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5 Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards

1
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another name for shoulder girdle

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pectoral girdle

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what does the pectoral girdle consist of?

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two bones: a clavicle and a scapula

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another name for pectoral girdle

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shoulder girdle

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what consists of a clavicle and a scapula

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the pectoral girdle

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clavicle

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collarbone; attaches to the manubrium of the sternum medially and to the scapula laterally

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collarbone

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clavicle

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attaches to the manubrium of the sternum medially and to the scapula laterally

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clavicle

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what is the purpose of the clavicle?

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acts as a brace to hold the arm away from the top of the thorax and helps prevent shoulder dislocation

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acts as a brace to hold the arm away from the top of the thorax and helps prevent shoulder dislocation

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clavicle

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10
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when this is broken, the whole shoulder region caves in medially

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clavicle

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11
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scapulae

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shoulder blades;

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12
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triangular bone commonly called “wings” because they flare when we move our arms posteriorly

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scapulae

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13
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shoulder blades

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scapulae

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description of scapulae

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triangular; each has a flattened body and two important processes: the acromion and the beaklike corocoid

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15
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triangular; each has a flattened body and two important processes: the acromion and the beaklike corocoid

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scapulae (the two scapula)

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16
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where does the scapulae attach to the clavicle?

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at the acromioclavicular joint; the acromion process of the scapula connects with the clavicle laterally at this joint

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17
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acromioclavicular joint

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where the acromion process of the scapula connects with the clavicle laterally

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acromion process

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the enlarged end of the spine of the scapula; part of the scapula that connects with the clavicle laterally

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19
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the enlarged end of the spine of the scapula

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acromion process

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20
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part of the scapula that connects with the clavicle laterally

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acromion process

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21
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coracoid process

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is a small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula; anchors some muscles of the arm; Pointing laterally forward, it, together with the acromion, serves to stabilize the shoulder joint

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22
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a small hook-like structure on the lateral edge of the superior anterior portion of the scapula

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coracoid process

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23
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together with the acromion, it serves to stabilize the shoulder joint

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coracoid process

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24
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suprascapular notch

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medial to the coracoid process of the scapula; large indentation which serves as a nerve passageway

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25
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indentation medial to the coracoid process of the scapula

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suprascapular notch

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large indentation on the superior edge of the scapula which serves as a nerve passageway

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suprascapular notch

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27
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how is the scapula attached to the axial skeleton?

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it is not directly attached; it is loosely held in place by trunk muscles

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28
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it is not directly attached to the axial skeleton; it is loosely held in place by trunk muscles

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scapula

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29
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what are the three borders of the scapula?

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superior
medial (vertebral)
lateral (axillary)

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30
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the three angles (corners) of the scapula

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superior
inferior
lateral

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glenoid cavity

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shallow socket on the scapula that receives the head of the arm bone; is in the lateral angle

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32
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shallow socket on the scapula that receives the head of the arm bone; is in the lateral angle

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glenoid cavity

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33
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part of the scapula that connects with the humerus

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glenoid cavity

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34
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drawback to the lightness of the pectoral girdle that allows exceptional free movement and flexibility tot he upper limb

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pectoral girdle is very easily dislocated

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35
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factors that cause the pectoral girdle to be very light and allow extremely free movement of the upper limbs

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  • -pectoral girdle only attaches to the axial skeleton at one point: the sternoclavicular joint
  • -loose attachment of the scapula allows it to slide back and forth against the thorax as muscles act
  • -glenoid cavity is shallow and shoulder joint poorly reinforced by ligaments
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36
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what is the arm formed by?

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a single bone, the humerus

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37
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humerus

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single long bone that forms the arm

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38
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at the proximal end of this bone is a rounded head that fits into the shallow glenoid cavity of the scapula

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humerus

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39
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what is at the proximal end of the humerus

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a rounded head that fits into the shallow glenoid cavity of the scapula

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40
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anatomical neck

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immediately inferior to the head of the humerus; obliquely directed; its upper half represented by a narrow groove that separates the head of the humerus from the two tubercles

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immediately inferior to the head of the humerus; obliquely directed; its upper half represented by a narrow groove that separates the head of the humerus from the two tubercles

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anatomical neck

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42
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greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus

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two bony projections anterolateral to the head; sites of muscle attachment; separated from each other by the deep groove of the intertubercular sulcus and from the head by the anatomical neck

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two bony projections anterolateral to the head of the humerus and sites of muscle attachment

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greater and lesser tubercles

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intertubercular sulcus

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deep groove separating the greater and lesser tubercles at the proximal end of the humerus

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deep groove separating the greater and lesser tubercles at the proximal end of the humerus

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intertubercular sulcus

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46
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surgical neck of the humerus

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just distal to the tubercles at the proximal end; where the humerus thins from the head

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47
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just distal to the tubercles at the proximal end; where the humerus thins from the head

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surgical neck

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48
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deltoid tuberosity

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roughened area midpoint of the shaft of the humerus; where the large deltoid muscle of the shoulder attaches

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49
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roughened area midpoint of the shaft of the humerus

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deltoid tuberosity

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where the large deltoid muscle of the shoulder attaches to the humerus

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deltoid tuberosity

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radial groove

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runs obliquely down the posterior aspect of the humerus shaft; marks the course of the radial nerve (important nerve of upper limb)

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52
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runs obliquely down the posterior aspect of the humerus shaft

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radial groove

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53
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marks the course of the radial nerve (important nerve of upper limb) along the posterior of the humerus

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radial groove

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trochlea

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spool-like medial portion of the articular surface of the elbow joint on the humerus; articulates with the trochlear notch on the ulna

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spool-like medial portion of the articular surface of the elbow joint on the humerus

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trochlea

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portion of humerus that articulates with the trochlear notch on the ulna

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trochlea

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capitulum

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lateral ball-like portion of the distal humerus that articulates in the elbow joint with the head of the radius

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58
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lateral ball-like portion of the distal humerus that articulates in the elbow joint with the head of the radius

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capitulum

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elbow joint

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medial trochlea of humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of ulna
lateral capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius

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coronoid fossa

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anterior depression above the trochlea on the humerus; receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion of the forearm

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61
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anterior depression above the trochlea on the humerus

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coronoid fossa

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part of humerus that receives the coronoid process of the ulna during flexion of the forearm

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coronoid fossa

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olecranon fossa

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posterior depression above the trochlea on the humerus; receives the olecranon of the ulna during extension of the forearm

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64
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posterior depression above the trochlea on the humerus

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olecranon fossa

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part of humerus that receives the olecranon of the ulna during extension of the forearm

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olecranon fossa

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flexion of the forearm

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flexion: coronoid fossa of the humerus receives coronoid process of the ulna

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67
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coronoid fossa of the humerus receives coronoid process of the ulna

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flexion of the forearm

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extension of the forearm

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extension: olecranon fossa of the humerus receives the olecranon of the ulna

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olecranon fossa of the humerus receives the olecranon of the ulna

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extension of the forearm

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medial epicondyle

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raised area medial to the trochlea on the distal end of the humerus; larger, more prominent and slightly more posterior in anatomical position than lateral epicondyle

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lateral epicondyle

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raised area lateral to the trochlea on the distal end of the humerus; posterior to capitulum

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epicondyles of the humerus

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lateral and medial; flank the coronoid fossa and the olecranon fossa of the elbow joint

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73
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flank the coronoid fossa and the olecranon fossa of the elbow joint

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lateral and medial epicondyles

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74
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bones that form the forearm

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radius

ulna

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75
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radius and ulna in anatomical position

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radius is the lateral bone (thumb)

ulna is the medial bone (pinkie)

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76
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lateral bone of the forearm

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radius

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77
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medial bone of the forearm

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ulna

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78
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thumb-side bone of the forearm

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radius

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79
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pinkie-side bone of the forearm

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ulna

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80
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what happens to the bones of the forearm when the hand is rotated so the palm faces posteriorly?

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the distal end of the radius crosses over and ends up medial to the ulna

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81
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when is the radius medial to the ulna?

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when the palm is rotated so it faces posterior

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82
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where do the radius and ulna articulate?

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articulate both proximally and distally at small radioulnar joints

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radioulnar joints

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proximal radioulnar joint and distal radioulnar joint; where the radius and ulna articulate

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84
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how are the radius and ulna connected?

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at both ends at the radioulnar joints and along entire length by the interosseous membrane

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85
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interosseous membrane

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flexible membrane that connects the radius and ulna along entire length

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86
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flexible membrane that connects the radius and ulna along entire length

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interosseous membrane

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87
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what do both the radius and the ulna have at their distal ends?

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both have a styloid process

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what does the disc-shaped head of the radius forms a joint with?

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the capitulum of the humerus

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radial tuberosity

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where the tendon of the biceps muscle attaches; just below the head of the radius

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90
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where the tendon of the biceps muscle attaches to the radius

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radial tuberosity

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91
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process just below the head of the radius

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radial tuberosity

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92
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these two processes of the ulna grip the trochlea of the humerus in a pliers-like joint

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coronoid process and olecranon; they are separated by the trochlear notch

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93
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what parts of the ulna are separated by the trochlear notch?

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coronoid process on the anterior and olecranon on the posterior

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anterior process on the proximal end of the ulna; part of joint that grips the trochlea of the humerus

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coronoid process

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95
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posterior process on the proximal end of the ulna; part of joint that grips the trochlea of the humerus

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olecranon

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coronoid process

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anterior process on the proximal end of the ulna; part of joint that grips the trochlea of the humerus

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olecranon

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posterior process on the proximal end of the ulna; part of joint that grips the trochlea of the humerus

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trochlear notch

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large depression of the ulna, formed by the olecranon and the coronoid process; articulates with the trochlea of the humerus

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99
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large depression of the ulna, formed by the olecranon and the coronoid process; articulates with the trochlea of the humerus

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trochlear notch

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100
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what does the skeleton of the hand consist of?

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carpals
metacarpals
phalanges

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101
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carpal bones

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bones of the wrist; eight bones arranged in two irregular rows of four bones each; form the carpus (wrist)

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102
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carpus

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wrist

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103
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form the carpus

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carpal bones

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104
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how are the carpals bound together?

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ligaments that restrict movements between them

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105
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metacarpals

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the five bones that form the palm of the hand; when the fist is clenched, the head form “knuckles”

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106
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the bones of the palm of the hand

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metacarpals

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107
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form the knuckles

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the heads of the metacarpals when the fist is clenched

108
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the head of the metacarpals form these

109
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phalanges

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bones of the fingers; each hand contains fourteen; three in each finger (proximal, middle, distal), two in thumb (proximal, distal)

110
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how many phalanges in each hand?

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fourteen; three in each finger (proximal, middle, distal), two in thumb (proximal, distal)

111
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bones of the fingers

112
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how many phalanges in each finger?

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three; two in thumb

113
Q

what is the pelvic girdle composed of

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two coxal bones (ossa coxae; hip bones) and the sacrum

114
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together with the coccyx forms the pelvis

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pelvic girdle

115
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difference between pelvic girdle and bony pelvis

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pelvic girdle = 2 coxal bones and sacrum

bony pelvis = 2 coxal bones, sacrum + coccyx

116
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how are the pelvic girdle and bony pelvis related?

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the bony pelvis is the pelvic girdle plus the coccyx

117
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other names for coxal bones

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ossa coxae

hip bones

118
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other names for ossa coxae

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coxal bones

hip bones

119
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other names for hip bones

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ossa coxae

coxal bones

120
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bones are large and heavy and attach securely to the axial skeleton via the sacral attachment to the lowermost lumbar vertebrae

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pelvic girdle

121
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pelvic girdle

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two hip bones and the sacrum; bones are large and heavy; attaches to the axial skeleton; sockets receive the thigh bones; function is bearing weight

122
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what are the bones of the pelvic girdle like

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large and heavy

123
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how does the pelvic girdle attach securely to the axial skeleton?

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via the sacral attachment to the lowermost vertebrae

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sockets of the pelvic girdle

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receive the thigh bones; are deep and heavily reinforced by ligaments that attach the limbs firmly to the girdle

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most important function of the pelvic girdle

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bearing weight; total weight of the upper body rests on the pelvis

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what organs lie within and are protected by the pelvis?

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reproductive organs
urinary bladder
part of large intestine

127
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each hip bone is formed by what?

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the fusion of three bones:
ilium
ischium
pubis

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is formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis

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ilium

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large, flaring bone that forms most of the hip bone; connects posteriorly to the sacrum

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large, flaring bone that forms most of the hip bone

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part of hip bone that connects posteriorly to the sacrum

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ilium; connects at the sacroiliac joint

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where does the ilium connect to the sacrum?

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sacroiliac joint

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sacroiliac joint

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where the ilium of the hip bone connects posteriorly to the sacrum

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alae of the ilia

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wing-like portions of the ilia of the hip bone; putting hands on hips = hands resting over alae (ala of an ilium, singular); upper edge is iliac crest

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wing-like portions of the ilia of the hip bone

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alae (singular: ala)

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Q

when you put your hands on your hips they are resting over this

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the ala, the wing-like portion of the ilium of the hip bone

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iliac crest

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upper edge of ala; runs from anterior superior iliac spine to posterior superior iliac spine; important landmark when giving intramuscular injections

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upper edge of ala

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iliac crest

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runs between anterior superior iliac spine to posterior superior iliac spine

A

iliac crest

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what are below the anterior and posterior superior iliac spines?

A

small inferior spines:
anterior inferior iliac spine
posterior inferior iliac spine

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ischium

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“sit-down bone”; forms the inferior part of the coxal (hip) bone

142
Q

“sit-down bone”

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forms the inferior part of the coxal bone

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ischial tuberosity

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roughened area of the ischium that receives body weight when you are sitting

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Q

roughened area of the hip bone that receives body weight when you are sitting

A

ischial tuberosity

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Q

ischial spine

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superior to ischial tuberosity on coxal bone; important landmark in pregnant women because narrows the outlet of the pelvis

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process superior to ischial tuberosity on coxal bone

A

ischial spine

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important landmark in pregnant women because narrows the outlet of the pelvis

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ischial spine

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greater sciatic notch

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located posteriorly on superior part of ischium; allows blood vessels and the large sciatic nerve to pass from the pelvis posteriorly into the thigh

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Q

important bone marking located posteriorly on superior part of ischium

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greater sciatic notch

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Q

allows blood vessels and the large sciatic nerve to pass from the pelvis posteriorly into the thigh

A

greater sciatic notch

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pubis

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most anterior part of the coxal bone; pubic bones fuse anteriorly to form pubic symphysis; fuses with the ischium to enclose obturator foramen

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Q

most anterior part of the coxal bone

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oburator foramen

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opening on the inferior coxal bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass to the anterior part of the thigh; formed by the fusion of the rami of the pubis anteriorly to the ischium posteriorly, creating the bar of bone that forms the enclosure

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opening on the inferior coxal bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass to the anterior part of the thigh

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oburator foramen

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Q

the fusion of the rami of the pubis anteriorly to the ischium posteriorly, creates the bar of bone that forms this enclosure

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oburator foramen

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pubic symphysis

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cartilaginous joint formed by the pubic bones of each hip fusing anteriorly; midpoint of pubic arch

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cartilaginous joint formed by the pubic bones of each hip fusing anteriorly

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pubic symphysis

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midpoint of pubic arch

A

pubic symphysis

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pubic arch

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anterior inferior arch formed by joining of the two pubic bones at the pubic symphysis

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anterior inferior arch formed by joining of the two pubic bones at the pubic symphysis

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pubic arch

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acetabulum

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the deep socket where the ilium, ischium and pubis fuse; receives the head of the thigh bone

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Q

the deep socket where the ilium, ischium and pubis fuse

A

acetabulum

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Q

socket of hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone

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acetabulum

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Q

the deep socket where the three bones of the coxal bone fuse

A

acetabulum

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Q

the two regions of the bony pelvis

A

false pelvis

true pelvis

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false pelvis

A

the area medial the flaring portions of the ilia; superior to the true pelvis

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the area medial the flaring portions of the ilia

A

false pelvis

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true pelvis

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area lying inferior to the flaring parts of the ilia and the pelvic brim; surrounded by bone; dimensions important in women b/c must be large enough to allow infants head to pass

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Q

area lying inferior to the flaring parts of the ilia and the pelvic brim

A

true pelvis

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Q

dimensions important in women b/c must be large enough to allow infants head to pass

A

true pelvis; particularly the outlet and inlet

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pelvic brim

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edge of the superior medial sides of the ilium and pubis

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edge of the superior medial sides of the ilium and pubis

A

pelvic brim

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outlet of true pelvis

A

inferior opening of the pelvis measured between the two ischial spines

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inferior opening of the pelvis measured between the two ischial spines

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outlet of true pelvis

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inlet of true pelvis

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superior opening between the right and left sides of the pelvic brim

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superior opening between the right and left sides of the pelvic brim

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inlet of the true pelvis

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thigh bone

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femur

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thigh bone; only bone in the thigh; heaviest, strongest bone in the body

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Q

only bone in the thigh

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heaviest, strongest bone in the body

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head of the femur

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articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone in a deep, secure socket

183
Q

articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone in a deep, secure socket

A

head of the femur

184
Q

proximal end of the femur

A

has a ball-like head, a neck, and greater and lesser trochanters

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Q

greater and lesser trochanters

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large, blunt, irregularly-shaped processes of the proximal end of the femur; located laterally of the head and neck with the greater trochanter superior and lateral to the lesser; separated anteriorly by the intertrochanteric line and posteriorly by the intertrochanteric crest

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Q

large, blunt, irregularly-shaped processes of the proximal end of the femur

A

greater trochanter and lesser trochanter

187
Q

processes located laterally to the head and neck of the femur

A

greater trochanter and lesser trochanter

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position of the greater and lesser trochanter to each other

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greater trochanter is superior and lateral to the lesser trochanter

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separated anteriorly by the intertrochanteric line and posteriorly by the intertrochanteric crest

A

greater trochanter and lesser trochanter

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Q

what separates the greater trochanter and lesser trochanter anteriorly?

A

intertrochanteric line

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what separates the greater trochanter and lesser trochanter posteriorly?

A

intertrochanteric crest

192
Q

what serve as sites for muscle attachment at the proximal end of the femur?

A

greater trochanter
lesser trochanter
gluteal tuberosity

193
Q

bone marking on the femur that serves as an attachment site for the gluteus maximus

A

gluteal tuberosity

194
Q

common fracture site on the femur

195
Q

why does the femur slant medially as it runs downward to join with the leg bones?

A

brings the knees in line with the body’s center of gravity

196
Q

articular surfaces on the distal end of femur

A

lateral condyle
medial condyle
intercondylar fossa
patellar surface

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Q

lateral and medial condyles of the femur

A

rounded projections of the distal femur that articulate with the tibia; posteriorly separated by the deep intercondylar fossa

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Q

rounded projections of the distal femur that articulate with the tibia

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lateral and medial condyles

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intercondylar fossa

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the deep notch on the posterior of the distal femur separating the lateral and medial condyles

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Q

the deep notch on the posterior of the distal femur separating the lateral and medial condyles

A

intercondylar fossa

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Q

patellar surface

A

smooth surface on the anterior distal femur which forms the joint with the patella

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Q

smooth surface on the anterior distal femur which forms the joint with the patella

A

patellar surface

203
Q

the bones that form the skeleton of the leg

A

tibia and fibula

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interosseous membrane

A

membrane that connects the tibia and fibula along their length

205
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membrane that connects the tibia and fibula along their length

A

interosseous membrane

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Q

tibia

A

shinbone; the larger, medial leg bone

207
Q

the larger legbone

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Q

the more-medial leg bone

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Q

shinbone

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proximal end of the tibia

A

the medial and lateral condyles, separated by the intercondylar eminence, articulate with the distal end of the femur to form the knee joint

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medial and lateral condyles of the tibia

A

articular projections of the proximal tibia; separated by the intercondylar eminence

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Q

articular projections of the proximal tibia

A

medial and lateral condyles

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intercondylar eminence

A

spine at the superior proximal end of the tibia; separates the medial and lateral condyles

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Q

spine at the superior proximal end of the tibia

A

intercondylar eminence

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Q

separates the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia

A

intercondylar eminence

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Q

patellar ligament

A

encloses the patella and attaches to the tibial tuberosity on the anterior tibial surface

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Q

encloses the patella and attaches to the tibial tuberosity on the anterior tibial surface

A

patellar ligament

218
Q

tibial tuberosity

A

roughened area on the anterior tibial surface where the patellar ligament attaches

219
Q

roughened area on the anterior tibial surface where the patellar ligament attaches

A

tibial tuberosity

220
Q

medial malleolus

A

process on the distal end of the tibia; forms the inner bulge of the ankle

221
Q

forms the inner bulge of the ankle

A

medial malleolus

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anterior border of the tibia

A

sharp ridge along the anterior surface of the tibia; unprotected by muscles and easily felt through skin

223
Q

sharp ridge along the anterior surface of the tibia

A

anterior border

224
Q

process on the distal end of the tibia

A

medial malleolus

225
Q

fibula

A

thin and stick-like lateral bone of leg; has no part of forming the knee joint

226
Q

position of leg bones

A

medial - tibia

lateral - fibula

227
Q

lateral malleolus

A

process on distal end of fibula; forms outer part of ankle

228
Q

process on distal end of fibula

A

lateral malleolus

229
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forms outer part of ankle

A

lateral malleolus on fibula

230
Q

what is the foot composed of

A

tarsals
metatarsals
phalanges

231
Q

what are the functions of the foot?

A

supports body weight

serves as a lever to propel the body

232
Q

tarsus

A

posterior half of foot; composed of seven tarsal bones

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Q

posterior half of foot

234
Q

what is body weight carried mostly by

A

the two largest tarsals; the calcaneus and the talus

235
Q

calcaneus

A

heelbone; one of the two largest tarsal bones that support weight

236
Q

heelbone

237
Q

talus

A

ankle; lies between the tibia and the calcaneus

238
Q

ankle bone

239
Q

lies between the tibia and the calcaneus

240
Q

metatarsals

A

the five bones that form the sole of the foot

241
Q

the bones that form the sole of the foot

A

metatarsals

242
Q

phalanges of the foot

A

like the fingers, 14 form the toes, each toe has three except great toe with two

243
Q

like the fingers, 14 form the toes, each toe has three except great toe with two

A

phalanges of the foot.

244
Q

how are the bones of the foot arranged?

A

to form three strong arches; two longitudinal (medial and lateral) and one transverse

245
Q

what hold the feet in their arches?

A

ligaments bind the foot bones together

tendons of the foot muscles help to hold the bones in the arched position

246
Q

difference between bone and cartilage

A

both connective tissue;
matrix: bone - hard & calcified matrix, cartilage firm & pliable
blood vessels: bone - lots, cartilage - none

247
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what is bone

A

bone is connective tissue with calcified matrix and a lot of blood vessels

248
Q

what is cartilage

A

cartilage is connective tissue with firm pliable matrix and no blood vessels

249
Q

connective tissue with calcified matrix and a lot of blood vessels

250
Q

connective tissue with firm pliable matrix with no blood vessels

251
Q

what is the matrix of cartilage made of

A

glycoaminoglycans (sugar/protein/sugar)

252
Q

describe cartilage fibers

A

collagen fibers, protein, stronger than steel; is elastic, stretches and recoils (ear lobe)

253
Q

kinds of cartilage

A

hyaline
elastic
fibrous
costal

254
Q

hyaline cartilage - kind and location

A

glassy, shiny; articulating surfaces of joints and embryonic skeleton

255
Q

costal cartilage

A

connects the ribs to the sternum

256
Q

elastic cartilage - kind and location

A

maintains shape and support but can bend; Eustachian tube in ear; ear lobes; keeps respiratory system open

257
Q

fibrous cartilage - location

A

intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis

258
Q

type of cartilage that is glassy and shiny

A

hyaline cartilage

259
Q

type of cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum

A

costal cartilage

260
Q

type of cartilage on articulating surfaces of joints

A

hyaline cartilage

261
Q

type of cartilage in embryonic skeleton

A

hyaline cartilage

262
Q

type of cartilage that maintains shape and support but can bend

A

elastic cartilage

263
Q

type of cartilage that keeps the respiratory system open

A

elastic cartilage

264
Q

type of cartilage that makes the intervertebral discs

A

fibrous cartilage

265
Q

type of cartilage that the pubic symphysis is composed of

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fibrous cartilage

Anatomy & Physiology (13 decks)

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