it is in the _______________ position.
Which of the following is NOT a term of direction in anatomy?
Which of the following is NOT a term of direction in anatomy?
What is the function of the skeletal system?
What is the function of the skeletal system?
What are the major regions identified in the body?
What are the major regions identified in the body?
What is the study of the structure and development of an embryo called?
What is the study of the structure and development of an embryo called?
Which type of joint is found between the bones of the skull?
Which type of joint is found between the bones of the skull?
What is the function of the ligaments in a joint?
What is the function of the ligaments in a joint?
Which type of joint allows for the most movement?
Which type of joint allows for the most movement?
What is the primary cartilaginous joint called that connects bones with hyaline cartilage?
What is the primary cartilaginous joint called that connects bones with hyaline cartilage?
Which type of joint is found between the ulna and radius or fibula and tibia?
Which type of joint is found between the ulna and radius or fibula and tibia?
Which type of joint is found between a tooth and its socket?
Which type of joint is found between a tooth and its socket?
Which type of joint is held together by fibrous connective tissue?
Which type of joint is held together by fibrous connective tissue?
Which type of joint is held together by cartilage?
Which type of joint is held together by cartilage?
What is the term for a joint that allows for little to no movement?
What is the term for a joint that allows for little to no movement?
What is the term for a joint that allows for some movement?
What is the term for a joint that allows for some movement?
Which type of joint allows for flexion/extension and adduction/abduction movements?
Which type of joint allows for flexion/extension and adduction/abduction movements?
Which type of joint allows for tri-axial movement?
Which type of joint allows for tri-axial movement?
Which type of joint is similar to a door hinge?
Which type of joint is similar to a door hinge?
Which type of joint has an egg/oval shaped projection fitting into an elliptical hole?
Which type of joint has an egg/oval shaped projection fitting into an elliptical hole?
Which type of joint has the opposing surfaces reciprocally concave-convex?
Which type of joint has the opposing surfaces reciprocally concave-convex?
Which type of joint has a cylindrical surface fitting into a cylindrical groove?
Which type of joint has a cylindrical surface fitting into a cylindrical groove?
Which type of joint allows for rotation movement?
Which type of joint allows for rotation movement?
Which type of joint has two relatively flat, smooth surfaces articulating together?
Which type of joint has two relatively flat, smooth surfaces articulating together?
Which type of joint allows for movement in two plane?
Which type of joint allows for movement in two plane?
Which type of joint allows for movement in one plane?
Which type of joint allows for movement in one plane?
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while contracting?
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while contracting?
What is the role of the antagonist muscle in the body?
What is the role of the antagonist muscle in the body?
What is the function of tendons and aponeuroses?
What is the function of tendons and aponeuroses?
What is the function of deep fascia in the body?
What is the function of deep fascia in the body?
What is the function of sensory nerves in the body?
What is the function of sensory nerves in the body?
What is the function of motor nerves in the body?
What is the function of motor nerves in the body?
What do spinal nerves generally refer to?
What do spinal nerves generally refer to?
What do cranial nerves innervate in the body?
What do cranial nerves innervate in the body?
What are tendon sheaths?
What are tendon sheaths?
Study Notes
Skeletal System Divisions
- The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, and the bones that attach them to the axial skeleton
Anatomical Terminology
- Abduction: Movement of a body part away from the median plane
- Adduction: Movement of a body part towards the median plane
- Dorsiflexion: Bending the ankle towards the shin
Bone Types
- Flat bones: Thin and flat, often curved
- Short bones: Nearly equal in length and width, almost cube-shaped
- Hyaline cartilage: Found in joints, providing smooth surfaces for articulation
Bone Surface Markings
- Facet: Smooth, flat articular surface
- Fossa: A shallow depression that houses a tendon
Anatomical Directions
- Medial: Closer to the midline of the body
- Lateral: Further from the midline of the body
- Anterior: Closer to the front of the body
- Posterior: Closer to the back of the body
- Superior: Closer to the head
- Inferior: Further from the head, towards the feet
- Proximal: Closer to the origin or trunk
- Distal: Further from the origin or trunk
Anatomical Position
- Anatomical position: Standing erect, facing forward, arms at sides, palms facing forward
- Prone: Lying face down
- Supine: Lying face up
Body Planes
- Sagittal plane: Divides the body into right and left sides
- Frontal plane: Divides the body into anterior and posterior sections
- Transverse plane: Divides the body into superior and inferior sections
Anatomy
- Anatomy: The study of the structure and relationships of body parts
Skeletal System Function
- Skeletal System Functions: Support, movement, protection, mineral storage, hematopoiesis (blood cell formation)
Major Body Regions
- Head: Contains the brain, sensory organs
- Neck: Connects the head to the trunk
- Trunk: Includes the thorax (chest), abdomen, and pelvis
- Upper limbs: Include the arms, forearms, hands
- Lower limbs: Include the thighs, legs, feet
Embryology
- Embryology: The study of the structure and development of an embryo
Joints
- Fibrous joints: Held together by fibrous connective tissue (e.g., sutures in the skull)
- Cartilaginous joints: Held together by cartilage (e.g., synchondroses, symphyses)
- Synovial joints: Freely movable joints with a joint cavity (e.g., knee, shoulder)
- Synarthrosis: Immovable joint
- Amphiarthrosis: Slightly movable joint
- Diarthrosis: Freely movable joint
- Hinge joints: Allow flexion and extension (e.g., elbow, knee)
- Ball and socket joints: Allow triaxial movement (e.g., shoulder, hip)
- Pivot joints: Allow rotation around a central axis (e.g., between radius and ulna)
- Gliding joints: Allow sliding or gliding movements (e.g., between carpal bones)
- Saddle joints: Allow movement in two planes (e.g., between thumb and trapezium)
Muscle Contraction
- Isometric contraction: Muscle contraction without changing length
- Isotonic contraction: Muscle contraction with a change in length
Muscle Roles
- Antagonist muscle: Opposes the action of the prime mover
Fascia
- Tendons and aponeuroses: Connect muscle to bone
- Deep fascia: Strong fibrous tissue that surrounds muscles and muscle groups
Nerves
- Sensory nerves: Carry impulses from receptors to the central nervous system
- Motor nerves: Carry impulses from the central nervous system to muscles and glands
- Spinal nerves: Innervate the body below the head
- Cranial nerves: Innervate the head and neck
Other Structures
- Tendon sheaths: Tube-like structures that surround tendons, allowing for free movement
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Test your knowledge on the basics of anatomy and anatomical terms with this quiz! Covering topics such as anatomical position, major regions of the human body, terms of direction and movement, and an overview of the skeletal system, this quiz will help you solidify your understanding of the fundamentals. Get ready to ace your anatomy exams!
