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Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?
How many bones are typically found in an adult human skeleton?
How many bones are typically found in an adult human skeleton?
Which type of bone tissue is characterized as homogeneous?
Which type of bone tissue is characterized as homogeneous?
Which of the following classifications describes bones like the femur?
Which of the following classifications describes bones like the femur?
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What are the two subdivisions of the skeleton?
What are the two subdivisions of the skeleton?
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Which of the following statements about spongy bone is true?
Which of the following statements about spongy bone is true?
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What is the primary mineral stored in bones?
What is the primary mineral stored in bones?
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Which type of bone is typically made up mostly of compact bone?
Which type of bone is typically made up mostly of compact bone?
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What is the primary function of the paranasal sinuses?
What is the primary function of the paranasal sinuses?
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Which bone is considered the only bone that does not articulate with another bone?
Which bone is considered the only bone that does not articulate with another bone?
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What is the primary function of the vertebral foramen?
What is the primary function of the vertebral foramen?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the paranasal sinuses?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the paranasal sinuses?
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Which anatomical feature is absent in the atlas compared to other cervical vertebrae?
Which anatomical feature is absent in the atlas compared to other cervical vertebrae?
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What is the proportion of the fetal skull's length compared to its body length?
What is the proportion of the fetal skull's length compared to its body length?
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Which of the following structures is correctly associated with the axis (C2)?
Which of the following structures is correctly associated with the axis (C2)?
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Identify the structure that primarily forms the posterior boundary of the vertebral foramen.
Identify the structure that primarily forms the posterior boundary of the vertebral foramen.
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What are fontanels in the fetal skull?
What are fontanels in the fetal skull?
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Which sinus is located anteriorly in the skull?
Which sinus is located anteriorly in the skull?
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Which feature is responsible for the articulation of the atlas with the skull?
Which feature is responsible for the articulation of the atlas with the skull?
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Which part of the hyoid bone aids in attachment for muscles involved in swallowing?
Which part of the hyoid bone aids in attachment for muscles involved in swallowing?
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What helps the fetal skull to compress during childbirth?
What helps the fetal skull to compress during childbirth?
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What type of joint is represented by the head of the humerus and the scapula?
What type of joint is represented by the head of the humerus and the scapula?
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Which of the following types of joints allows movement in only one plane?
Which of the following types of joints allows movement in only one plane?
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Which condition is characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths?
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of tendon sheaths?
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What type of joint is formed between the carpal and metacarpal #1?
What type of joint is formed between the carpal and metacarpal #1?
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Which form of arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease?
Which form of arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease?
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What is the most common chronic form of arthritis related to normal aging processes?
What is the most common chronic form of arthritis related to normal aging processes?
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What initial symptoms are commonly associated with arthritis?
What initial symptoms are commonly associated with arthritis?
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Which type of joint is NOT classified as multiaxial?
Which type of joint is NOT classified as multiaxial?
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What characterizes primary curvatures of the vertebral column?
What characterizes primary curvatures of the vertebral column?
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Which of the following vertebrae are included in the lumbar region?
Which of the following vertebrae are included in the lumbar region?
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Identify which of the following statements about secondary curvatures is true.
Identify which of the following statements about secondary curvatures is true.
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What structures form the vertebral arch?
What structures form the vertebral arch?
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How many fused vertebrae make up the coccyx?
How many fused vertebrae make up the coccyx?
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Which curvature is associated with the thoracic region?
Which curvature is associated with the thoracic region?
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Which of the following correctly describes the cervical curvature?
Which of the following correctly describes the cervical curvature?
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What type of vertebrae is found in the sacral region?
What type of vertebrae is found in the sacral region?
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Study Notes
Skeletal System Overview
- The skeletal system is composed of bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments
- It is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, rib cage) and the appendicular skeleton (limbs)
Functions of Bones
- Provide support for the body
- Protect soft organs, such as the brain and spinal cord, and thoracic organs
- Facilitate movement with skeletal muscles
- Store minerals, primarily calcium and phosphorus, and fat in the marrow cavity
- Produce blood cells through hematopoiesis
Bone Types and Structures
- The adult skeleton contains 206 bones.
- Bone tissue is classified into two types: compact bone, which is dense and homogeneous, and spongy bone, which has a porous structure.
Classification of Bones by Shape
- Long bones are longer than they are wide, with a shaft and heads at both ends.
- Example: femur, humerus
- Short bones are roughly cube-shaped.
- Example: bones of the wrist and ankle
- Flat bones are thin and flattened, usually curved.
- Example: cranial bones, ribs, sternum
- Irregular bones have complex shapes.
- Example: vertebrae, hip bones
Skull Bones
- The skull is made up of many bones that articulate with each other through sutures.
- Important bones include:
- Frontal bone
- Parietal bones
- Temporal bones
- Sphenoid bone
- Ethmoid bone
- Maxilla
- Mandible
- Nasal bone
- Zygomatic bones
- Lacrimal bones
- Vomer
Paranasal Sinuses
- These are hollow cavities within several skull bones surrounding the nasal cavity.
- Functions include lightening the skull and contributing to resonance and amplification of the voice.
The Hyoid Bone
- This is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone.
- It anchors the tongue and aids in swallowing and speech.
The Fetal Skull
- The fetal skull is large relative to the infant's body, making up 1/4 of the total body length.
- Fontanels, fibrous membranes that connect cranial bones, are present in the fetal skull.
- Fontanels allow for compression during birth and brain growth during pregnancy and infancy. They ossify within 24 months after birth.
The Vertebral Column
- The vertebral column, also known as the spine, consists of 26 bones (vertebrae).
- It has four curvatures:
- Cervical curvature (concave)
- Thoracic curvature (convex)
- Lumbar curvature (concave)
- Sacral curvature (convex)
- Coccyx curvature (convex)
- The primary curvatures, thoracic and sacral, are present at birth.
- The secondary curvatures, cervical and lumbar, develop after birth.
A Typical Vertebra
- Each vertebra has a body, vertebral arch, vertebral foramen, transverse processes, spinous process, and superior and inferior articular processes.
Important Vertebrae
- Atlas (C1): The first cervical vertebra, supports the skull.
- Axis (C2): The second cervical vertebra, allows for rotation of the head.
Types of Joints
- Joints are the junctions between bones.
- They allow for movement and flexibility.
- Joints are classified based on their degree of movement:
- Nonaxial: No movement.
- Uniaxial: Movement in one plane.
- Biaxial: Movement in two planes.
- Multiaxial: Movement in three planes.
- Common types of joints include:
- Condylar joint (biaxial)
- Saddle joint (biaxial)
- Ball-and-socket joint (multiaxial)
Inflammatory Conditions Associated with Joints
- Bursitis: Inflammation of a bursa, often caused by trauma or friction.
- Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendon sheaths.
- Arthritis: A group of over 100 inflammatory or degenerative diseases of the joints.
- It is the most widespread crippling disease in the United States.
- Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling.
Clinical Forms of Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis: The most common type of arthritis, often related to aging.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease that targets the joints, often causing symmetrical inflammation and leading to deformities.
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Description
Explore the essentials of the skeletal system, which includes its composition, functions, and classifications. This quiz covers the axial and appendicular skeleton, various bone types, and their shapes, providing a comprehensive understanding of this vital system in the human body.
