Chapter 7 - General

Question 1

Lordosis

Answer 1

Exaggeration of lumbar curvature

Question 2

Kyphosis

Answer 2

Exaggeration of thoracic curvature

Question 3

Scoliosis

Answer 3

Lateral abnormal curvature, usually accompanied by kyphosis

Question 4

Vertebral prominence

Answer 4

-Most prominent spinous process in the area
-Usually C7

Question 5

Sacrum alae

Answer 5

Superior lateral parts of fused transverse process

Question 6

Sacrum auricular surface

Answer 6

Articulates with pelvic bone

Question 7

Sacrum median sacral crest

Answer 7

Partially fused spinous process

Question 8

Sacral promontory

Answer 8

-Anterior edge of body of first vertebra
-Marks separation of abdominal and pelvic cavities

Question 9

Manubrium

Answer 9

-Sternum
-Articulates with first rib and clavicle
-Superior jugular notch
-Sternal angle where joins the body and where second rib articulates

Question 10

Xiphoid process

Answer 10

Inferior tip of sternum

Question 11

Coracoid process

Answer 11

Attachment point for muscles on the scapula

Question 12

Femur trochanters

Answer 12

Attachment for muscles that fasten lower extremity to hip

Question 13

Tibial tuberosity

Answer 13

Attachment of quadriceps femoris

Question 14

Anterior crest of tibia

Answer 14

Shin

Question 15

How many vertebrae are in adults?

Answer 15

26 (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, sacrum, coccyx)

Question 16

Annulus fibrosis

Answer 16

External part of intervertebral disks

Question 17

Nucleus pulposus

Answer 17

Internal and gelatinous part of intervertebral disks

Question 18

Capitulum

Answer 18

-On the humerus
-Rounded
-Articulates with radius

Question 19

Trochlea

Answer 19

-On the humerus
-Spool-shaped
-Articulates with ulna

Question 20

Radial tuberosity

Answer 20

Site of biceps brachii insertion

Question 21

Trochlear notch of ulna

Answer 21

Fits over trochlea of humerus

Question 22

Trochanters (femur)

Answer 22

Attachment points for muscles that fasten lower extremity to hip