Anatomy - 1st term 2 Flashcards
Which channels run roughly on either side of the rectus femoris muscle?
Stomach and Spleen
What kind of bone is the Sacrum?
Flat bone
The hip is a ball and socket joint. What bony feature forms the socket?
Acetabulum of pelvis
Which muscles are part of the hamstring group?
biceps femoris
semimembranosus
semitendinosus
What is another name for the innominate bones?
hip bones
What does the Sartorius do?
Flexes knee
What does the Iliotibial band do?
Braces knee
What does the Iliopsoas do?
flexes hip joint
What does the Piriformis do?
Laterally rotate the femur
Which bones make up the pelvic bones?
sacrum
coccyx
innominate bones (hip bones)
Which bones form the innominate bones (hip bone)?
ilium
pubis
ischium
The region of inferior tissues in the pelvic basin is called what?
Perineum
Which bone is the lateral malleolus part of?
Fibula
Which artery may be felt between the lateral and middle cuneiform bones?
Dorsalis pedis
The navicular and cuboid belong to which group of bones?
Tarsal bones
Where does the extensor digitorum longus insert?
middle and distal phalanges of 2nd to 5th toes
Where does the peroneus longus insert?
base of 1st metatarsal
Where does the gastrocnemius insert?
Calcaneous
Where does the tibialis anterior insert?
medial cuneiform
where does the peroneus brevis insert?
tuberosity of 5th metatarsal
Which tendon is important for the location of Liv 3?
extensor hallucis longus
What is the action of the soleus muscle?
helps maintain standing posture
What is the action of the tibialis anterior?
dorsiflexion of ankle
What does the peroneus longus do?
eversion of foot
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
7
Where is the cubital fossa?
anterior crease of the elbow
What kind of bone is the sacrum?
Flat bone (not a short bone)
Which rib articulates with the sternal angle?
2nd
Which major artery supplies blood to the leg?
femoral
What are the actions of the hamstring group of muscles?
flexion of knee, extension of hip
Which artery may be felt between the lateral and middle cuneiform bones?
dorsalis pedis artery
What causes a muscle to contract?
nervous stimulation
How many vertebrae form the coccyx?
4
The hip is a ball and socket joint. What bony feature forms the socket?
acetabulum of pelvis
The sacrum has small holes through which the sacral nerves pass. What are these called?
foramina
Name the three main nerves of the arm.
Median, ulnar, radial
Which nerve roots supply the leg and foot?
L2, L3, S4, S3
Which bones make up the pelvic bones?
sacrum, coccyx, innominate bones
Which muscles are included in the quadriceps group?
vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris
What are the two layers of the skin called?
dermis, epidermis
The olecranon process is part of which bone?
ulna
What is the name of the artery that passes under the clavicle and through the armpit?
axillary
What is the anatomical name for the armpit?
Axilla
What are the actions of the hamstring group of muscles?
flexion of knee, extension of hip
The sartorius muscle, adductor longus muscle and the inguinal ligament form the borders of what?
The femoral triangle
Where would you be able to feel the pulse of the brachial artery?
cubital fossa
The spinal cord travels through a hole called what?
Vertebral foramen
What are the actions of the hamstring muscles?
Flexion of knee AND extension of hip
Which muscles are the adductors of the upper leg?
gracilis, obturator externus, adductor brevis, adductor longus and adductor magnus. They are on the inside of the thigh, starting at the pelvis and extending to the femur
Which bones articulate with the clavicle?
Manubrium and Scapulae
What is the action of the Iliopsoas
Flexion of the hip joint
relating to the front of any body part
ventral
Where is the cubital fossa?
anterior surface of elbow
Give an example of a cartilaginous joint
intervertebral or symphysis pubis
Give an example of a sliding joint
accept intercarpal or intertarsal
Which nerve roots supply the leg and foot?
L1-S5 spinal nerve roots
What’s constitutes the vertebral column?
coccyx
sacrum
vertebrae
How many lumbar vertebrae are there?
5
How many bones are in the coccyx?
4?
Example of a Pedicle?
a foot like bony process (forms part of a typical vertebra)
Example of a Lamina?
Lamina a flat process (forms part of typical vertebra)
Which term means Decreases the size of an opening?
Sphincter
Which term means makes a body part more rigid?
Tensor?
What is bone articulating with bone?
A joint
Example of a Condyloid joint ?
Wrist joint
Example of a Fibrous joint?
joints with limited movement (the sutures of the skull)
What are the 3 layers of skin called?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcuteous layer
What borders the femoral triangle?
Inguinal ligament
Sartorius
Adductor longus
What are the pecs, lats and traps called?
Pectoralis major
Latissimus Dorsi
Trapezium
What are the pecs, lats and traps called?
Pectoralis major
Lattimus Dorsi
Trapezium
