Bones and Joints

Question 1

synovial joint

Answer 1

extensive movement e.g TMJ, knee , ankle

at joint there is articular cartilage and also a capsule containing synovial fluid to reduce friction

Question 2

what additional feature does the TMJ have in comparison to other synovial joints

Answer 2

additional bit of cartilage (articular disc) - fibrocartilage to smooth the joint movement

Question 3

ligaments

Answer 3

connects bones and holds joints together

Question 4

tendons

Answer 4

attach muscle to bones and allow movement

Question 5

fibrous joints

Answer 5

no movement

connected via dense connective tissue and have no joint cavity

Question 6

cartilaginous joints

Answer 6

little movement
no joint cavity
joined entirely by cartilage

Question 7

symphysis

Answer 7

a cartilaginous joint in which the bones are joined via cartilage e.g sternum , ribs

Question 8

paranasal sinuses

Answer 8

four air filled spaces surrounding the nasal cavity 
frontal 
maxillary 
ethmoid 
sphenoid

Question 9

what is the largest of the paranasal sinuses

Answer 9

maxillary sinuses

found to the sides of the nose

Question 10

where are each of the paranasal sinuses located

Answer 10

frontal - above eyes
maxillary - sides of nose
ethmoid - between eyes
sphenoid - behind eyes

Question 11

vertebral foramen

Answer 11

hole in vertebra that spinal cord runs through

Question 12

transverse process of vertebra

Answer 12

sticks out the sides

Question 13

spinous process of vertebra

Answer 13

projection at back of vertebra that acts as a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments

Question 14

what is vertebra C1 also known as

Answer 14

atlas

Question 15

what is vertebra C2 also known as

Answer 15

axis

Question 16

C1

Answer 16

first vertebra
does not have a body (C2 dens acts as its body)
joins the occipital bone

Question 17

C2

Answer 17

second vertebra

has sticky up bit on body known as the dens which projects into C1

Question 18

true ribs

Answer 18

7 (1-7)

directly attach to the sternum

Question 19

false ribs

Answer 19

3 (8, 9, 10)

don’t directly attach to the sternum

Question 20

floating ribs

Answer 20

2 (11, 12)

doesn’t attach to sternum

Question 21

how does the size of the vertebra change as you move down the spinal cord

Answer 21

they increase in size to support more weight

Question 22

what are the broad classifications of the foot bones

Answer 22

phalanges (toes)
metatarsals
tarsals

Question 23

what are the broad classifications of the hand bones

Answer 23

phalanges (fingers)
metacarpals
carpals