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bone in which the ear is present

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Temporal

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bone which is the base of the skull

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occipital

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bone at the vertex of the head

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Parietal

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bone at the forehead

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Frontal

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cheekbone is what bone

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Zygomatic

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bone which comprises the majority of the anterior face

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Maxilla

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jawbone is called

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Mandible

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Bones that comprise the pectoral girdle

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Clavicle and Scapula

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Bones that comprise the
forearm,
wrist,
and hand

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Radius, Ulna,

(Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate),

(Scaphoid,Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform) Metacarpal bones and phalanges

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Bony corners of the carpal tunnel

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Proximally by pisiform and scaphoid tubercle

Distally by hook of hamate and trapezium tubercle

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Bones in the anatomic snuffbox

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Scaphoid and Trapezium form floor

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Bones that comprise the pelvic girdle

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Ilium, Ischium, Pubis

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Bones that comprise the
leg,
ankle,
and foot

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Tibia, Fibula,

(Calcaneus, Talus, Navicular, Cuboid, Cuneiforms(3)),

Metatarsals and phalanges

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Joint that attaches the upper extremity to the axial skeleton

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Glenohumeral jointis a multiaxial synovial ball and socketjointand involves articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulderblade) and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone)

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Joint that attaches the lower extremity to the axial skeleton

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Acetabulofemoral joint is thejointbetween the femur andacetabulumof thepelvis

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The costal cartilage at the level of the sternal angle

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2 nd costal cartilage

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The approximate costal cartilage at the level of the xiphisternal joint

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7 th Costal Cartilage

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Origin, insertion, action of sternocleidomastoid muscles

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i. Origin: Clavicle, manubrium of sternum
ii. Insertion: Mastoid Process
iii. Action: flexion of cervical column, anterior motion of head,

elevation of chin. Unilaterally = ipsilateral lateral flexion of head,

contralateral rotation

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Origin, insertion, action of scalenes muscles

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i. Origin: Transverse processes of C2-C7
ii. Insertion: 1 st and 2 nd Ribs
iii. Action: Flexion of neck, elevation of 1 st and 2 nd ribs. Unilaterally:

Ipsilateral lateral flexion of neck and contralateral rotation

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Muscles that comprise the anterior abdominal wall

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Rectus Abdominus, Internal and External Abdominal Oblique, Transversus Abdominus

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Muscles that comprise the rotator cuff

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Teres minor, Infraspinatus, Suprasinatus, Subscapularis

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Muscles that are the primary movers for Scapula

a. elevation
b. adduction/abduction

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a. elevation

    Levator Scapula

b. adduction/abduction

    Adduction = Trapezius (middle and lower), Rhomboids

    Abduction = Serratus Anterior
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Muscles that are the primary movers for Arm

a. flexion/extension
b. adduction/abduction
c. medial/lateral rotation

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a. flexion/extension

    Flexion = Pectoralis Major

    Extension = Long head of triceps

b. adduction/abduction

    Adduction = Pec Major, long head of triceps, Teres, infraspinatus

    Abduction = Deltoids

c. medial/lateral rotation

    Medial = Anterior Deltoid, Pec major, subscapularis, teres major

    Lateral = Posterior Deltoid, teres minor
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Muscles that are the primary movers for Forearm

a. flexion/extension
b. pronation/supination

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a. flexion/extension

  Extension = Triceps Brachii, anconeus

  Flexion = Biceps Brachii, Brachialis,

b. pronation/supination

  Pronation = Pronator Teres, Pronator Quandratus

  Supination = Supinator
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Muscles that are the primary movers for hand a. flexion/extension
a. flexion/extension Flexion = Flexor Carpi Radialis, Palmaris Longus, Flexor Carpi Ulnaris Extension = Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus and Brevis, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
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Muscles that are the primary movers for thumb a. flexion/extension b. adduction/abduction
a. flexion/extension Flexion = Flexor Pollicis Longus and Brevis Extension = Extensor Pollicis Longus and Brevis b. adduction/abduction Abduction = Abductor Pollicis Longus Adduction = Adductor Pollicis Flexor Pollicis Brevis
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Muscles that are the primary movers for thigh a. flexion/extension b. adduction/abduction c. medial/lateral rotation
a. flexion/extension Flexion = Psoas Major, Illiacus, Sartorius, Rectus Femoris Extension = Semitendinosis, Semimembranosus, b. adduction/abduction Adduction = Adductors Longus and Brevis, Pectineus Abduction = Sartorius c. medial/lateral rotation Medial = Pectineus Lateral = Psoas Major, Illiacus, Sartorius
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Muscles that are the primary movers for Leg a. flexion/extension
a. flexion/extension Flexion = Biceps Femoris Extension = Rectoris Femoris, Vastus Medialis and Lateralis, Vastus Intermedius
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Muscles that are the primary movers for Foot a. dorsiflexion/plantar flexion b. inversion/eversion
a. dorsiflexion/plantar flexion Plantar Flexion = Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Plantaris, Tibialis Posterior, Peroneus Longus and Brevis Dorsiflexion = Tibialis Anterior, Peroneus Tertius, b. inversion/eversion
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Major vessels which SUPPLY blood to the head
Right and left common carotid arteries
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The two major vessels which TAKE blood away from the head
Jugular Veins
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Vessel which supplies blood to the upper extremity
Left and Right subclavian Arteries
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Two vessels which branch from the brachial artery
Radial and Ulnar Arteries
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Vessel which is palpable at the mid-inguinal point
Femoral Artery
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Vessel which is palpable posterior to the medial malleolus
Posterior Tibial Artery
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Vessel which is palpable on the dorsum of the foot
Dorsalis Pedis
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Five major nerves of the brachial plexus
a. Musculocutaneous Nerve b. Axillary Nerve c. Median Nerve d. Radial Nerve e. Ulnar Nerve
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What muscles does the Musculocutaneous Nerve intervate?
Brachialis, Biceps Brachii, Corcobrachialis
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What muscles does the Axillary Nerve intervate?
Deltoids, Teres minor, long head of triceps brachii
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What muscles does the Median Nerve intervate?
Flexors of forearm, thenar muscles, two lateral lumbricals (index and middle fingers)
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What muscles does the Radial Nerve intervate?
Triceps brachii, extensor muscles in posterior compartment of forearm
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What muscles does the Ulnar Nerve intervate?
Muscles of the hand not innervated by median nerve, flexor carpi ulnaris and medial half of flexor digitorum profundus
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Nerve which is located posterior to the medial epicondyle of the humerus
Ulnar Nerve
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Nerve which is located in the carpal tunnel
Median Nerve
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Innervation of the anterior thigh muscles
Femoral Nerve
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Innervation of the medial thigh muscles
Obturator Nerve
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Innervation of the posterior thigh muscles
Sciatic Nerve
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Innervation of the posterior compartment muscles of the leg
Tibial Nerve
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Innervation of the anterior compartment muscles of the leg
Deep Fibular Nerve
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Innervation of the lateral compartment muscles of the leg
Peroneal Nerve
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Nerve which is located posterior to the head of the fibula
Common Peroneal Nerve
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Nerve which is located posterior to the medial malleolus
Tibial Nerve
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Specific location of the apex of the lungs
3cm superior to medial third of clavicle
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Location of the apical beat of the heart
5 th costal space in the mid-clavicular line
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Location of the inferior border of the lungs
6 th rib, mid-clavicular line
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Location of the inferior border of the pleural cavity
8 th Rib, mid-clavicular line
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Specific area in which to palpate in order to find the esophageal hiatus
Level with T10, 2-3cm left of midline, posterior to 6 th costal cartilage
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The costal cartilage at which one would palpate in order to find the gall bladder
Posterior to tip of 9 th costal cartilage
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General location of the inferior edge of the liver
Midaxillary 9 th costal cartilage on right side to tip of 8 th costal cartilage on left
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Location of McBurney's point
1/3 the distance from right ASIS to umbilicus. Roughly corresponds with location of appendix
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Approximate vertebral levels of the superior and inferior poles of the kidneys
T12 and L3
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Location of the superficial and deep inguinal rings
a. superficial = 2cm superior to pubic tubercle | b. deep = 2cm superior to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament

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