52 Questions
Which type of articulation permits no movement?
Bony fusion
Which type of articulation permits slight movement and is joined by a ligament or band of connective tissue?
Fibrous synarthrosis
What type of joint capsule encloses the joint space in diarthroses (synovial joints)?
Synovial membrane
Where are articular cartilages found in diarthroses (synovial joints)?
Covering the articular surfaces
Which type of movement is not exhibited by synovial joints?
Circular motion
What is the function of synovial membrane in joints?
To secrete synovial fluid
Which structures contribute to the stability of synovial joints?
Intrinsic ligaments and extrinsic ligaments
Which bones are part of the facial bones in the skull?
Maxillae and zygomatic bones
Which bones form the cranium in the skull?
Parietal and occipital bones
What are the parts of the temporal bone in the skull?
External acoustic meatus and mastoid process
Which bones contribute to the superior view of the skull?
Frontal and parietal bones
What does the axial skeleton comprise?
Skull, vertebral column, sacrum, and coccyx
Which bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?
Pectoral and pelvic girdles
Which factor influences joint stability and mobility?
All of the above
What is the function of intrinsic ligaments in synovial joints?
To provide structural support
Which type of joint is formed by the articulation of the humerus with the ulna and radius?
Hinge joint
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?
Nerve distribution
What encloses the central nervous system?
Meninges
How are spinal nerves named?
According to their associated vertebrae
What does the cauda equina refer to?
Bundle of spinal nerves below L2
Which of the following is an example of an anatomical relationship?
Stomach to heart
Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain, brain stem, and cerebellum?
Central nervous system
What is included in regional nomenclature?
Terms for body parts like head and neck
Where is the lumbar cistern located?
Between vertebral levels L2 and S2
What is housed in the lumbar cistern?
Cauda equina, filum terminale interna, and filum terminale externa
Where is epidural anesthesia administered?
Epidural space
What do spinal nerves contain?
Sensory and motor fibers
What do dorsal roots carry?
Sensory information from the body wall, limbs, and viscera
What do ventral roots carry?
Somatic and visceral motor information
What do spinal white matter carry?
Sensory information upward and motor information downward
What is the organization of spinal white matter into?
Columns delineated by sulci
Where are the enlarged ventral horns present?
Cervical and lumbar levels
Where are the intermediolateral cell columns present?
From T1 to L2
What decreases in the rostrocaudal direction?
Amount of white matter
What are somatic nerve plexuses formed by?
Blending of ventral rami of some spinal nerves
Which spinal curves develop prenatally?
Thoracic and sacral
What are the specialized vertebrae with unique features, including superior articular facets and transverse foramina?
Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2)
What do intervertebral discs consist of?
Fibrocartilaginous anulus fibrosus and a gelatinous core (nucleus pulposus)
What is the function of the sacrum and coccyx?
Articulation with the lower limb and protection of pelvic viscera
What is essential for precise communication in anatomical descriptions?
Anatomical position and directional nomenclature
Which plane is used to separate the body into anterior and posterior portions?
Frontal or coronal plane
How many thoracic vertebrae are there in the spinal column?
12
What parts does a typical vertebra consist of?
Vertebral body, vertebral arch, pedicles, laminae, spinous process, and transverse processes
What do the intervertebral articulations involve?
Vertebral canal, intervertebral foramina, and zygapophyseal joints
What are the primary spinal curves?
Thoracic and sacral
What is crucial for effective communication in the study and description of human anatomy?
Understanding the precise language and directional terms
How many cervical vertebrae are there in the spinal column?
7
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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