Human Anatomy: Spinal Curvatures and Joints

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Which joint is the olecranon process most associated with?

  • Ball-and-socket joint
  • Elbow (correct)
  • Hip
  • Wrist

What is the correct method to measure the length of the humerus?

  • olecranon process to the styloid process of the radius
  • acromion to the olecranon process (correct)
  • greater trochanter to the medial malleolus
  • suprasternal notch to the xiphoid process

What effect does curare have on muscle function?

  • stimulates recruitment
  • causes paralysis (correct)
  • causes loss of sensation with no effect on motor activity
  • induces tetanus

Which of the following statements about carpals is true?

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Recruitment in muscular contractions primarily increases what?

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Which group is incorrect?

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What is the site of calcium storage in a relaxed skeletal muscle?

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Which large muscle or muscle group extends the thigh at the hip?

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Which muscles are located between the ribs and help move the rib cage during breathing?

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The orbicularis oris muscle primarily functions to:

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What is the purpose of myoglobin in muscle tissue?

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Which structure is the site of attachment for tendons?

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At which joint do the femur and tibia meet?

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What is the outer lining of connective tissue that surrounds the diaphysis of a long bone and contains the blood vessels that supply the bone?

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Which muscle lies along the anterior surface of the humerus and acts synergistically with the brachialis and brachioradialis to flex the forearm at the elbow?

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Which structure includes the calcaneus?

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The olecranon process is most associated with which joint?

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Which of the following is least true of the mandible?

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Which of the following does not refer to the thin filament?

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What is the term that refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone?

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Fascicles are described as what?

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Which group contains incorrect information regarding the bones of the lower extremities?

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Which muscle flattens the cheek and positions food between the teeth?

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Which of the following bones is not located in the lower limbs?

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At which joint do the scapula and humerus meet?

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Which of the following muscles is primarily involved in raising the arms?

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Which of the following describes both the hallux and pollex?

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Flashcards

Olecranon process

The olecranon process is a bony projection on the ulna bone located at the elbow joint. It forms the point of the elbow and is crucial for elbow extension.

Humerus length measurement

The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm. It extends from the shoulder joint to the elbow joint.

Curare's effect on muscles

Curare is a substance that blocks the receptors where the nerve and muscle meet, preventing the muscle from receiving the signal to contract.

What are the Carpals?

The carpals are a group of eight small bones located in the wrist. They provide stability and allow for a wide range of wrist movements.

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Muscle recruitment

Recruitment is the process of increasing the number of motor units activated during muscle contraction. This leads to a stronger contraction.

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Suture Joint

A suture joint is a type of fibrous joint that is found only in the skull. The edges of the bones are interlocked and held together by a tough layer of connective tissue called a suture. It is a rigid and immovable joint, allowing for little movement.

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Muscle Relaxation

The sarcomere is the basic contractile unit of a muscle fiber. Calcium is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, causing the myosin heads to bind to actin filaments and initiate muscle contraction. Once the calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum, the myosin heads detach from the actin filaments, causing muscle relaxation.

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Occipital Bone

The occipital bone is a large, curved bone that forms the back and base of the skull. It contains a large opening called the foramen magnum, which allows the spinal cord to pass through and connect to the brain.

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Orbicularis Oris Muscle

The orbicularis oris muscle is a circular muscle that surrounds the mouth. It is responsible for closing the mouth, puckering the lips, and other facial expressions.

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Calcium Storage

The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes within a muscle fiber that stores calcium ions. When a muscle fiber is stimulated, calcium ions are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, triggering muscle contraction.

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Myoglobin

Myoglobin is a protein that stores oxygen in muscle tissue. In the presence of oxygen, myoglobin binds to oxygen and becomes bright red. In the absence of oxygen, myoglobin turns purple. It helps to supply oxygen to muscles during periods of intense activity.

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The Maxilla

The maxilla is a large, paired bone that forms the upper jaw. It contains the upper teeth and articulates with several other facial and cranial bones.

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Tibiofemoral Joint

The tibiofemoral joint is the articulation between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). This joint allows for flexion, extension, rotation and some lateral movement of the knee.

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Periosteum

The outer lining of connective tissue that surrounds the diaphysis of a long bone and contains the blood vessels that supply the bone.

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Biceps brachii

The biceps brachii is a muscle in the upper arm, located on the anterior surface of the humerus. It works synergistically with the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles to flex the forearm at the elbow.

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Calcaneus

The calcaneus, also known as the heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot and forms the base of the heel.

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Hamstrings

The biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles make up the hamstring group. These muscles are located on the posterior thigh and act to extend the thigh at the hip and flex the leg at the knee.

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Flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris

The flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris muscles are located on the anterior forearm. They work together to flex the hand at the wrist.

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Mandible

The mandible is the lower jawbone. It articulates with the temporal bone to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which allows for chewing and speaking.

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Osteoblast, osteoclast, osteocyte, osseous tissue

Osteoblast, osteoclast, osteocyte, and osseous tissue all relate to bone. Osteoblasts are bone-building cells, osteoclasts break down bone, osteocytes are mature bone cells, and osseous tissue is the primary component of bone.

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Greater and Lesser Trochanters

The greater and lesser trochanters are bony projections located on the proximal end of the femur. These serve as attachment points for major muscles that move the leg.

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Diaphysis

The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, the main cylindrical part of the bone.

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Tendon

A tendon is a tough, fibrous band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

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Glenohumeral joint

The glenohumeral joint is the joint where the scapula and humerus meet. It's also commonly known as the shoulder joint.

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Pectoralis major

The pectoralis major muscle is a large, fan-shaped muscle located on the anterior chest. It inserts on the anterior humerus and originates on the clavicle, sternum, and upper ribs. It allows for movements like pushing, pulling, and throwing.

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Fascicles

Fascicles are bundles of muscle fibers held together by connective tissue. They are part of the structure of a skeletal muscle.

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Quadriceps femoris

The rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius make up the quadriceps femoris muscle group. This group is located on the anterior thigh and acts to extend the leg at the knee.

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Fontanels

Fontanels are soft spots located on a baby's skull where the bones have not yet fused together. They allow for the skull to grow and change shape during childbirth and early childhood.

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Study Notes

Spinal Curvatures and Abnormal Curvatures

  • Correct: Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral are normal spinal curvatures.
  • Correct: Scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis are abnormal spinal curvatures.

Rib Types

  • Correct: Ribs are categorized as true, false, and floating.

Freely Movable Joints

  • Incorrect: Sutures are not freely movable joints. Free movable joints include hinge and ball-and-socket joints.

Muscle Relaxation

  • Correct: Calcium is pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum, causing muscle relaxation.

Occipital Bone

  • Correct: The occipital bone contains the foramen magnum.
  • Correct: The occipital bone is a cranial bone, not a facial bone.

Orbicularis Oris Muscle

  • Correct: The orbicularis oris muscle surrounds the mouth.

Calcium Storage in a Relaxed Skeletal Muscle

  • Correct: Sarcoplasmic reticulum is the site of calcium storage in a relaxed skeletal muscle.

Myoglobin Function

  • Correct: Myoglobin stores oxygen in muscles.
  • Correct: Myoglobin contributes to the red color of muscle.

Maxilla

  • Correct: The maxilla contains the upper teeth.
  • Correct: The maxilla is a facial bone, not a cranial bone.

Femur and Tibia Joint

  • Correct: The femur and tibia meet at the tibiofemoral joint.

Thigh Extension Muscle

  • Correct: Hamstrings extend the thigh at the hip joint.

Shoulder Covering Muscle

  • Correct: The deltoid muscle covers the shoulder.

Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscles

  • Correct: Gastrocnemius and soleus are commonly called the "toe dancer's muscles".

Intercostal Muscles

  • Correct: Intercostal muscles are located between the ribs and help in breathing.

Tendon Attachment Site

  • Correct: Periosteum is the site of tendon attachment.

Palatine Process Bone

  • Correct: The maxilla's palatine process forms the anterior part of the hard palate.

Diaphysis Outer Lining

  • Correct: The periosteum is the outer lining of connective tissue that surrounds the diaphysis of a long bone, containing blood vessels.

Forearm Flexion Muscle

  • Correct: The biceps brachii flexes the forearm at the elbow.

Calcaneus Location

  • Correct: The calcaneus is a bone in the heel.

Olecranon Process Joint

  • Correct: The olecranon process is associated with the humeroulnar joint.

Hamstring Muscles

  • Correct: Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus are the hamstring muscles.

Wrist Flexion Muscles

  • Correct: Flexor carpi radialis and flexor carpi ulnaris flex the hand at the wrist.

Mandible Function

  • Incorrect: The mandible articulates with the temporal bone.
  • Correct: The mandible forms part of the TMJ.

Bone Cell Types and Tissue

  • Correct: Osteoblast, osteoclast, osteocyte, and osseous tissue are related to bone.

Lower Extremity Bones

  • Incorrect: The clavicle is in the upper extremity, not the lower.

Greater and Lesser Trochanters Bone

  • Correct: The greater and lesser trochanters are on the femur.

Abdominal Muscles

  • Incorrect: Hamstrings are not involved in breathing.

Long Bone Marking

  • Incorrect: Suture is a type of joint, not a bone marking.

Cheek Muscle

  • Correct: The buccinator muscle flattens the cheek and positions food.

Thin Filament Components

  • Incorrect: Myosin is the thick filament, not the thin.

Occipital Bone Feature

  • Incorrect: The mastoid process and external auditory meatus are associated with the temporal bone.

Cartilage Replacement

  • Correct: Ossification is the process of cartilage replacement by bone.

Abdominal Muscle Groups

  • Correct: Rectus, transversus, internal oblique, and external oblique are abdominal muscles.

Acetylcholine Release Trigger

  • Correct: The nerve impulse triggers the release of acetylcholine.

Diaphysis Definition

  • Correct: The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone.

Tendon Structure

  • Correct: Tendon attaches muscle to bone; an aponeurosis is a broad, flat tendon.

Scapula and Humerus Joint

  • Correct: Scapula and humerus connect at the glenohumeral joint.

Anterior Chest Muscle

  • Correct: Pectoralis major is the anterior chest muscle that helps point towards objects in front.

Joint Types

  • Correct: Tibiofemoral, hip, and glenohumeral are freely movable, ball-and-socket joints. Humeroulnar is a hinge joint.

Fascicle Definition

  • Correct: Bundles of muscle fibers are fascicles, bound by connective tissue.

Quadriceps Femoris Muscles

  • Incorrect: The quadriceps femoris are extensors of the knee, not flexors.
  • Correct: Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius are the quadriceps femoris muscles.

Baby's Skull Soft Spots

  • Correct: Fontanels are soft spots in a baby's skull.

Scapula and Humerus Joint

  • Correct: The shoulder joint (glenohumeral) connects the scapula and humerus.

Upper Extremity Bones

  • Incorrect: Clavicle is a bone in the upper extremity

Scarecrow Muscle

  • Correct: Trapezius is engaged when mimicking a scarecrow.

Hallux and Pollex Features

  • Correct: They are both the first digits (big toe and thumb).

Lower Limb Bone

  • Incorrect: Ulna is an upper limb bone.

Olecranon Process Joint

  • Correct: The olecranon process is related to the elbow joint (humeroulnar).

Humerus Measurement

  • Incorrect: Details for proper humerus measurement are not provided here.

Curare Effect

  • Correct: Curare-induced muscle blockade causes paralysis.

Carpal Bones

  • Correct: Carpals are wrist bones, and they articulate with the radius and ulna.

Muscle Contraction Enhancement

  • Incorrect: Additional details for recruitment are not given.

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