Chapter 8 Flashcards
Define acetabulum
large, cup shaped cavity located on the lateral side of the hip bone, formed by the junction of the ilium, pubis, and ischium portions of the hip bone
Define acromial end of the clavicle
lateral end of the clavicle that articulates with the acromion of the scapula
Define acromial process
acromion of the scapila
acromioclavicular joint
articulation between the acromion of the scapula and the acromial end of the clavicle
Define adductor tubercle
small, bony bump located on the superior aspect of the medial epicondyle of the femur
Define anatomical neck
line in the humerus located around the outside margin of the humeral head
Define ankle joint
joint that separates the leg and foot portion of the lower limb; formed by the articulations between the talus bone of the foot inferiorly, and the distal end of the tibia, medial malleolus of the tibia and lateral malleolus of the fibula superiorly
Define anterior border of the tibia
narrow, anterior margin of the tibia that extends inferiorly from the tibial tuberosity
Define anterior inferior iliac spine
small, bony projection located on the anterior margin of the ilium, below the anterior superior iliac spine
Define anterior sacroiliac ligament
strong ligament between the sacrum and the ilium portions of the hip bone that supports the anterior side off the sacroiliac joint
Define anterior superior iliac spine
rounded, anterior end of the iliac crest
Define apical ectodermal ridge
enlarged ridge of ectoderm at the distal end of a limb bud that stimulates growth and elongation of the limb
Define arcuate line of the ilium
smooth ridge located a the inferior margin of the iliac fossa; forms the lateral portion of the pelvic brim
Define arm
region of the upper limb located between the shoulder and elbow joints; contains the humerus bone
Define auricular surface of the ilium
roughened area located on the posterior, medial side of the ilium of the hip bone; articulates with the auricular surface of the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint
Define base of the metatarsal bone
expanded, proximal end of each metatarsale bne
Define bicipital groove
intertubercular groove; narrow groove located between the greater ad lesser tubercles of the humerus
Define calcaneous
heel bone; posterior, inferior tarsal bone that forms the heel of the foot
Define capitate
from the lateral side, the third of the four distal carpal bones; articulate with the scaphoid and lunate proximally, the trapezoid laterally, the hamate medially, and primarily with the third metacarpal distally
Define capitulum
knob-like bony structure located anteriorly lateral, distal end of the humerus
Define carpal bone
one of the eight small bones that form the wrist and base of the hand; these are grouped as a proximal row consisting of (from lateral to medial) the scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum and pisiform bones, and a distal row containing (from lateral to medial) the trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate bones
Define carpal tunnel
passageway between the anterior forearm and hand formed by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum
Define carpometacarpal joint
articulation between one of the carpal bines in the distal row and a metacarpal one of the hand
Define clavicle
collarbone; elongated bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum medially and the acromion of the scapula laterally
Define coracoclavicular ligament
strong band of connective tissue that anchors the coracoid process of the scapula to the lateral clavicle;; provides important indirect support for the acromioclavicular joint
Define coracoid process
short, hook-like process that projects anteriorly and laterally from the superior margin of the scapula
Define coronoid fossa
depression on the anterior surface of the humerus above trochlea; this space receives the coronoid process o the ulna when the elbow is maximally flexed
Define coronoid process of the ulna
projecting bony lip located on the anterior, proximal ulna; forms the inferior margin of the trochlear notch
Define costoclavicular ligament
band of connective tissue that unites the medial clavicle with the first rib
Define coxal bone
hip bone
Define cuboid
tarsal bone that articulates posteriorly with the calcaneus bone, medially with the lateral cuneiform bone, and anteriorly with the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones
Define deltoid tuberosity
roughened, V shaped region located laterally on the mid-shaft of the humerus
Define distal radioulnar joint
articulation between the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius
Define distal tibiofibular joint
articulation between the distal fibula and the fibular notch of the tibia
Define elbow joint
joint located between the upper arm and forearm regions of the upper limb, formed by the articulations between the trochea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna, and the capitulum of the humerus and the notch of the ulna and the capitulum of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna and the capitulum of the humerus and the head of the radius
Define femur
thigh bone, the single bone of the thigh
Define fibula
thin, non-weight bearing bone found on the lateral side of the let
Define fibular notch
wide groove on the lateral side of the distal tibia for articulation with the fibula at the distal tibiofibular joint
Define flexor retinaculum
strong band of connective tissue at the anterior wrist that spans the top of the U shaped grouping of the carpal bones to form the roof of the carpal tunnel
Define foot
potion of the lower limb located distal to the ankle joint
Define forearm
region of the upper limb located between the elbow and wrist joints; contains the radius and ulna bones
Define fossa
shallow depression on the surface of a bone
Define fovea capitis
minor indention on the head of the femur that serves as the site of attachment for the ligament to the head of the femur
Define glenohumeral joint
shoulder joint; formed by articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the head of the humerus
Define glenoid cavity
(glenoid fossa) shallow depression located on the lateral scapula, between the superior and lateral borders
Define gluteal tuberosity
roughened area on the posterior side of the proximal femur, extending inferiorly from the base of the greater trochanter.
Define greater pelvis
broad space above the pelvic brim defined laterally by the fan-like portion of the upper ilium
Define greater sciatic foramen
pelvic opening formed by the greater sciatic notch of the hip bone, the sacrum, and the sacrospinous ligament
Define sciatic notch
large, U-shaped indentation located on the posterior margin of the ilium, superior to the ischial spine
Define greater trochaner
large, bony expansion of the femur the projects superiorly from the base of the femoral neck
Define greater tubercle
enlarged prominence located on the lateral side of the proximal humerus
Define hallux
big toe; digit 1 of the foot
Define hamate
from the lateral side, the fourth of the four distal carpal bones; articulates with the lunate and triquetrum proximally, the fourth and fifth metacarpals distally, and the capitate laterally
Define hand
region of the upper limb distal to the wrist joint
Define head of femur
rounded, proximal end of the femur that articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone to form the hip joint.
Define head of the fibula
small, knob-like, proximal end of the fibula; articulates with the inferior aspect of the lateral condyle of the tibia
Define head of humerus
smooth, rounded region on the medial side of the proximal humerus; articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula to form the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint.
Define head of the metatarsal bone
expanded, distal end of each metatarsal bone
Define head of the radius
disc-shaped structure that forms the proximal end of the radius; articulates with the capitulum of the humerus as part of the elbow joint, and with the radial notch of the ulna as part of the proximal radioulnar joint
Define head of the ulna
small, rounded distal end of the ulna; articulates with the ulnar notch of the distal radius, forming the distal radioulnar joint
Define hip bone
coxal bone; single bone forms the pelvic girdle; consists of three areas, the ilium, ischium, and pubis
Define hip joint
joint located at the proximal end of the lower limb; formed by the articulation between the acetabulum of the hip bone and the head of the femur
Define hook of the hamate bone
bony extension located on the anterior side of the hamate carpal bone
Define humerus
single bone of the upper arm
Define humerus
single bone of the upper arm
Define iliac crest
curved, superior margin of the ilium
Define iliac fossa
shallow depression found on the anterior and medial surfaces of the upper ilium
Define iliac fossa
shallow depression found on the anterior and medial surfaces of the upper ilium
Define ilium
superior portion of the hip bone
Define inferior angle of the scapula
inferior corner of the scapula located where the medial and lateral borders meet
Define pubic ramus
narrow segment of bone that passes inferiorly and laterally from the pubic body; joins with the ischial ramus to form the ischiopubic ramus
Define infraglenoid tubercle
small bump or roughened area located on the lateral border o the scapula, near the inferior margin of the glenoid cavity
Define infraspinous fossa
broad depression located on the posterior scapula, inferior to the spine
Define intercondylar eminence
irregular elevation on the superior end of the tibia, between the articulating surfaces of the medial and lateral condyles
Define intercondyle fossa
deep depression on the posterior side of the distal femur that separates the medial and lateral condyles
Define intermediate cuneiform
middle of the three cuneiform tarsal bones: articulates posteriorly with the navicular bone, medially with the medial cuneiform bone, laterally with the lateral cuneiform bone and anteriorly with the second metatarsal bone
Define interosseous border of the fibula
small ridge running down the medial side of the fibular shaft; for attachment of the interosseous membrane between the fibula and tibia
Define interosseous border of the radius
narrow ridge located on the medial side of the radial shaft; for attachment of interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius bones