Anatomy - 2nd term Flashcards
Which arteries supply blood to the pelvic organs and legs?
iliac
Which side of the body does the descending colon lie?
Left
4 facts about the rectus abdominis
a.
insert onto the xiphoid process, but also the costochondral cartilage of ribs 7-10 along with the inferior portion of the sternum
b.
it originates on the pubic bone and pubic symphysis
c.
it consists of two strap like muscle bellies
d.
it flexes the lower portion of the anterior torso
On a man, the nipple usually overlies which intercostal space?
4th
Which rib articulates with the sternal angle?
2nd
The spine of which vertebra is approximately level with the medial end of the scapular spine?
T3
Which muscles provide stability to the shoulder joint, enabling lateral and medial rotation of the joint?
rotator cuff
How many vertebrae are fused together to form the sacrum?
5
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?
synovial
What is the nasion?
the depression below the glabella
Where does the sternocleidomastiod muscle insert?
mastoid process
What is the gap between the eyebrows called?
Glabella
The maxilla forms the base of this feature
orbital cavity
What is the junction of the medial and middle third of the orbit called?
supraorbital notch
What is the the horizontal ridge of bone on the inferoposterior aspect of the skull?
occipital protuberance
