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What separates the bones of the skull?
What separates the bones of the skull?
Sutures
Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?
Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?
- Improve hearing
- Add humidity to the cranial cavity
- Increase bone strength
- Take away strength from bones while reducing weight (correct)
Which bone of the skull is most associated with hearing and balance?
Which bone of the skull is most associated with hearing and balance?
Temporal bone
Which bone is most associated with housing the special sense organs?
Which bone is most associated with housing the special sense organs?
Which structure is most associated with the process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?
Which structure is most associated with the process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?
What is the primary function of the cranial bones?
What is the primary function of the cranial bones?
The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a 'key stone' of the skull. This is due to the fact that ________.
The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a 'key stone' of the skull. This is due to the fact that ________.
The sella turcica is part of the ________ bone and houses the ________ gland.
The sella turcica is part of the ________ bone and houses the ________ gland.
The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.
The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.
One of the bone markings that can cause serious damage to the brain during concussion is the ________. This is ironic because one of the functions of this bone marking is to ________.
One of the bone markings that can cause serious damage to the brain during concussion is the ________. This is ironic because one of the functions of this bone marking is to ________.
Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.
Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.
Which section of the vertebral column has the most flexibility?
Which section of the vertebral column has the most flexibility?
The difference in motion for the lumbar and thoracic spine is due to variation in ________.
The difference in motion for the lumbar and thoracic spine is due to variation in ________.
Which feature does not aid in the flexibility and movement of the thoracic cage?
Which feature does not aid in the flexibility and movement of the thoracic cage?
What is the main drawback of the highly mobile glenohumeral joint?
What is the main drawback of the highly mobile glenohumeral joint?
Which option provides the least explanation for the high mobility of the arms?
Which option provides the least explanation for the high mobility of the arms?
What joint allows for hinge-like motion of the forearm?
What joint allows for hinge-like motion of the forearm?
The proximal end of the radius allows for ________.
The proximal end of the radius allows for ________.
What does the axial skeleton include?
What does the axial skeleton include?
Which vertebra does not have a body?
Which vertebra does not have a body?
What suture connects the two parietal bones together?
What suture connects the two parietal bones together?
What makes the hyoid bone unique?
What makes the hyoid bone unique?
Along with support, what other function does the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column provide?
Along with support, what other function does the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column provide?
What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?
What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?
Paranasal sinuses are found in which facial bones?
Paranasal sinuses are found in which facial bones?
What is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?
What is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?
Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing the body's weight?
Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing the body's weight?
Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?
Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?
How do thoracic vertebrae differ from other vertebrae?
How do thoracic vertebrae differ from other vertebrae?
What is the major function of the axial skeleton?
What is the major function of the axial skeleton?
The antebrachium is composed of which two bones?
The antebrachium is composed of which two bones?
What is the 'true wrist' or carpus composed of?
What is the 'true wrist' or carpus composed of?
Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?
Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?
Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?
Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?
The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.
The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.
What is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women?
What is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women?
How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from other vertebrae?
How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from other vertebrae?
The superior nasal concha is part of which bone?
The superior nasal concha is part of which bone?
Which of the following does not include the pelvic girdle?
Which of the following does not include the pelvic girdle?
Which bone is not weight bearing?
Which bone is not weight bearing?
Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?
Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?
Which movement cannot occur between vertebrae?
Which movement cannot occur between vertebrae?
A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a ________ joint.
A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a ________ joint.
What do the cruciate ligaments of the knee prevent?
What do the cruciate ligaments of the knee prevent?
What is the function of articular cartilage found at the ends of long bones?
What is the function of articular cartilage found at the ends of long bones?
What is a joint united by fibrocartilage tissue that usually permits slight movement?
What is a joint united by fibrocartilage tissue that usually permits slight movement?
On the basis of structural classification, which is a fibrous joint?
On the basis of structural classification, which is a fibrous joint?
Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.
Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.
Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are called ________.
Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are called ________.
Which of the following are cartilaginous joints?
Which of the following are cartilaginous joints?
The gliding motion of the wrist uses ________ joints.
The gliding motion of the wrist uses ________ joints.
What are the ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles?
What are the ligaments that protect the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles?
What does bending your head back until it hurts exemplify?
What does bending your head back until it hurts exemplify?
In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?
In the classification of joints, which of the following is true?
What is the characteristic of synarthrotic joints?
What is the characteristic of synarthrotic joints?
Fibrous joints are classified as ________.
Fibrous joints are classified as ________.
In symphysis joints, the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.
In symphysis joints, the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.
What is true about synovial fluid?
What is true about synovial fluid?
Which statement defines synchondroses?
Which statement defines synchondroses?
What are menisci (articular discs)?
What are menisci (articular discs)?
Which statement is true regarding gliding movements?
Which statement is true regarding gliding movements?
What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body called?
What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body called?
The terms inversion and eversion pertain only to the ________.
The terms inversion and eversion pertain only to the ________.
What type of synovial joint is the hip joint?
What type of synovial joint is the hip joint?
Which movement does NOT increase or decrease the angle between bones?
Which movement does NOT increase or decrease the angle between bones?
Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are ________.
Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are ________.
Which ligament initiates the knee-jerk reflex when tapped?
Which ligament initiates the knee-jerk reflex when tapped?
What structures are damaged when football players sustain lateral blows to the extended knee?
What structures are damaged when football players sustain lateral blows to the extended knee?
Pointing the toes is an example of ________.
Pointing the toes is an example of ________.
Which of the following is a true statement?
Which of the following is a true statement?
What type of joint has characteristics of a synovial cavity, articular cartilage, synovial membrane, and ligaments?
What type of joint has characteristics of a synovial cavity, articular cartilage, synovial membrane, and ligaments?
Study Notes
Skull Bones and Functions
- Skull bones are separated by immobile joints known as sutures.
- Paranasal sinuses reduce the weight of bones while minimally affecting their strength.
- The temporal bone is primarily associated with hearing and balance.
- Facial bones are linked to housing special sense organs.
- Paranasal sinuses aid in warming and humidifying inhaled air.
- Cranial bones serve the crucial function of brain protection.
- The sphenoid bone acts as a "keystone" by articulating with almost all skull bones, except the mandible.
- The sella turcica, within the sphenoid bone, houses the pituitary gland.
Endocrine System and Brain Anatomy
- The hypothalamus, located superior to the pituitary gland, manages aspects of the endocrine system.
- The crista galli is associated with serious brain injuries during concussions despite its role in stabilizing the brain by attaching to the dura mater.
Spinal Structure and Movement
- Spine curvatures enhance flexibility, providing shock absorption.
- The cervical spine exhibits the most flexibility among vertebral sections.
- The orientation of articular facets explains variances in spinal motion: lumbar spine flexes and extends, while thoracic spine allows rotation with limited flexion.
Thoracic Cage Features
- The thoracic cage provides rigid support yet remains flexible; the jugular notch does not contribute to this flexibility.
Joint Mobility and Structure
- The glenohumeral joint connects the humerus to the pectoral girdle and is highly mobile, yet unstable, leading to potential dislocations.
- The ulna’s trochlear notch allows hinge-like motion, while the radial head permits rotational movement of the forearm.
Axial Skeleton Components
- The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, providing central body support and organ protection.
- Atlas is the only vertebra without a body, contrasted by the sagittal suture connecting parietal bones.
Unique Characteristics of Bones
- The hyoid bone is distinct as it does not articulate with any other bone and serves as a movable base for the tongue.
- Thoracic vertebrae have costal facets for rib attachment, and abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called scoliosis.
- Lordosis is an abnormal curve often seen in later stages of pregnancy.
Fibrous and Cartilaginous Joints
- Gomphosis joints are peg-in-socket fibrous joints, while syndesmosis describes a fibrous joint classification.
- Symphysial joints are united by fibrocartilage, allowing slight movement; synovial joints are defined by synovial fluid containing hyaluronic acid.
Muscle and Joint Functions
- The cruciate ligaments in the knee prevent hyperextension, and articular cartilage provides smooth surfaces for synovial joints.
- Menisci, or articular discs, are semilunar cartilage pads found in joints.
Movement Terminology
- Abduction describes moving a limb away from the body’s midline, and inversion/eversion pertains exclusively to foot motions.
- The hip joint is a multiaxial synovial joint, while plantar flexion refers to pointing toes.
Knee Joint Specifics
- The patellar ligament initiates the knee-jerk reflex, and lateral blows to an extended knee can damage the medial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament.
Key Features of Joints
- Hinge joints possess a synovial cavity, articular cartilage, synovial membrane, and ligaments, maintaining functional integrity and mobility.
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