ch27 Flashcards
What is surface anatomy?
The study of the anatomical landmarks on the exterior of the body.
List three bony landmarks of the head.
- Sagittal suture
- Coronal suture
- External occipital protuberance
Name two muscles of facial expression.
- Occipitofrontalis
- Zygomaticus major
What are the surface features of the eyes?
- Iris
- Pupil
- Sclera
- Conjunctiva
- Eyelids (palpebrae)
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the external structure of the ear.
Auricle
List three surface features of the neck.
- Thyroid cartilage
- Hyoid bone
- Sternocleidomastoid
What is McBurney’s point?
A point on the abdomen that is used to locate the appendix.
True or False: The trapezius muscle is a feature of the back.
True
What are the surface features of the shoulder?
- Acromioclavicular joint
- Acromion
- Humerus
Fill in the blank: The _______ is located at the medial side of the elbow.
Olecranon
Name two muscles located in the forearm.
- Brachioradialis
- Flexor carpi radialis
What is the significance of the anatomical snuffbox?
A triangular depression on the lateral aspect of the wrist.
List three surface features of the thigh.
- Sartorius
- Quadriceps femoris
- Hamstrings
What is the calcaneal tendon also known as?
Achilles tendon
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the major muscle of the buttock.
Gluteus maximus
Name two surface features of the leg.
- Tibial tuberosity
- Gastrocnemius
What is the patella commonly referred to as?
Kneecap
List three surface features of the abdomen.
- Umbilicus
- Rectus abdominis muscles
- Iliac crest
True or False: The zygomatic arch is a feature of the ear.
False
What is the function of the orbicularis oris muscle?
It controls movements of the mouth and lips.
List two features of the nasal area.
- Nostril
- Ala
