52 Questions
Which type of articulation permits no movement?
Synchondrosis
What type of joint is formed by bones joined by a ligament or band of connective tissue?
Syndesmosis
Which type of joint capsule encloses the joint space?
Fibrous joint capsule
In which type of articulation do two bones become one through bony fusion?
Synostosis
Which plane separates the body into right and left portions?
Sagittal plane
What does the transverse plane separate the body into?
Superior and inferior portions
Which structure is an unpaired, left-sided organ?
Spleen
What do cranial nerves arise from?
Brain and brainstem
What do spinal nerves arise from?
Spinal cord
What do dermatomes and myotomes represent?
Areas and muscles supplied by spinal levels
What encloses the central nervous system?
Meninges
How are spinal nerves named?
According to their associated vertebrae
What does the cauda equina refer to?
The mass of nerves below vertebral level L2
Which of the following is an example of anatomical relationships?
Heart to lungs
What is included in regional nomenclature?
Terms for various body parts like head and neck
What does the spinal cord consist of?
Meninges and spinal nerves
Which type of movement is not exhibited by synovial joints?
Circular motion
What is the function of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
To act as a lubricant and shock absorber
Which of the following is an intrinsic ligament of a synovial joint?
Thickening of the joint capsule
What is the relationship between stability and mobility in joints?
Stability and mobility are inversely proportional
Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
Which part of the skeleton houses the brain?
Axial skeleton
Which bones form the cranium and face?
Frontal and parietal bones
What part of the temporal bone contributes to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?
Squamous part
Which structure is located on the base of the cranium?
Petrous ridge
Which bone forms part of the base of the cranium and contains the hypophyseal fossa?
Sphenoid bone
Which bone contributes to the structure of the skull's superior view?
Parietal bone
Which part of the skull surrounds the entrances to the digestive and respiratory tracts?
Facial bones
Which part of the spinal cord is the site for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sampling in a lumbar puncture?
The lumbar cistern
Where is epidural anesthesia administered?
Epidural space
What carries sensory information upward and motor information downward in the spinal cord?
Spinal white matter
Which part of the spinal cord is organized into columns delineated by sulci?
Spinal white matter
Where are the enlarged ventral horns present in the spinal cord?
Cervical and lumbar levels
What do dorsal roots carry?
Sensory information
What do ventral roots carry?
Somatic and visceral motor information
What do spinal nerves contain?
Both sensory and motor fibers
What are somatic nerve plexuses formed by?
Blending of ventral rami of some spinal nerves
What is the region where the amount of white matter decreases in the rostrocaudal direction?
Spinal cord
What is the site for the union of dorsal and ventral roots in the spinal cord?
Intervertebral foramina
Which part of the spinal cord houses the filum terminale interna and filum terminale externa?
Lumbar cistern
Which part of the spinal column houses the temporal lobes of the brain?
Middle cranial fossa
How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the spinal column?
12
Which curves of the spinal column develop prenatally?
Thoracic and sacral
What are the parts of a typical vertebra?
Vertebral body, spinous process, transverse processes
What do intervertebral articulations involve?
Vertebral canal, intervertebral foramina, zygapophyseal joints
What are intervertebral discs made of?
Anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus
What are the Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) in the spinal column?
Specialized vertebrae with unique features
What is the function of the sacrum and coccyx?
Protection of pelvic viscera
What is essential for precise communication in anatomical descriptions?
Understanding the precise language and directional terms
Which plane is used to separate the body into anterior and posterior portions?
Frontal or coronal plane
What is the directional term for 'toward the tail'?
Caudal
Which part of the spinal column articulates with the lower limb?
Sacrum
Study Notes
Anatomy of the Spinal Column
- The middle cranial fossa houses the temporal lobes of the brain, while the posterior cranial fossa houses the cerebellum.
- The spinal column consists of 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 3-5 coccygeal vertebrae, each with specific functions and characteristics.
- The spinal curves include primary curves (thoracic and sacral) that develop prenatally, and secondary curves (cervical and lumbar) that develop postnatally.
- A typical vertebra consists of various parts, such as the vertebral body, vertebral arch, pedicles, laminae, spinous process, and transverse processes.
- Structural variations in vertebrae reflect regional specializations in function, such as load-bearing capacity and spinal cord diameter.
- The Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) are specialized vertebrae with unique features, including superior articular facets and transverse foramina.
- Intervertebral articulations involve the vertebral canal, intervertebral foramina, and zygapophyseal joints, allowing slight gliding movements between vertebrae.
- Intervertebral discs consist of a fibrocartilaginous anulus fibrosus and a gelatinous core (nucleus pulposus), providing cushioning and flexibility.
- The sacrum and coccyx are fused vertebrae with specific functions, including articulation with the lower limb and protection of pelvic viscera.
- The anatomical position and directional nomenclature are essential for precise communication in anatomical descriptions, involving terms like cranial, caudal, dorsal, ventral, lateral, and medial.
- The frontal or coronal plane is used to separate the body into anterior and posterior portions, aiding in anatomical descriptions and sectional nomenclature.
- Understanding the precise language and directional terms is crucial for effective communication in the study and description of human anatomy.
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