Lecture1: Skeletal System

Question 1

What is the superficial fascia layer formed of?

Answer 1

Superficial fatty layer and deep membranous layer

Question 2

List functions of the Superficial fascia

Answer 2

Food reservoir, rounded feminine contours, body heat insulation, and the nerves carry the sensations from the skin.

Question 3

Name the 3 structures formed by the Deep Fascia

Answer 3

Retinacula, intermuscular septa, and sheaths around blood vessels and nerves

Question 4

The axial skeleton consists of which 4 bones/bone groups

Answer 4

Skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum

Question 5

What is the shoulder girdle formed of?

Answer 5

Clavicle and Scapula

Question 6

What is the skeleton of the arm formed of?

Answer 6

Humerus

Question 7

What is the skeleton of the forearm formed of?

Answer 7

Radius and Ulna

Question 8

What are the muscles of the fingers called, and how many are they?

Answer 8

Phalanges, 14, three for each fingers and 2 for the thumb

Question 9

What are the, phalanges aside, other 2 bones of the hand?

Answer 9

Carpus and metacarpus

Question 10

The pelvic girdle is formed of?

Answer 10

The Hip bone

Question 11

What is the singular bone of the thigh?

Answer 11

Femur

Question 12

Which 2 bones make up the skeleton of the leg?

Answer 12

Tibia and Fibula

Question 13

The foot is formed of which 3 muscles?

Answer 13

Tarsus, metatarsus and phalanges

Question 14

Name a pneumatic bone

Answer 14

Skull

Question 15

Name a sesamoid bone (developed inside tendons)

Answer 15

Patella

Question 16

Name an irregular bone

Answer 16

Vertebrae

Question 17

Name a short bone

Answer 17

Carpals, tarsals

Question 18

Name a long bone

Answer 18

Humerus, femur, radius

Question 19

What are cancellous bones formed of?

Answer 19

Interlacing trabechulae

Question 20

Where are cancellous bones found?

Answer 20

The ends of long bones

Question 21

What is the purpose of compact bones?

Answer 21

Formation of outer layer of the bone

Question 22

What is Osteoporosis?

Answer 22

Most common bone disease, more so in elderly white women, bones become brittle and weak.

Question 23

How many phalanges are there?

Answer 23

14

Question 24

How many metacarpal bones are there?

Answer 24

5

Question 25

How many metatarsal bones are there?

Answer 25

5