Chapter 3

Question 1

the bone part of the upper arm

Answer 1

humerus

Question 2

• the smaller and shorter one in the forearm

- runs up the thumb side of the forearm

Answer 2

radius

Question 3

• the larger and longer bone of the forearm

- the proximal end of this structure articulates with the distal end of the humerus to form the elbow joint

Answer 3

ulna

Question 4

• commonly known as the funny bone
• a large projection on the upper end of the ulna
• forms the point of the elbow and exposes a nerve that tingles when struck

Answer 4

olecranon process

oh-LEK-rah-non

Question 5

How many carpals form the wrist?

Answer 5

8 carpals

Question 6

These bones form a narrow bony passage known as the carpal tunnel

Answer 6

carpals

Question 7

The median nerve and the tendons of the fingers pass through this tunnel to reach the hand

Answer 7

carpal tunnel

Question 8

How many metacarpals are there in a human hand?

Answer 8

5 metacarpals

Question 9

These five bones form the palms of the hand

Answer 9

metacarpals

Question 10

How many bones are there on the fingers of a human?

Answer 10

14 bones

Question 11

These are the 14 bones of the fingers

Answer 11

phalanges

Question 12

Each of the four fingers has what three bones?

Answer 12

1) distal (outermost) phalanges
2) middle phalanges
3) proximal (nearest the hand) phalanges

Question 13

How many bones does the thumb have?

Answer 13

2 bones

Question 14

• also known as the vertebral column
• protects the spinal cord
• supports the head and body

Answer 14

spinal column

Question 15

The spinal column consists of how many vertebrae?

Answer 15

26 vertebrae

Question 16

The anterior portion of the vertebra is solid to provide strength and is known as the _______________________________

Answer 16

body of the vertebra

Question 17

• the posterior portion of a vertebra is known as this structure
• the transverse and spinous processes extend from this area and serve as attachments for muscles and tendons

Answer 17

lamina

Question 18

• the opening in the middle of the vertebra

- this opening allows the spinal cord to pass through and to protect the spinal cord

Answer 18

vertebral foramen

Question 19

• made of cartilage
• separate and cushion the vertebrae from each other
• they also act as shock absorbers and allow for movement of the spinal column

Answer 19

intervertebral disks
(in-ter-VER-teh-bral)

Question 20

pertaining to the neck

Answer 20

cervical

Question 21

What is the first set of seven vertebrae called?

Answer 21

cervical vertebrae (C1-C7)

Question 22

What is the second set of 12 vertebrae called?

• each of these vertebrae has a pair of ribs attached to it
• together they form the outward curve of the spine

Answer 22

thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12)

Question 23

What is the third set of five vertebrae called?

-form the inward curve of the lower spine

Answer 23

lumbar vertebrae (L1-L5)

Question 24

relating to part of the back and sides between the ribs and the pelvis

Answer 24

lumbar

Question 25

What are the remaining two vertebrae?

Answer 25

1) sacrum

2) coccyx (KOCK-sicks)

Question 26

• the slightly curved, triangular-shaped bone near the base of the spine that forms the lower portion of the back
• at birth, this structure is composed of 5 separate bones and are later fused together to form a single bone

Answer 26

sacrum

Question 27

• also known as the tailbone
• forms the end of the spine
• made up of four small vertebrae that are fused together

Answer 27

coccyx (KOCK-sicks)