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A patient reports pain radiating from their lower back down their leg. Which set of vertebrae is most likely involved?
A patient reports pain radiating from their lower back down their leg. Which set of vertebrae is most likely involved?
- Cervical vertebrae
- Lumbar vertebrae (correct)
- Coccyx
- Thoracic vertebrae
During a forensic investigation, skeletal remains are found. Which bone would MOST definitively indicate that the remains are human, rather than an animal?
During a forensic investigation, skeletal remains are found. Which bone would MOST definitively indicate that the remains are human, rather than an animal?
- Fibula
- Scapula
- Radius
- Mandible (correct)
A gymnast injures their wrist during a floor routine. Which set of bones is MOST likely affected?
A gymnast injures their wrist during a floor routine. Which set of bones is MOST likely affected?
- Phalanges
- Metatarsals
- Carpals (correct)
- Metacarpals
A person is standing, which of the following bones is bearing the MOST weight?
A person is standing, which of the following bones is bearing the MOST weight?
If a patient is diagnosed with fractured metatarsals, where is the injury located?
If a patient is diagnosed with fractured metatarsals, where is the injury located?
Flashcards
Tibia
Tibia
The larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg, also known as the shin bone.
Fibula
Fibula
The smaller, non-weight bearing bone of the lower leg, located laterally to the tibia.
Calcaneus
Calcaneus
Heel bone; the largest tarsal bone.
Lumbar Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
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Cervical Vertebrae
Cervical Vertebrae
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Study Notes
Leg Bones
- Tibia is the larger of the two lower leg bones, also known as the shin bone.
- Fibula is the smaller lower leg bone, found on the lateral side of the tibia.
- Calcaneus refers to the heel bone.
Wrist & Hand Bones
- Carpals comprise the bones of the wrist.
- Metacarpals are the bones of the hand.
- Phalanges are the bones of the fingers.
Spine Bones
- Lumbar vertebrae are the vertebrae located in the lower back.
- Thoracic vertebrae are the vertebrae in the middle back, connecting to the ribs.
- Cervical vertebrae are the vertebrae in the neck.
- Sacrum is a triangular bone at the spine's end, a fusion of vertebrae.
- Coccyx refers to the tailbone, which is below the sacrum.
Other Bones
- Pelvis is the hip bone.
- Mandible is the lower jaw bone.
- Scapula is the shoulder blade.
- Ribs protect the chest cavity.
- Radius is one of the two bones in the forearm.
- Tarsals comprise the bones of the ankle.
- Metatarsals are the bones of the foot.
- Phalanges are the bones of the toes.
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