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What is the manubrium?
What structure forms the middle portion of the sternum?
What is the xiphoid process?
What does the pectoral girdle consist of?
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What is the clavicle?
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What is another name for the scapula?
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What is the humerus?
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Which bone is smaller and shorter in the forearm?
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What is the ulna?
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What is the olecranon process?
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The carpal bones, which are 8 in number, form the ______.
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What are metacarpals?
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What are phalanges?
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What does the spinal column do?
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The spinal column consists of 26 ______.
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Each one of the vertebrae is called a ______.
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What is the lamina?
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What are intervertebral disks?
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What are cervical vertebrae?
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What are thoracic vertebrae?
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What are lumbar vertebrae?
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What is the sacrum?
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What is the coccyx?
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What is the pelvis?
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What is the ilium?
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What does sacroiliac refer to?
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What is the ischium?
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What is the pubis?
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What are pubic bones?
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What is the pubic symphysis?
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What is the acetabulum?
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What are femurs?
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What is the patella?
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What does popliteal refer to?
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What are cruciate ligaments?
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What is the tibia?
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What is the fibula?
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What are ankles?
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Each ankle is made up of 7 short ______.
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What is the malleolus?
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What is the talus?
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What is the calcaneus?
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What are metatarsals?
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What does a chiropractor specialize in?
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What does an orthopedic surgeon specialize in?
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What is an osteopath?
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What is a podiatrist?
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What does a rheumatologist specialize in?
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What does ankylosis refer to?
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Study Notes
Anatomy Terms Related to the Sternum and Shoulder
- Manubrium: Upper bony part of the sternum.
- Body of the Sternum: Middle section of the sternum.
- Xiphoid Process: Lower portion of the sternum, made of cartilage.
Key Bones of the Shoulder and Upper Arm
- Pectoral Girdle: The structure that supports arms and hands.
- Clavicle: Connects the manubrium of the sternum to the scapula; slender bone.
- Scapula: Commonly known as the shoulder blade.
- Acromion: Extension of the scapula, forming the highest point of the shoulder.
- Humerus: The bone of the upper arm.
Forearm Bones
- Radius: Smaller, shorter bone of the forearm.
- Ulna: Larger, longer bone of the forearm; known for the olecranon process, a projection on its upper end.
Bones of the Wrist and Hand
- Carpals: Eight bones forming the wrist.
- Metacarpals: Five bones forming the palm of the hand.
- Phalanges: Fourteen bones of the fingers.
Spinal Anatomy
- Spinal Column: Provides protection to the spinal cord and supports the head and body.
- Vertebrae: Composed of 26 individual bones.
- Lamina: Posterior part of a vertebra.
- Intervertebral Disks: Cartilage cushions between vertebrae that absorb shock and enable movement.
- Cervical Vertebrae: Seven vertebrae forming the neck.
- Thoracic Vertebrae: Twelve vertebrae located in the upper back.
- Lumbar Vertebrae: Five vertebrae forming the lower back's inward curve.
- Sacrum: Triangular bone at the spine's base, forming the lower back.
- Coccyx: Composed of four fused vertebrae, forms the tailbone.
Pelvic Anatomy
- Pelvis: Supports lower extremities and protects internal organs.
- Ilium: Broad bone forming the back and sides of the pelvis.
- Sacroiliac Joint: Joint between the sacrum and ilium, allows slight movement.
- Ischium: Lower back part of the pelvis; bears weight while sitting.
- Pubis: Anterior part of the pelvic bone, located below the urinary bladder.
- Pubic Symphysis: Cartilaginous joint connecting the left and right pubic bones.
- Acetabulum: Circular cavity in the pelvis that forms the hip joint with the femur.
Lower Limb Anatomy
- Femurs: The largest bones in the human body, located in the thigh.
- Patella: Knee cap, situated at the front of the knee joint.
- Popliteal: Area behind the knee containing ligaments, vessels, and muscles.
- Cruciate Ligaments: Essential for knee movement.
- Tibia: Larger, weight-bearing bone in the lower leg.
- Fibula: Smaller bone of the lower leg.
Ankle and Foot Anatomy
- Ankles: Connect lower leg to foot, enabling movement.
- Tarsal Bones: Comprise seven bones in each ankle.
- Malleolus: Bony projections on the sides of the ankle, from the tibia and fibula.
- Talus: Ankle bone that connects with tibia and fibula.
- Calcaneus: The largest tarsal bone, also known as the heel bone.
- Metatarsals: Five bones forming the foot structure to which toes attach.
Specialized Medical Fields
- Chiropractor: Focuses on disorders related to spinal misalignment.
- Orthopedic Surgeon: Treats diseases and disorders involving bones, joints, and muscles.
- Osteopath: Combines traditional medical treatments with spinal manipulation.
- Podiatrist: Specializes in foot disorders.
- Rheumatologist: Diagnoses and treats arthritis and related disorders.
Joint Conditions
- Ankylosis: Condition characterized by loss of joint mobility due to disease, injury, or surgery.
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Test your knowledge of anatomical terms related to the sternum, shoulder, forearm, wrist, and hand bones. This quiz covers important structures such as the manubrium, clavicle, and phalanges. Perfect for students and anatomy enthusiasts alike!