APPENDICULAR SKELETON Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three functional roles of appendicular skeleton?

A
  1. Allows for completion of daily tasks such as dressing up, eating, writing, using a smart phone, etc
  2. Allows for adjustments in body posture
  3. Allows for mobility of the body
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2
Q

What is glenohumeral joint?

A

Ball and socket; allows movement in multiple places

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3
Q

What is rotator cuff?

A

Joint capsule of glenohumeral joint is weak; reinforced by four shoulder muscles

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4
Q

What is the joint between trochlea and trochlear notch?

A

Hinge; allows flexion/extension of forearm

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5
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What is the joint between capitulum and radial head?

A

Condylar (ellipsoid); allows pronation/supination of forearm

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6
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What is the joint between radius and scaphoid?

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Condylar; allows flexion;extension and abduction/adduction of hand

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7
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What is joint between trapezium and 1st metacarpal?

A

Saddle-shaped; allows for opposition of thumb

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8
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What is hip joint?

A

Ball and socket; allows movement in multiple planes

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9
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What is iliofemoral ligament?

A

Capsule of hip joint reinforced anteriorly by and important for upright posture

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10
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What is knee joint?

A

Hinge; allows flexion/extension of leg

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11
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What is ACL?

A

Anterior cruciate ligament

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12
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What is joint between tibia and talus (ankle joint)?

A

Hinge; allows plantarflexion/dorsiflexion of foot

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13
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What is joint between talus and navicular?

A

Condylar; allows inversion/eversion of foot

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14
Q

Which carpal bone is found ONLY in the anterior view?

A

Pisiform

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15
Q

Which carpal bone is found ONLY in the posterior view?

A

Triquetrum

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16
Q

Which three parts of the os coxae is ONLY part of the medial view?

A
  1. Iliac fossa
  2. Auricular surface
  3. Pubic symphysis
17
Q

Which two parts of the os coxae is ONLY part of the lateral view?

A
  1. Ischial tuberosity
  2. Acetabulum
18
Q

Who has a wider ischial spine, male or female?

A

Female

19
Q

Which two parts are part of the femur ONLY in the anterior view?

A
  1. Intertrochanteric line
  2. Patellar surface
20
Q

Which two parts are part of the femur ONLY in the posterior view?

A
  1. Gluteal tuberosity
  2. Linea aspera
21
Q

Which part of the tibia and fibula is ONLY part of the anterior view?

A

Tibial tuberosity

22
Q

Is the ulna or radius closer to the body with palm facing down?

A

Radius

23
Q

Is the ulna or radius closer to the body with palm facing up?

A

Ulna

24
Q

Is the ulna or radius bigger?

A

Ulna due to the olecranon bulging out from the top

25
Q

Is the fibula or tibia bigger?

A

Tibia

26
Q

Is the fibula or tibia closer to the body with feet facing forward?

A

Tibia

27
Q

How many cuneiforms do we have in our foot?

A

3

28
Q

What are the two joints of the clavicle?

A
  1. Sternoclavicular joint
  2. Acromioclavicular joint