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How many vertebral bones are in the vertebral column?
How many vertebral bones are in the vertebral column?
Which region of the vertebral column contains 12 vertebrae?
Which region of the vertebral column contains 12 vertebrae?
What forms the sacrum in the vertebral column?
What forms the sacrum in the vertebral column?
What type of spinal curvature is present from birth?
What type of spinal curvature is present from birth?
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What kind of curvature forms in adults due to the development after birth?
What kind of curvature forms in adults due to the development after birth?
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Which of the following is NOT a common feature of vertebrae?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of vertebrae?
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What structure is referred to as the 'centrum' in vertebrae?
What structure is referred to as the 'centrum' in vertebrae?
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How many cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region?
How many cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region?
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What role does the fibula play in the formation of the knee joint?
What role does the fibula play in the formation of the knee joint?
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Which bone forms the lateral malleolus at the ankle?
Which bone forms the lateral malleolus at the ankle?
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How many tarsal bones are present in the human foot?
How many tarsal bones are present in the human foot?
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What are the two largest tarsal bones in the foot?
What are the two largest tarsal bones in the foot?
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What type of joint classification includes immovable joints?
What type of joint classification includes immovable joints?
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Which classification of joint is characterized by slight movement?
Which classification of joint is characterized by slight movement?
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What is the primary function of joints in the human body?
What is the primary function of joints in the human body?
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How many bones form the toes in the human foot?
How many bones form the toes in the human foot?
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What separates the articulating bones in synovial joints?
What separates the articulating bones in synovial joints?
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Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing feature of synovial joints?
Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing feature of synovial joints?
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What is the function of bursae in synovial joints?
What is the function of bursae in synovial joints?
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What is the primary characteristic of cartilaginous joints?
What is the primary characteristic of cartilaginous joints?
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Which type of synovial joint allows for the most movement?
Which type of synovial joint allows for the most movement?
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What is the role of the tendon sheath?
What is the role of the tendon sheath?
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Which type of fibrous joint allows for slight movement?
Which type of fibrous joint allows for slight movement?
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Which of the following terms describes freely movable joints?
Which of the following terms describes freely movable joints?
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Which type of joint is found where the teeth meet the facial bones?
Which type of joint is found where the teeth meet the facial bones?
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What characteristic distinguishes fibrocartilage joints from other types of joints?
What characteristic distinguishes fibrocartilage joints from other types of joints?
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In which joint type are bones united by fibrous tissue?
In which joint type are bones united by fibrous tissue?
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Which of the following joints allows slight movement and is found in the pubic region?
Which of the following joints allows slight movement and is found in the pubic region?
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What type of cartilage is involved in synchrondrosis joints?
What type of cartilage is involved in synchrondrosis joints?
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Which type of joint is characterized by a greater degree of movement than sutures but still remains largely immobile?
Which type of joint is characterized by a greater degree of movement than sutures but still remains largely immobile?
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What type of synovial membrane is found lining joint cavities?
What type of synovial membrane is found lining joint cavities?
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Which type of joint is specifically located at the epiphyseal plates of growing long bones?
Which type of joint is specifically located at the epiphyseal plates of growing long bones?
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What type of synovial joint allows for circular movement around a single axis?
What type of synovial joint allows for circular movement around a single axis?
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Which synovial joint type is characterized by surfaces that are flat or slightly curved?
Which synovial joint type is characterized by surfaces that are flat or slightly curved?
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What is the function of fontanels in a fetal skull?
What is the function of fontanels in a fetal skull?
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At what age do fontanels typically ossify in a child?
At what age do fontanels typically ossify in a child?
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What type of joint provides the most range of motion and allows movement in many directions?
What type of joint provides the most range of motion and allows movement in many directions?
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What are the first bone models formed in a fetus made of?
What are the first bone models formed in a fetus made of?
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What is the primary role of the fibrous membranes in the fetal skull?
What is the primary role of the fibrous membranes in the fetal skull?
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Which synovial joint is primarily responsible for enabling flexion and extension movement?
Which synovial joint is primarily responsible for enabling flexion and extension movement?
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Study Notes
Vertebral Column (Spine)
- Provides axial support from the skull to the pelvis.
- Comprises 26 vertebral bones, separated by intervertebral discs.
- Divided into regions:
- 7 cervical vertebrae (neck)
- 12 thoracic vertebrae (chest)
- 5 lumbar vertebrae (lower back)
- Features two fused structures: sacrum (5 vertebrae) and coccyx (3–5 vertebrae).
Spinal Curvatures
- Primary curvatures (thoracic and sacral) present at birth, forming a C-shaped curve in newborns.
- Secondary curvatures (cervical and lumbar) develop postnatally, resulting in an S-shaped spine in adults.
Common Features of Vertebrae
- Bone structure includes:
- Body (centrum)
- Vertebral arch composed of pedicle and lamina
- Vertebral foramen (spinal canal)
- Transverse processes
- Spinous process
- Superior and inferior articular processes
Lower Limb Bones
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Fibula:
- Thin, lateral to tibia, does not contribute to the knee joint.
- Distal end forms lateral malleolus (outer ankle).
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Foot Structure:
- Tarsals (7 bones) including calcaneus (heel) and talus.
- Metatarsals (5 bones) form the foot’s sole.
- Phalanges (14 bones) constitute the toes.
Arches of the Foot
- Three strong arches in foot structure:
- Two longitudinal arches
- One transverse arch
Joints Overview
- Joints are the articulations where two or more bones meet.
- Functions include stabilizing bones and enabling mobility.
- Classified by:
- Function: Synarthroses (immovable), Amphiarthroses (slightly movable), Diarthroses (freely movable).
- Structure: Fibrous (generally immovable), Cartilaginous (immovable or slightly movable), Synovial (freely movable).
Types of Joints
- Fibrous Joints: Bones joined by fibrous tissue; include sutures (immobile), syndesmoses (slightly mobile), and gomphoses (immobile).
- Cartilaginous Joints: Bones connected by cartilage; consist of synchondrosis (immobile) and symphysis (slightly movable).
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Synovial Joints: Characterized by a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid, containing:
- Articular cartilage
- Articular capsule
- Joint cavity
- Reinforcing ligaments
- Examples include plane, hinge, pivot, condylar, saddle, and ball-and-socket joints.
Development of the Skeleton
- Initially, long bones in fetuses are formed from hyaline cartilage.
- Flat bones of the fetal skull originate from fibrous membranes.
- As fetal development progresses, all bone models eventually ossify.
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Fetal Skull:
- Features fontanels (fibrous membranes) that connect cranial bones, allowing skull flexibility during birth and enabling brain growth, typically ossifying by age 2.
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Explore the structure and function of the vertebral column in this quiz. Understand the different types of vertebrae, their locations, and significance in providing axial support. Test your knowledge on the cervical, thoracic, lumbar regions, sacrum, and coccyx.