Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

Parts of the axial skeleton

Answer 1

skull, rib cage, vertebral column

Question 2

Xiphoid process

Answer 2

the inferior part of the sternum or breast bone

Question 3

parts of the appendicular skeleton

Answer 3

upper and lower extremeties, pectoral girdle, arm, pelvic girdle, hand, leg, and foot

Question 4

Function of the skeletal system

Answer 4

support
protection
movement
formation of blood cells into the bone marrow (hemopoiesis)

Question 5

Skull

Answer 5

bony structure of the head

Question 6

cranium

Answer 6

consists of the top, back and sides of the skull

Question 7

mandible

Answer 7

lower jaw

Question 8

maxillae

Answer 8

fused bones of the upper jaw

Question 9

orbits

Answer 9

consists of multiple bones, surround the eyes

Question 10

Zygomatic arches

Answer 10

form the structures of the cheeks

Question 11

spinal column

Answer 11

provides structure and support for the body and houses and protect. has 33 vertebrae

Question 12

thorax

Answer 12

the chest

Question 13

thoracic cavity

Answer 13

the bones of the thorax

Question 14

sternum

Answer 14

breast bone, 2 are called floating ribs since they have no exterior at

Question 15

manubrium

Answer 15

superior portion of the sternum

Question 16

xiphoid process

Answer 16

inferior portion of the sternum

Question 17

The pelvis

Answer 17

contains bones that are fused together. Basin like structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment to the LE

Question 18

ilium

Answer 18

superior bone that contains the iliac crest: a wide bony wing that can be felt near the waist

Question 19

ishium

Answer 19

inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis

Question 20

pubis

Answer 20

is formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pubis.

Question 21

acetabulum

Answer 21

pelvic socket into which the ball of the proximal end of the femur tits to form the hip joint

Question 22

femur

Answer 22

the large thigh bone . bend in the femur is the frequent sites of fractures

Question 23

patellla

Answer 23

kneecap

Question 24

tibia

Answer 24

the medial and larger bone of the lower leg

Question 25

Tibia

Answer 25

the medial and larger bone of the lower leg

Question 26

Fibula

Answer 26

lateral and small bone of the lower leg

Question 27

malleolus

Answer 27

protrusion on the side of the ankle.

The lateral malleolus, on the lower end of the fibula, is seen on the outer ankle, the medial malleolus.

Lower end of the tibia, is seen on the inner ankle

Question 28

Tarsals

Answer 28

the ankle bones

Question 29

metatarsals

Answer 29

the foot bones

Question 30

calcaneus

Answer 30

the heel bone

Question 31

phalanges

Answer 31

the toe bones

Question 32

clavicle

Answer 32

collarbone

Question 33

the scapula

Answer 33

shoulder blade

Question 34

the acromion process of the scapula

Answer 34

highest portion of the shoulder

Question 35

acromioclavicular joint

Answer 35

the joint where the acromion and clavicle meet

Question 36

Humerus

Answer 36

bone between the shoulder and the elbow

Question 37

radius

Answer 37

lateral bone of the forearm, is between the elbow and the hand

Question 38

ulna

Answer 38

medial bone of the forearm. is between the elbow and the hand

Question 39

carpals

Answer 39

wrist bones

Question 40

metacarpals

Answer 40

hand bones

Question 41

joints

Answer 41

formed when bones connect to other bones.

Question 42

voluntary muscle

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(skeleetal muscle) conscious contrl of the brain. responsible for muscle movement

Question 43

involuntary muscle

Answer 43

(smooth muscle) found in the GI system, lungs, blood vessels and urinary system. Controls the flow of materials. respond automatically from orders from the brain. do respond to stimuli such as stretching, heat and cold

Question 44

cardiac muscle

Answer 44

involuntary muscile found only in the heart

Question 45

automaticity

Answer 45

the ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own