LAB EXAM

Question 1

The iliac crest ends at which point?

Answer 1

The anterior superior iliac spine (hip)

Question 2

What does the greater sciatic notch do?

Answer 2

It holds the large sciatic nerve as it passes through thigh (hip)

Question 3

The ischial tuberosity is close to which “hole”?

Answer 3

The obturator foramen (hip)

Question 4

What does the acetabulum do?

Answer 4

It is the ball-and-socket in the hip bone for the femur

Question 5

The pubic extends front and center to form the _____

Answer 5

Pubic Symphysis

Question 6

The largest bone of the human body is the _____

Answer 6

Femur

Question 7

The name of the depression on the surface of the head of the Femur?

Answer 7

The fovea capitis - the ligament that secures the femur to the hip bone attaches here

Question 8

A broken hip means a fracture in what part of the femur?

Answer 8

Near the greater and lesser trochanters, just inferior to the neck of the femur

Question 9

The elevated ridge on the posterior side of the femur is called the _____

Answer 9

Linea aspera

Question 10

What two projections are at the bottom of the femur?

Answer 10

The medial and lateral condyles, between which lies the intercondylar fossa

Question 11

The back of the foot is made up of 7 bones called the

Answer 11

Tarsals

Question 12

The heel bone

Answer 12

Calcaneus

Question 13

The bone just in front of calcaneal

Answer 13

Talus

Question 14

The acromial end of the clavicle articulates with the acromial process of the _________

Answer 14

Scapula

Question 15

Name the two ends of the clavicle

Answer 15

Sternal and Acromial

Question 16

The ventral portion of the scapula contains a flat expanse of bone called the ______

Answer 16

Subscapular Fossa

Question 17

What is the name of the linear projection on the dorsal part of the scapula?

Answer 17

The scapular spine

Question 18

The scapular spine of the scapula divides the scapula into these two portions:

Answer 18

The supraspinous fossa and the Infraspinous fossa

Question 19

The lateral end of the scapula has a bony landmark that is called the ________

Answer 19

Acromion process

Question 20

Where on the body is the coracoid process?

Answer 20

Across the acromion process on the scapula

Question 21

Where is the glenoid fossa?

Answer 21

Between the acromion and the coracoid processes on the scapula, the glenoid fossa is a round flat area on the lateral surface; it is where the humerus articulates with the scapula to form the shoulder joint

Question 22

Name the notch along the superior border of the scapula

Answer 22

The suprascapular notch

Question 23

The spine of the scapula is found on the _____ surface

Answer 23

Scapula spine is on the dorsal surface

Question 24

Where is the intertubercular sulcus?

Answer 24

Near the head of the humerus in the upper arm; between the greater and lesser tubercles

Question 25

Name the two ‘neck’s of the humerus

Answer 25

The anatomical neck which is just below the head, and the surgical neck, which is between the epiphysis and the diaphysis of the humerus

Question 26

Where is the deltoid tuberosity?

Answer 26

On the lateral surface of the humerus’ diaphysis

Question 27

The distal end of the humerus; which side (posterior or anterior) has the depression?

Answer 27

The posterior of the distal end of the humerus has a depression

Question 28

What joint in the skull is the only one that moves?

Answer 28

The joints between the mandible and the temporal lobe

Question 29

How many vertebrae does the human body have? How many per section?

Answer 29

26 total; Cervical (neck; 7 vertebrae); Thoracic (chest; 12 vertebrae); Lumbar (lower back; 5 vertebrae); Sacrum (1 vertebra); Coccyx (tailbone; 1 vertebra)

Question 30

Where on the radius is the radial tuberosity?

Answer 30

Just inferior to the neck of the radius

Question 31

Name the projection on the distal end of the radius

Answer 31

The styloid process (same name as ulna)

Question 32

What is the name of the C-shaped notch beside the olecranon process on the superior end of the ulna?

Answer 32

The trochlear notch

Question 33

Name the projection on the distal end of the ulna

Answer 33

The styloid process (same name as radius)

Question 34

Are the olecranon process and the head of the ulna found on the same or opposite sides?

Answer 34

Opposite sides; the olecranon process is superior to the head of the ulna

Question 35

On the humerus: which is larger; the medial or the lateral epicondyle?

Answer 35

The medial epicondyle

Question 36

Is the elbow found on the posterior or anterior side of the ulna?

Answer 36

The elbow is on the posterior side of the ulna

Question 37

Which finger is the ulna closest to?

Answer 37

The ulna is closest to the pinky

Question 38

Which finger is the radius closest to?

Answer 38

The radius is closest to the thumb

Question 39

What are the 3 types of fibrous joints in the body?

Answer 39

Sutures (only skull) , syndesmoses (ie between ulna+radius), and gomphoses (mainly teeth)

Question 40

What kind of cartilage covers each opposing bone surface in a synovial joint?

Answer 40

Articular cartilage covers opposing bone surfaces in a synovial joint

Question 41

What is a bursa?

Answer 41

A bursa is a flattered disc filled with synovial fluid that cushions the impact of certain joints in the body

Question 42

What are the 2 types of cartilaginous joints in the body?

Answer 42

Sympheses and synchondroses

Question 43

What is the name of the hole in the cranium where the spinal cord enters?

Answer 43

The foramen magnum, on either side of which lie projections called occipital condyles