Anatomy Review

Question 1

Two planes intersect and create …

Answer 1

Line (axises)

Question 2

Three planes intersect and create …

Answer 2

Point (geometrical center)

Question 3

How many synovial joints are there? Name them. Give an example of each.

Answer 3

6
Plane - fingers 
Hinge - elbow
Pivot - shoulder
Condylar - knuckles
Saddle - thumbs
Ball and socket - hips

Question 4

Planes of the body

Answer 4

Sagittal plane (left and right)
Coronal plane (front and back)
Transverse plane (up and down)

Question 5

abduction

adduction

Answer 5

moved away from body

moved toward the body

Question 6

pronation

supination

Answer 6

palm turns downward

palm turns upward

Question 7

flexion

extension

Answer 7

decreasing angle

increasing angle

Question 8

circumduction

Answer 8

distal part of body moves in a circle

Question 9

rotation

Answer 9

turning movement of the head

Question 10

dorsiflexion

plantar flexion

Answer 10

flexed foot

pointed foot

Question 11

inversion

eversion

Answer 11

foot twists to turn sole inward

foot twists to turn sole outward

Question 12

Name each section of the spine.

Answer 12

cervical 
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
coccygeal

Question 13

What is the purpose of the thoracic cage?

Answer 13

to protect the lungs and heart

Question 14

Name the three parts of the sternum.

Answer 14

manubrium
body
xphoid process

Question 15

What are the two notches in the manubrium of the sternum called?

Answer 15

clavicular notch (two on outer side)
jugular notch (one in the center)

Question 16

explain the 12 ribs.

Answer 16

7 true ribs (connected to sternum)
5 false ribs (connected to sternum by coastal cartilage)
2 floating ribs (no connection)

Question 17

What are the three bones of the Pectoral Girdle?

Answer 17

clavicle
humerus
scapula

Question 18

What are the three joints of the Pectoral Girdle?

Answer 18

sternoclavicular
acromioclavicular
glenohumeral

Question 19

medial

lateral

Answer 19

toward the middle

toward the side

Question 20

proximal

distal

Answer 20

near the point of attachment

farther from the point of attachment

Question 21

superior

inferior

Answer 21

higher than the core

lower than the core

Question 22

anterior

posterior

Answer 22

toward the front

toward the back