Anatomy comp 2 Flashcards
which of the following ligaments attach the transverse process of the vertebrae together?
inter transverse ligament
which of the following joints is a ball and socket joint?
acetabulo - femoral
the median atlanto axial joint is classified as
pivot
which of the following is an intra-articular ligament?
anterior cruciate
which statement best describes the knee…
it is the largest weight bearing joint in the body
the radio-carpal joint is a/an
ellipsoidal joint
the ligament which runs posterior to the bodies of the vertebrae from c2 to s1 is called…
posterior longitudinal ligament
the alar ligament is part of which joint?
atlanto - axial joint
the glenohumeral ligaments help to reinforce which part of the glenohumeral joint
anterior part
the following is a normal movement of the proximal radio ulnar joint
rotation
head movements involving yes and no motions are the responsibility of two separate joints. The joint that is responsible for the no movement is the
atlanto - axial
which of the following movements is greatest at the tibio femoral joint
flexion
the stomach begins at the bottom of the esophagus and ends at the
pyloric sphincter
where is the vermiform appendix located?
lower right quadrant
how many layers of muscles are in the stomach?
3
this gland is known as the sleep gland…
the pineal gland
the space between the vocal cords is called…
the glottis
in relation to the kidney, which of the following describes a bowman’s capsule?
it is a cup shaped top of the nephron
the following is responsible for the heart sounds
closing of the heart valves
the only hormone that lowers blood sugar levels is
insulin
which of the following is an example of an exercise gland in the body …
sweat gland
about ___ liters per day of filtered fluid enter the lymphatic system
3
contraction of the heart muscle is called
systole
