Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards
Name the axial structures of the skeleton.
Skull, spine and thorax (central structures).
Name the appendicular components of the skeleton.
The upper and lower limbs.
What layer covers cartilage and bone?
A fibrous tissue called perichondrium/periosteum.
They serve several functions including acting as an attachment for tendons and ligaments.
SKULL
major function and link to anatomy/function?
Protects the brain.
It is an enclosed rigid box with minimal movement at the joints.
THORAX
major function and link to anatomy/function?
Facilitates breathing.
It is a semi rigid box which uses attachments to muscular diaphragm to alter pressures and drive air into lungs.
SPINE
major function and link to anatomy/function?
Supports the weight of the upper body.
Transfers the weight of the upper body down to the legs.
UPPER LIMB
major function and link to anatomy/function?
Manual dexterity.
Smaller contact points with fewer direct ligament attachments to facilitate mobility.
LOWER LIMB
major function and link to anatomy/function?
Weight bearing/locomotion.
Large contact points with strong ligament attachments to facilitate stability.
Describe the Anatomical Position.
Standing erect with the feet flat on the floor under the hip joints.
Straight back with head and eyes facing forward.
Arms by the side with forearms and hands facing forwards.
Eyes focused at infinity on the horizon.
Which plane divides the body in to left and right parts, through the midline?
The sagittal plane.
What is the difference between the sagittal and parasagittal plane?
The parasagittal plane runs parallel to the sagittal plane, but to one side.
Describe the coronal planes.
These are vertical planes which pass through the body at right angles to the sagittal plane. They split the body into anterior and posterior parts (front and back).
Describe the axial planes.
Horizontal planes which divide the body into superior and inferior parts (above and below).
When something is closer to the surface, it is described as…
superficial
When something is further from the surface, it is described as…
deep
Describe when something is superior.
It is above something else.
Describe when something is inferior.
It is below something else.
Describe what anterior means.
Closer to the front of the body.
Describe what posterior means.
Closer to the back of the body.
What is the word used to describe ‘closer to the starting point/midline’?
Proximal
What is the word used to describe ‘further from the starting point/midline’?
Distal
Describe Ipsilateral.
On the same side of the bdoy.
Describe Contralateral.
On the opposite side of the body.
……. is a variation of the anatomical position, where the person is lying on their back.
Supine
……. is a variation of the anatomical position, where the person is lying face down.
Prone
Define a joint.
A connection between two or more bones. (irrespective of whether movement can occur)
Name the 3 histological classes of joints.
1) Cartilaginous
2) Synovial
3) Fibrous
In which joint are the bones united by a joint capsule enclosing a joint cavity?
Synovial joint
What is the joint capsule composed of?
An outer fibrous layer and an inner serous synovial membrane.
What does the joint cavity contain?
Lubricating synovial fluid.
In a synovial joint, what are the bones covered by?
Articular cartilage
What joint are the majority of limb joints?
Synovial
Which joints allow free movement between the bones they join?
Synovial
Bones in a fibrous joint are united by what tissue?
Fibrous
Do fibrous joints contain a joint cavity?
YES/NO
No
Fibrous joints allow some movement. What does the amount of movement depend on?
The length of the fibrous fibres.
Give an example of a fibrous joint with hardly any movement.
The sutures of the cranium.
Give an example of a fibrous joint with reasonable movement.
The interosseous membrane between the radius and ulna of the forearm.