BIOLOGY 218L: Axial Skeleton Overview
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Which of the following bones is classified as a cranial bone?

  • Maxilla
  • Mandible
  • Vomer
  • Sphenoid (correct)
  • What is the name of the suture that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones?

  • Lambdoid suture
  • Sagittal suture
  • Coronal suture (correct)
  • Squamous suture
  • Which fontanelle is located at the junction of the frontal and parietal bones?

  • Anterior fontanelle (correct)
  • Posterior fontanelle
  • Sphenoidal fontanelle
  • Mastoid fontanelle
  • Which of the following bones contributes to the formation of the nasal cavity?

    <p>Maxilla</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is identified as the region where the sagittal and lambdoid sutures meet?

    <p>Lambda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cranial cavity?

    <p>House the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which designated part of the temporal bone houses the external acoustic meatus?

    <p>Squamous part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the location of the inferior nasal concha?

    <p>Lateral aspect of the nasal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature is associated with the optic canal?

    <p>Passageway for the optic nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the foramen magnum serve in the skull?

    <p>Connects skull to the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone is NOT part of the medial wall of the orbit?

    <p>Orbital surface of zygomatic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is synonymous with the C2 vertebra?

    <p>Dens (Odontoid process)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the anterior longitudinal ligament?

    <p>Stabilizing the vertebral column</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the instrument is aligned with the hyoid bone in a superolateral view?

    <p>Body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these bones forms part of the floor of the orbit?

    <p>Zygomatic bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomy does the sacral canal primarily contain?

    <p>Spinal nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rib type is characterized as vertebrochondral ribs?

    <p>False ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which portion of the vertebral column is the first costal notch located?

    <p>Thoracic region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an atypical rib?

    <p>Rib 11</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vertebral foramen is primarily associated with which structure?

    <p>Spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ligaments is located between the spinous processes of the vertebrae?

    <p>Interspinous ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of vertebral joint motion is primarily limited by the posterior longitudinal ligament?

    <p>Extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical feature is characteristic of the C7 vertebra?

    <p>Bifid spinous process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What bone structure is found at the apex of the sacrum?

    <p>Vertebral body of S2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Axial Skeleton Overview

    • Divided into cranial and facial bones.
    • Total cranial bones: 8 (Ethmoid, Frontal, Occipital, Parietal, Sphenoid, Temporal).
    • Total facial bones: 14 (Lacrimal, Mandible, Maxilla, Nasal, Vomer, Zygomatic, plus Inferior nasal concha and Palatine not shown).

    Fetal Skull Development

    • Contains soft spots known as fontanelles: Anterior, Mastoid, Metopic, Posterior, and Sphenoidal.
    • Fontanelles allow for brain growth and skull shape change during birth.

    Sutures and Junctions

    • Major sutures: Coronal, Lambdoid, and Sagittal, connecting cranial bones.
    • Junction points significant for anatomical reference: Asterion, Bregma, Lambda.

    Anterior Skull Anatomy

    • Frontal bone features: Squamous part, Supraorbital margin, and Foremen.
    • Sphenoid bone includes Greater wing, Inferior and Superior orbital fissures, and Optic canal.
    • Ethmoid bone elements: Orbital part, Middle nasal concha, and Perpendicular plate.
    • Junction points: Nasion and Pterion.

    Lateral Skull View

    • Temporal bone includes External acoustic meatus, Mastoid process, Zygomatic process.
    • Mandible anatomy: Alveolar process, Angle, Body, and various processes.
    • Zygomatic bone features contributions to the orbit structure.

    Skull Cavities and Sinuses

    • Major cavities include the Cranial cavity and various sinuses: Ethmoidal, Frontal, Maxillary, Sphenoidal.
    • Other cavities include the Nasal and Oral cavities, as well as the Orbit.

    Cranial Base and Passageways

    • Key structures: Cribriform foramina, Foramen magnum, Jugular foramen, Optic canal.
    • Important for nervous system and vascular pathways.

    Vertebral Anatomy

    • Cervical vertebrae include C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis), with C2 noted for the Dens (Odontoid process).
    • Features of C4, C7, and other significant vertebrae types like thoracic (T4, T5) and lumbar (L3) vertebrae.
    • Sacrum's anatomy includes Anterior sacral foramen and the Apex, while the Coccyx consists of multiple fused vertebrae.

    Vertebral Support Structures

    • Various ligaments support the vertebral column: Anterior and Posterior longitudinal ligaments, Interspinous ligament, Ligamentum flavum, Supraspinous ligament.

    Sternum and Rib Anatomy

    • Sternum consists of three parts: Manubrium, Body, and Xiphoid process.
    • Ribs classified as true, false, and floating: true ribs connect directly to the sternum, false ribs connect indirectly, and floating ribs have no attachment to the sternum.

    Atypical Rib Structures

    • Ribs T1, T2 are atypical due to additional features compared to typical ribs T3-T9.
    • T11 and T12 exhibit unique characteristics distinguishing them from true ribs.

    Isolated Bone Identification

    • Key isolated bones to know: Ethmoid, Maxilla, Sphenoid, Zygomatic, Frontal, Mandible, Occipital, Parietal, Temporal.
    • Familiarize with bone markings and anatomical positions across different views.

    These notes encapsulate the essential aspects of the axial skeleton covered in the laboratory session, serving as a useful reference for study and examination preparation.

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    This quiz covers the axial skeleton, focusing on the cranial and facial bones as part of the Introductory Anatomy Laboratory course. Students will explore the different divisions of the skull, including the fetal skull and its features. Test your understanding of essential anatomical components and their classifications.

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