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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the dorsal and ventral planes?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the dorsal and ventral planes?
- Dorsal indicates the upper side, whereas ventral indicates the underside towards the belly. (correct)
- Dorsal refers to the front, while ventral indicates the rear.
- Dorsal refers to the lower side, while ventral refers to the upper side.
- Dorsal is towards the midline, while ventral is away from the midline.
What is the principal characteristic of the appendicular skeleton?
What is the principal characteristic of the appendicular skeleton?
- It consists of the pectoral girdle and limbs. (correct)
- It includes the skull and vertebrae.
- It is entirely responsible for protecting the central nervous system.
- It solely comprises the rib cage.
Which pairs of vertebrae represent the different sections of the vertebral column?
Which pairs of vertebrae represent the different sections of the vertebral column?
- Lumbar, caudal, pectoral.
- Cervical, sacral, thoracic. (correct)
- Thoracic, lumbar, cranial.
- Cervical, lumbar, abdominal.
What unique function do the zygosphene and zygantrum serve in certain lepidosaurs?
What unique function do the zygosphene and zygantrum serve in certain lepidosaurs?
Which of the following vertebral shapes is correctly matched with its corresponding taxonomic group?
Which of the following vertebral shapes is correctly matched with its corresponding taxonomic group?
What is the primary purpose of the rib cage?
What is the primary purpose of the rib cage?
Which statement about the vertebrae is incorrect?
Which statement about the vertebrae is incorrect?
What is the role of gastralia in the skeletal structure?
What is the role of gastralia in the skeletal structure?
Which feature is unique to Testudines among vertebrates?
Which feature is unique to Testudines among vertebrates?
What is the primary role of the acetabulum in tetrapods?
What is the primary role of the acetabulum in tetrapods?
Which of the following features distinguishes the forelimbs of Anurans?
Which of the following features distinguishes the forelimbs of Anurans?
How are digits in tetrapods typically numbered?
How are digits in tetrapods typically numbered?
What characterizes the limb girdles of Testudines compared to other vertebrates?
What characterizes the limb girdles of Testudines compared to other vertebrates?
Which statement best describes the changes in the limb structure of ungulates?
Which statement best describes the changes in the limb structure of ungulates?
What is a key feature of the appendicular skeleton in tetrapods?
What is a key feature of the appendicular skeleton in tetrapods?
What change occurs in the pelvic girdle from fish to tetrapods?
What change occurs in the pelvic girdle from fish to tetrapods?
Which statement accurately describes the fusion of bones in Testudines?
Which statement accurately describes the fusion of bones in Testudines?
What are the main components of the pelvic girdle in tetrapods?
What are the main components of the pelvic girdle in tetrapods?
Which of the following statements about limb evolution in tetrapods is correct?
Which of the following statements about limb evolution in tetrapods is correct?
Which characteristic distinguishes the pectoral girdle in tetrapods from that in fish?
Which characteristic distinguishes the pectoral girdle in tetrapods from that in fish?
Which element is considered a key component of the forelimbs in tetrapods?
Which element is considered a key component of the forelimbs in tetrapods?
What is the primary functional consequence of Testudines having their limb girdles contained within their rib cage?
What is the primary functional consequence of Testudines having their limb girdles contained within their rib cage?
How is the structure of the avian pes characterized?
How is the structure of the avian pes characterized?
Which digit loss pattern is observed in the manus of a Tyrannosaurus rex?
Which digit loss pattern is observed in the manus of a Tyrannosaurus rex?
What term correctly describes the relationship between proximal and distal in anatomical orientation?
What term correctly describes the relationship between proximal and distal in anatomical orientation?
Which section of the vertebral column is correctly paired with its anatomical position?
Which section of the vertebral column is correctly paired with its anatomical position?
Which structure provides stability to the vertebral column in certain lepidosaurs?
Which structure provides stability to the vertebral column in certain lepidosaurs?
Which vertebral shape is associated with sturgeon and salamanders?
Which vertebral shape is associated with sturgeon and salamanders?
What is one primary function of ribs in tetrapods?
What is one primary function of ribs in tetrapods?
Which statement about the axial skeleton is true?
Which statement about the axial skeleton is true?
How are vertebrae categorized based on their morphology in relation to taxonomic groups?
How are vertebrae categorized based on their morphology in relation to taxonomic groups?
What anatomical feature serves as an attachment point between ribs and vertebrae?
What anatomical feature serves as an attachment point between ribs and vertebrae?
Flashcards
Frontal plane
Frontal plane
A plane that divides the body into dorsal (back) and ventral (belly) sides.
Transverse plane
Transverse plane
A plane that divides the body into anterior (head) and posterior (tail) parts.
Sagittal plane
Sagittal plane
A plane that divides the body into medial (midline) and lateral (sides) halves.
Axial skeleton
Axial skeleton
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Appendicular skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
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Vertebral column (spine)
Vertebral column (spine)
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Ribs
Ribs
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Vertebrae
Vertebrae
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Pectoral Girdle
Pectoral Girdle
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Pelvic Girdle
Pelvic Girdle
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Digit Formula
Digit Formula
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Fusion of Bones
Fusion of Bones
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Tetrapod Limb Evolution
Tetrapod Limb Evolution
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Limb Girdles in Testudines
Limb Girdles in Testudines
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Dorsal
Dorsal
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Ventral
Ventral
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Anterior
Anterior
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Posterior
Posterior
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Medial
Medial
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Lateral
Lateral
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Proximal
Proximal
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Distal
Distal
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What is the pelvic girdle?
What is the pelvic girdle?
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What is the difference between the pectoral girdle in fish and tetrapods?
What is the difference between the pectoral girdle in fish and tetrapods?
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How have tetrapod limbs evolved?
How have tetrapod limbs evolved?
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What is unique about the limb girdles of Testudines?
What is unique about the limb girdles of Testudines?
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What are digit formulas?
What are digit formulas?
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How does fusion of bones affect animal movement?
How does fusion of bones affect animal movement?
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How do avian limbs differ from other tetrapods?
How do avian limbs differ from other tetrapods?
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What are some examples of digit formula variations?
What are some examples of digit formula variations?
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Study Notes
Skeletal Anatomy
- Planes of Reference:
- Frontal (Coronal) Plane: Dorsal (upper/back) vs. Ventral (underside/belly)
- Transverse Plane: Anterior (front/head) vs. Posterior (rear/tail)
- Sagittal Plane: Medial (midline) vs. Lateral (away from midline)
- Proximal (closer to body center) vs. Distal (farther from body center)
Skeletal Divisions
- Common Ancestry: Shared skeletal features enable comparisons.
- Axial Skeleton: Skull, vertebrae, ribs; forms head, neck, and trunk.
- Vertebral Column (Spine): Different sections (cervical, thoracic/dorsal, lumbar, sacral, caudal) with varying shapes and functions. Different vertebrae in distinct taxonomic groups.
- Ribs: Rod-like bones lateral to vertebrae; body wall structure, muscle attachment.
- Vertebrae Articulation: Interlocking joints with skull, ribs, and hips.
- Vertebral Structure: Vertebral foramen, centrum, vertebral arch, transverse processes, articular processes (prezygapophysis, postzygapophysis), spinous process.
- Accessory Articulations: Zygosphene and zygantrum enhance stability (some lepidosaurs).
- Different Vertebral Shapes: Amphicoelous (fish), procoelous (reptiles), opisthocoelous (sturgeon, salamanders), acoelous (birds, mammals), heterocoelous (bird necks) relate to taxonomic groups.
- Appendicular Skeleton: All bones not in the axial skeleton; appendages.
- Pectoral Girdle (Forelimb Attachment): Attached to skull in fish; to axial skeleton in tetrapods by muscles and ligaments.
- Key Elements: Cleithra, scapulocoracoid, clavicle, interclavicle, coracoid, scapula.
- Pelvic Girdle (Hindlimb Attachment): Not attached to axial skeleton in fish; articulates with vertebrae in tetrapods.
- Key Elements: Ilium, ischium, pubis, acetabulum.
- Pectoral Girdle (Forelimb Attachment): Attached to skull in fish; to axial skeleton in tetrapods by muscles and ligaments.
- Unique Vertebrate:
- Testudines: Vertebrae and ribs fused into the carapace; vertebrae fuse with neurals, ribs fuse with costals.
- Gastralia: Extensions of the rib cage (many archosaurs, crocodilians, tuatara, some lepidosaurs, dinosaurs); absent in birds.
- Early Tetrapod Analysis: Novel rib types before trunk changes; links between pelvic fins and the axial column before limbs evolved.
Limbs
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Tetrapod Limbs: Evolved from fish fins.
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Forelimbs: Humerus, radius and ulna, carpus, manus.
- Anuran Specific: Radius and ulna fused.
- Hand Anatomy: Wrist, palm bones, digits (I-V), claws.
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Hindlimbs: Femur, tibia and fibula, tarsus, pes.
- Avian Specific: Tibia and tarsus fused (tibiotarsus), tibia and fibula fused (tibiofibula). in Anurans.
- Foot Anatomy: Ankle, foot bones, digits (I-V), claws.
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Digit Identification: Roman numerals (I-V) from medial to lateral.
- Ancestral Digits: Most tetrapod ancestors had 5 digits.
- Digit Variation: Loss or reduction in some lineages.
- Examples: Avian manus (I-III); avian pes (I-IV); human manus (2-3-3-3-3 phalanges); T. rex (2-3-0-x-x); Crocodilian manus (5 digits); avian manus (1-3 digits); Crocodilian pes (4 digits); avian pes (2-4 digits).
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Adaptations: Bone fusion and posture changes relate to locomotion. Examples: fusion of leg bones, loss/fusion of digits, shift of stance to toes/digits, ungulates (claw to hoof).
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Test your knowledge on skeletal anatomy, including planes of reference and skeletal divisions. This quiz covers key aspects like the axial skeleton, vertebral column, and rib structure to help you understand the fundamental features of human anatomy.
