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Condyles are found in the axial skeleton only.

False

Trochanters are unique to the femur.

True

The mastoid process cannot be palpated on a living person.

False

Healthy paranasal sinuses are filled with mucus.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The optic canal is part of the sphenoid bone.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sutures are found between the cranial, facial, and sacral bones.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The atlantoaxial joint is the joint between C1 and C2.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

All ribs articulate with the sternum.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Men have one rib fewer than women.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The styloid process of the radius can be palpated proximal to the thumb.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are three bones in the pollex.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pubic symphysis can be palpated as a hard prominence above the genitalia.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Medial and lateral condyles of the femur are involved in the hip joint.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ischium is posterior to the pubis and inferior to the ilium.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The average number of bones in the adult skeleton is _____?

<p>206</p> Signup and view all the answers

All the bones below belong to the axial skeleton, except the _____, which belongs to the appendicular skeleton.

<p>Scapula</p> Signup and view all the answers

A rounded knob that articulates with another bone is called a(n) _____?

<p>Condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Any bony prominence is called a(n) _____?

<p>Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does an adult not have as many bones as a child?

<p>Some separate bones gradually fuse with age.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sesamoid bone?

<p>A bone that forms within some tendons in response to stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hole through a bone that usually allows passage for nerves and blood vessels is called a(n) _____?

<p>Foramen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the bones below does not belong to the appendicular skeleton?

<p>Ethmoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most of the bones of the skull are connected by immovable joints called _____?

<p>Sutures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sinuses are absent from which bone?

<p>Temporal</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are found on the temporal bone except the _____?

<p>Sella turcica</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are not considered facial bones?

<p>Parietal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ houses the pituitary gland (hypophysis) and is found in the _____?

<p>Sella turcica; sphenoid bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is a single unpaired bone?

<p>Ethmoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ suture separates the temporal bone from the parietal bone.

<p>Squamous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bone Anatomy and Classification

  • Condyles are not restricted to the axial skeleton; they can be found in other regions.
  • Trochanters are unique to the femur, distinguishing it from other bones.
  • The mastoid process on the temporal bone can be palpated externally on a living person.
  • Healthy paranasal sinuses are air-filled and not filled with mucus.

Cranial and Facial Bones

  • The optic canal is located in the sphenoid bone, crucial for optic nerve passage.
  • Sutures connect cranial, facial, and sacral bones, forming immovable joints in the skull.
  • The atlantoaxial joint, between C1 and C2 vertebrae, allows for head rotation.
  • All ribs do not articulate with the sternum; only true ribs connect directly.

Ribs and Gender Differences

  • Men and women have the same number of ribs, with no significant difference in rib count.

Palpable Bone Features

  • The radius's styloid process can be palpated near the base of the thumb.
  • The pubic symphysis is a palpable structure above the genitalia.

Skeletal Structure

  • The average adult skeleton contains 206 bones.
  • The scapula is part of the appendicular skeleton and not included in the axial skeleton.
  • A condyle is a rounded knob that articulates with another bone.

Bone Terminology

  • Any bony prominence is classified as a process, which can include epicondyles and tubercles.
  • Some separate bones in a child fuse with age, resulting in fewer bones in adults.

Sesamoid Bones and Bone Passage

  • Sesamoid bones form within tendons due to stress, enhancing movement and joint function.
  • Foramen refers to any hole through a bone allowing passage for nerves and blood vessels.

Appendicular vs. Axial Skeleton

  • Ethmoid bone does not belong to the appendicular skeleton, as it is part of the axial skeleton.
  • Sutures are the primary joints connecting most skull bones.

Sinus Locations

  • Temporal bone lacks sinuses, which are present in other skull bones like the sphenoid, frontal, and maxilla.

Bone Characteristics

  • The temporal bone features processes such as the zygomatic process, mastoid process, and external acoustic meatus, but not the sella turcica.
  • Parietal bones are not considered facial bones; they are part of the cranial structure.

Sella Turcica and Bone Pairing

  • The sella turcica, located in the sphenoid bone, houses the pituitary gland.
  • Ethmoid bone is a single, unpaired bone in the skull, differentiating it from paired bones like the parietals.

Skull Sutures

  • Squamous suture separates the temporal and parietal bones, whereas coronal and lambdoid sutures connect different cranial structures.

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Test your knowledge of the skeletal system with these flashcards covering Chapter 8. From understanding key terms like condyles and trochanters to anatomical features such as the mastoid process, this quiz will reinforce your learning. Perfect for students looking to review essential concepts in anatomy.

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