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A patient is experiencing difficulty rotating their head. Considering the vertebral column's function, which anatomical feature is MOST likely involved?
A patient is experiencing difficulty rotating their head. Considering the vertebral column's function, which anatomical feature is MOST likely involved?
- The sacral promontory's alignment with the apex.
- The lumbar vertebrae's transverse ridges.
- The axis's dens articulating with the atlas. (correct)
- The atlas's articulation with the occipital condyles.
A forensic anthropologist discovers a set of vertebrae with bifid spinous processes. Which region of the vertebral column did these vertebrae MOST likely originate from?
A forensic anthropologist discovers a set of vertebrae with bifid spinous processes. Which region of the vertebral column did these vertebrae MOST likely originate from?
- Thoracic
- Sacral
- Lumbar
- Cervical (correct)
A weightlifter injures a bone in their wrist during a lift. Based on the typical shape and classification of wrist bones, which type of bone is MOST likely affected?
A weightlifter injures a bone in their wrist during a lift. Based on the typical shape and classification of wrist bones, which type of bone is MOST likely affected?
- Irregular bone.
- Flat bone.
- Short bone. (correct)
- Long bone.
An X-ray reveals a small, round bone embedded within a tendon near the knee. Which type of bone is this MOST likely to be, and what is its primary function?
An X-ray reveals a small, round bone embedded within a tendon near the knee. Which type of bone is this MOST likely to be, and what is its primary function?
During an anatomy lab, a student identifies a depression on the humerus where muscles attach. Which of the following terms BEST describes this anatomical feature?
During an anatomy lab, a student identifies a depression on the humerus where muscles attach. Which of the following terms BEST describes this anatomical feature?
Damage to the crista galli would most likely affect which structure?
Damage to the crista galli would most likely affect which structure?
A fracture of the sphenoid bone that damages the foramen ovale would most likely affect which nerve?
A fracture of the sphenoid bone that damages the foramen ovale would most likely affect which nerve?
Which of the following cranial bones articulates with all other cranial bones?
Which of the following cranial bones articulates with all other cranial bones?
Which of the following structures is NOT associated with the temporal bone?
Which of the following structures is NOT associated with the temporal bone?
Through which opening does the internal carotid artery enter the cranial cavity?
Through which opening does the internal carotid artery enter the cranial cavity?
Which of the following bones is the MOST superior in anatomical position?
Which of the following bones is the MOST superior in anatomical position?
What is a primary function of the paranasal sinuses?
What is a primary function of the paranasal sinuses?
A forensic anthropologist discovers a skull with a prominent external occipital protuberance and well-defined nuchal lines. This MOST likely indicates:
A forensic anthropologist discovers a skull with a prominent external occipital protuberance and well-defined nuchal lines. This MOST likely indicates:
A researcher is studying the path of cranial nerves exiting the skull. If they are specifically interested in the nerve that passes through the foramen ovale, which bone are they primarily investigating?
A researcher is studying the path of cranial nerves exiting the skull. If they are specifically interested in the nerve that passes through the foramen ovale, which bone are they primarily investigating?
A patient presents with a fractured zygomatic bone affecting the orbit. Which other bone listed also contributes significantly to the formation of the bony orbit?
A patient presents with a fractured zygomatic bone affecting the orbit. Which other bone listed also contributes significantly to the formation of the bony orbit?
During a forensic investigation, a skull is found. The investigators note a distinct fracture of the sella turcica. Which bone has been damaged?
During a forensic investigation, a skull is found. The investigators note a distinct fracture of the sella turcica. Which bone has been damaged?
A surgeon needs to access the sphenoidal sinuses for a procedure. Through which other structure MUST the surgeon pass, or at least be aware of its proximity?
A surgeon needs to access the sphenoidal sinuses for a procedure. Through which other structure MUST the surgeon pass, or at least be aware of its proximity?
A patient has suffered a blow to the face, resulting in a fractured mandible. The fracture runs along the horizontal portion of the mandible. Which specific part of the mandible is most likely affected?
A patient has suffered a blow to the face, resulting in a fractured mandible. The fracture runs along the horizontal portion of the mandible. Which specific part of the mandible is most likely affected?
Following a car accident, a patient presents with hyperextension of the neck. Which ligament is MOST likely to be damaged?
Following a car accident, a patient presents with hyperextension of the neck. Which ligament is MOST likely to be damaged?
A physical therapist is explaining spinal development to new parents. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the spinal curvatures?
A physical therapist is explaining spinal development to new parents. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the spinal curvatures?
When comparing the functions of the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments, what is a key difference in their attachments on the vertebral column?
When comparing the functions of the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments, what is a key difference in their attachments on the vertebral column?
Which of the following structures is located on the femur and serves as a point of attachment for muscles?
Which of the following structures is located on the femur and serves as a point of attachment for muscles?
A patient has sustained a lower leg injury affecting the stability of their ankle joint. Which bone is most likely involved in this aspect of the injury?
A patient has sustained a lower leg injury affecting the stability of their ankle joint. Which bone is most likely involved in this aspect of the injury?
Which of the following features differentiates the male pelvis from the female pelvis?
Which of the following features differentiates the male pelvis from the female pelvis?
What is the primary function of the fibula in relation to the ankle joint?
What is the primary function of the fibula in relation to the ankle joint?
Which of the following anatomical features is found on the tibia?
Which of the following anatomical features is found on the tibia?
Which characteristic primarily distinguishes the pelvic girdle from the pectoral girdle?
Which characteristic primarily distinguishes the pelvic girdle from the pectoral girdle?
During a fall, a person lands on their shoulder. Which of the following structures of the scapula is most likely to be directly impacted?
During a fall, a person lands on their shoulder. Which of the following structures of the scapula is most likely to be directly impacted?
A surgeon is repairing a fracture of the humerus and notes the location is a common site for such injuries. Which specific region of the humerus is the surgeon most likely working on?
A surgeon is repairing a fracture of the humerus and notes the location is a common site for such injuries. Which specific region of the humerus is the surgeon most likely working on?
If a weightlifter is performing bicep curls, where does the biceps brachii primarily attach on the scapula?
If a weightlifter is performing bicep curls, where does the biceps brachii primarily attach on the scapula?
Which of the following structures is found on the posterior side of the humerus and accommodates a nerve?
Which of the following structures is found on the posterior side of the humerus and accommodates a nerve?
If a patient has damage to the lateral side of their distal humerus affecting articulation with the forearm, which structure is most likely involved?
If a patient has damage to the lateral side of their distal humerus affecting articulation with the forearm, which structure is most likely involved?
Which carpal bone is located most proximally in the wrist and articulates with the radius?
Which carpal bone is located most proximally in the wrist and articulates with the radius?
A patient presents with a fracture of a carpal bone after falling on an outstretched hand. The fracture is near the 'scaffold' of the wrist. Which carpal bone is most likely fractured?
A patient presents with a fracture of a carpal bone after falling on an outstretched hand. The fracture is near the 'scaffold' of the wrist. Which carpal bone is most likely fractured?
Flashcards
Atlas Vertebra
Atlas Vertebra
Vertebra that allows nodding 'yes'; articulates with occipital condyles.
Axial Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
Skull Bones Count
Skull Bones Count
The skull consists of 22 bones: 8 cranial and 14 facial.
Axis Vertebra
Axis Vertebra
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Sutures (Skull)
Sutures (Skull)
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Sesamoid Bone
Sesamoid Bone
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Coronal Suture
Coronal Suture
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Foramen
Foramen
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Tuberosity/Tubercle
Tuberosity/Tubercle
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Lambdoid Suture
Lambdoid Suture
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Occipital Bone
Occipital Bone
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Ethmoid Bone
Ethmoid Bone
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Temporal Bone
Temporal Bone
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Bones of the Sphenoid
Bones of the Sphenoid
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Openings in the Sphenoid
Openings in the Sphenoid
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Unpaired Facial Bones
Unpaired Facial Bones
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Paired Facial Bones
Paired Facial Bones
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Bones Forming the Orbits
Bones Forming the Orbits
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Rami of the Mandible
Rami of the Mandible
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Keystone Facial Bones
Keystone Facial Bones
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Nasal Cavity Bones
Nasal Cavity Bones
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Pelvic Girdle Function
Pelvic Girdle Function
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Pectoral Girdle Function
Pectoral Girdle Function
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Acromion
Acromion
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Coracoid process
Coracoid process
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Glenoid cavity
Glenoid cavity
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Surgical neck (humerus)
Surgical neck (humerus)
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Trochlea
Trochlea
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Carpal Bones Mnemonic
Carpal Bones Mnemonic
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Femur
Femur
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Tibia
Tibia
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Fibula
Fibula
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Acetabulum
Acetabulum
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Female Pelvis
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Study Notes
Midterm Review: HS1300 & 2300
Axial Skeleton
- Consists of the skull and mandible, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
Skull
- There are 22 bones, consisting of 8 cranial and 14 facial bones.
- The skull is divided into the cranial vault and base.
- The skull is divided into anterior, middle, and posterior fossae.
Skull Bones
- Paired bones include the temporal and parietal bones.
- Unpaired bones include the frontal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid.
Sutures
- Sutures are the joints where the bones of the skull fuse together.
- The coronal suture connects the parietal and frontal bones.
- The squamous suture connects the parietal and temporal bones.
- The sagittal suture divides the parietal bones.
- The lambdoid suture connects the parietal and occipital bones.
Bones to Know: Skull
- Key bones and structures include the Frontal Bone, Parietal Bone, Occipital Bone, Temporal Bone, Sphenoid Bone, Ethmoid Bone, Maxilla, Mandible, Nasal Bone, and many more.
- External landmarks include: Coronal Suture, Squamous Suture, Lambdoid Suture, External Acoustic Meatus, Mastoid Process, Styloid Process, Condylar Process, Mandibular Notch, and Mandibular Ramus.
- Bones and structures of Ethmoid Bone, Sphenoid Bone, and the Temporal Bone make up the cranial base.
Bones of the Cranial Base
- Temporal Bone: Composed of squamous, tympanic, and petrous sections with the mastoid process. Foramina include jugular, carotid canal, and internal acoustic meatus.
- Sphenoid Bone: Contains body, sella turcica, sphenoidal sinuses, greater/lesser wings, pterygoid processes. Openings consist of optic canal, superior orbital fissure, foramen rotundum/ovale/spinosum.
- Ethmoid Bone: Includes cribiform plate, crista galli, perpendicular plate. Openings consist of ethmoidal labyrinth and nasal conchae.
Q&A: Cranial Bones
- The occipital bone contains the foramen magnum.
- The zygomatic bone does not contain sinus.
Mnemonics for Sphenoid Bone
- Big Sharks Swim Gracefully Like Predators
- Big --> Body
- Sharks--> Sella Turcica
- Swin --> Sphenoidal sinuses
- Gracefully --> greater wings
- Like --> lesser wings
- Predators --> pterygoid processes
- Only Stressful Research Overwhelms Students
- Only --> optic canal
- Stressful --> superior orbital fissure
- Research --> foramen rotundum
- Overwhelms --> foramen ovale
- Students --> foramen spinosum
The Face
- Unpaired facial bones consist of the mandible and vomer.
- Paired facial bones consist of the maxillae, zygomatic bones, nasal bones, lacrimal bones, palatine bones, and inferior nasal conchae.
- The zygomatic, ethmoid, lacrimal, frontal, sphenoid, maxillary, and palatine bones form the orbits.
The Mandible
- Landmarks of the Mandible include the mandibular fossa, mandibular foramen, alveolar process, mental foramen, condylar process, and ramus
- The rami connects the body of the mandible to the condylar and coronoid processes.
Keystone Bones Practice Questions
- Which bones are considered the keystone bones of the face?
- Maxillary bones.
- Which bones form the nasal cavity?
- the ethmoid bone, the vomer, the maxilla, lacrimal bone, inferior nasal conchae, palatine bones, and the sphenoid bones.
- the nasal bone forms the nasal bridge but does not contribute to the nasal cavity itself.
Vertebral Column
- Consists of 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae.
- There are 4 curvatures of the spine; the thoracic and sacral are present at birth, while the cervical and lumbar develop with walking.
- Two key ligaments: anterior longitudinal (prevents hyperextension) and posterior longitudinal.
- Posterior ligament attaches only to intervertebral discs.
Vertebrae
- Atlas: First cervical vertebra that supports the skull and allows for nodding "yes" via articulation with occipital condyles.
- Axis: Second cervical vertebra that is important for shaking the head "no" (dens).
Sacrum
- Some People Always Say Talking Fast Makes Learning Awesome mnemonic is used to remember key landmarks.
- Some → Sacral Promontory
- People → Ala
- Always → Apex
- Say → Superior Articular Processes
- Talking → Transverse Ridges
- Fast → Facet of Superior Articular Process
- Makes → Median Sacral Crest
- Learning → Lateral Sacral Crest
- Awesome → Auricular Surface
Intervertebral Disc Practice Questions
- What are the components of the intervertebral disc?
- nucleus pulposus and anulus fibrosus
- Which feature is unique to cervical vertebrae?
- Bifid spinous processes
Appendicular Skeleton
- Long Bones: Shaft plus two ends with elongated shape. Tubular shaft, epiphysis ends (spongy bone surrounded by compact bone). Examples: humerus, femur, radius, ulna, tibia, fibula.
- Short Bones: Roughly cube-shaped (compact bone externally, spongy bone internally). Examples: bones of the wrist and ankle.
- Flat Bones: Thin, flat, slightly curved. Examples: ribs, sternum, occipital bone.
- Irregular Bones: Various shapes. Examples: scapula, vertebrae, mandible.
- Sesamoid Bones: Bones formed in tendons; small, round bones. Examples: patella, pisiform.
Latin Names
- Fossa: Depression or hollow.
- Foramen: Opening.
- Epicondyle: Projection near a condyle (epi = over, near, at, upon).
- Condyle: Rounded prominence at END of bone.
- Tuberosity/tubercle: Projection or bump with roughed surface (tub-bump).
- Process: Relatively large projection or prominent bump, Pro-Pro.
- Ramus: Extension of bone (rams have horns, extension of the bone).
- Facet: Small, flattened articular surface (rhymes with flat).
- Fovea: Small pit, usually on the head of a bone (fovea = ditch, pit).
Pelvic vs Pectoral Girdle
Pectoral | Pelvic | |
---|---|---|
Bones | Clavicle, Scapula | Paired hip bones |
Function | Attaches muscles for upper limb movement | Attaches lower limbs to spine; supports visceral organs; connects to the axial skeleton with strong ligaments |
Mobility | Limbs are mobile | Less limb mobility; more stability |
Cavity | Glenoid cavity | Acetabulum |
Pectoral Girdle
- CLAVICLE – ANTERIORLY, SCAPULA - POSTERIORLY Key landmarks:
- Acromion: highest point of scapula (A =1st letter of alphabet, highest point)
- Supraspinous fossa: super- Supra, fossa = depression
- Scapular notch: small notch
- Coracoid process: hook/C shaped ( Attachment point for biceps brachii)
- Glenoid cavity: where the head of the humerus goes
- Medial and Lateral borders
Clavicle
- A part of the pectoral girdle
- Has a medial end connected to the manubrium of sternum.
- Has an acromial end connecting to the acromion process.
- Considered a long bone with epiphyses, spongy bone and compact bone.
Humerus
- Head lies underneath the anatomical neck
- Surgical Neck: fractures typically occur here
- Greater tubercle is proximal and larger than the Lesser tubercle which is proximal and smaller.
- Deltoid tuberosity: a lateral part of the humerus that allow the deltoid to attach
- Distal features include the medial and Lateral epicondyle
- Another landmark area includes the lateral supracondylar ridge Coronoid fossa lies small, medial
- Olecranon Fossa: a large posterior depression
- Radial fossa: a small lateral depression
- Capitulum: lies on lateral side
- Trochlea: spool shaped
- Radial Groove: a posterior side for radial nerve
- Intertubercular groove: lies in between tubercles
Radius
- Landmarks include: Head for articulation, Neck, Radial Tuberosity and Radial Styloid Process
Ulna
- Landmarks include: Olecranon, Trochlear Notch, Coronoid Process, Radial Notch
Hand Bones
- Includes 14 phalanges (long bones) Remember pollex is thumb
- Include 5 metacarpals (long bones)
- Includes 8 carpals
Carpal Bones
- Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can't Handle Mnemonic to remember Bones of wrist
- Scaphoid: Scaffold
- Lunate: Lunar-moon
- Triquetrum: Triangle queen
- Pisiform: Pizza-form
- Trapezium: Trapeze
- Trapezoid: Trapezoid-trap
- Capitate: Captain
- Hamate: Ham-mate
Femur
- Longest and strongest bone in the body
- Fovea capitis, Neck, and Shaft
- Lesser trochanter and Greater trochanter landmark areas
- Intertrochanteric line: Intertrochanteric
- Patellar surface
- Adductor tubercle: (medial protuberance)
- Lateral epicondyle
- Medical epicondyle
- Medical Condyle
- Lateral Condyle
Tibia
- Landmarks to note: Lateral condyle
- Tibial tuberosity
- Medial condyle
- Intercondylar eminence
- Anterior border
- Tibial shaft
- Medial malleolus: inner ankle
- Articular facet: hugs talus
- Infereior articular surface
- Lateral condyle
- Fibular Notch
- Line for soleus muscle
- Forms ankle joint with talus
FIBULA
- Fibula stabilizes ankle joint
- Landmarks to know: Head of fibula, Shaft, Fibular notch, Lateral malleolus: outer ankle
Hip/Coxal Bone
- 3 parts which make up: Ilium, Ischium, pubis
- Ischium is referred to as here in the purple
- Acetabulum: deep socket
- Ischial: body, ramus, spine
- Lesser sciatic notch
- Iliac crest: think mountain crest
- Iliac spine Landmark areas
- Gluteal line also to note -Iliac fossa
- Greater sciatic notch
Male and Female Pelvis Structure
Female | Male | |
---|---|---|
Size | Wider, Shallowerlighter | Taller, Narrowerheavier |
Pubic Arch | Wide > 80 degrees | Narrow<70 degrees |
Coccyx | Flexible and straighter | Projected inverted, Immoveable |
Limb Iiac crest | Shorter iliac crest | Higher Iliac Crest |
Scarcum | Shorter wider curved | Longer narrow straighter |
True Pelvis | More room in true pelvis | Less room in true pelvis |
Tarsal Bones
- Talus and calcaneus are the bones to bare weight
- Tiger (talus) = medial longitudinal arch
- Cub (calcaneus)
- Need (navicular)
- I ( intermediate)
- L ( Lateral)
- C (cuneiforms)
- C - Cuboid
- 5 tarsals
- 14 phalanges except hallux
Muscles of the Limbs
Muscles That Move Scapula
Muscle | Insertion | Actions |
---|---|---|
Levator scapulae | C1-C4 | ELEV, ROT |
Rhomboid minor | C7-T1, Scapula | RETR, ELEV, ROT |
Rhomboid major | T2-T5 | RETR, ELEV, ROT |
Trapezius | Occipital/Spinous Processes, Scapula/clavicle | ELEV, DEPR, RETR, ROT |
Muscles That Move Scapula (Subclavis)
- Ribs, costal cartilage Origin, Clavicle Insertion, Stabilization, DEPR Action.
- Pectoralis minor Origin Ribs, Insertion Coracoid process (scapula). PROTR, DEPR Action
- Serratus Anterior Origin- Scapula,Action PROTR+ROT
Muscles That Move Humerus Action
Muscle | Origin | Insertion | Actions |
---|---|---|---|
Subscapularis | Subscapular fossa | Lesser tuberosity | Med. ROT |
Supraspinatus | Supraspinous fossa | N/A | ABD |
Infraspinatus | Infraspinous fossa | Greater tuberosity | Lat. ROT |
Teres minor | Lateral border | N/A | Lat. ROT |
Teres major | Scapula | N/A | N/A |
Latissimus dorsi | spinous processes of T7-T12, lumbar and sacral vertebrae; inferior 3-4 ribs; iliac crest | intertubercular groove of the humerus | ADD, EXT, med. ROT |
Pectoralis major | clavicle, sternum, ribs | intertubercular groove (humerus) | ADD, MED Rot, FLX |
Coracobrachialis | Coracoid process | Humerus | FLX, ADD |
Deltoid | clavicle, acromion and scapular spine | Deltoid tuberosity (humerus) | ABD, med ROT, FLX, EXT |
Anterior Compartment
- Iliopsoas:
- Psoas Major
- Iliacus
- Rectus Femoris
- Vastus Lateralis
- Vastus Medialis
- Vastus Intermedius
- Insertion can be found at Lesser trochanter
Medial Compartment
- Pectineus
- Adductor Longus (in front)
- Adductor Brevis
- Adductor Magnus (posterior head)
- Insertion found on Linea aspera
Posterior Compartment
- Semimembranosus
- Biceps Femoris (2 heads)
- Adductor Magnus (anterior head)
Superficial Muscle
- Sartorius (anterior)
- Gracillis (medial)
- Semitendinosus (posterior)
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