Lectures 1-5 Flashcards
What does the axial skeleton consist of and what is its function?
Consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage; it protects vital organs.
Where is the primary ossification center located, and what does it do?
In the diaphysis (shaft); it develops bone at different times.
What responses are coordinated by the Heat-Loss centre when body temperature rises?
Behavioral changes, vasodilation, shunting of blood to the skin, sweat production, and respiratory heat loss.
Describe the microanatomy of tissues in joints.
Hyaline cartilage resists compression; fibrocartilage resists tension and compression; DFCT resists tension.
What is dorsiflexion?
Bringing the toes up towards the face.
What is the role of Osteocytes?
They recycle protein and minerals from the matrix.
What is the function of ligaments?
To connect bone to bone, resist tension, and restrict movement away from themselves.
Describe the three types of joints.
Fibrous (least movement, provides stability), Cartilaginous (some movement, connected by fibrocartilage), and Synovial (most movement, made of various tissues).
What are movements in the sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension.
Where are the secondary ossification centers located, and what is their function?
In the epiphyses; they enable bone growth in length through the epiphyseal/growth plate.
What does the term “inferior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Below or towards the feet.
Describe the structure of cancellous bone.
Contains trabeculae (struts of lamella bone), marrow in cavities, and osteocytes in lacunae or on the surface.
Where is cancellous bone found and what is its function?
Found in the epiphyses; it is light, spongy, and good for shock absorption.
What is the function of fibrous joints?
To limit movement and provide stability, found in sutures of the skull and distal tibiofibular joint.
Why is knowing terminology important in anatomy?
It allows effective communication and avoids vague descriptions or directions.
What is flexion?
Decreasing the angle between two body parts.
Which tissues would you find in your knee joint?
Connective tissue (including cartilage and bone), muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.
Describe the structure of limb bones.
Each limb has a single proximal long bone (humerus/femur), two distal long bones (ulna and radius/tibia and fibula), and bones of the hands and feet.
What structures are included in epithelial tissue?
Epithelia and glands (exocrine and endocrine).
What does the term “posterior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Towards the back of the body.
Which tissue includes blood and lymph?
Connective tissue.
What does the term “superficial” mean in anatomical terminology?
Closer to the surface of the skin.
Describe the microscopic structure of bones.
Compact bone has osteons with central canals, lamellae, lacunae, and canaliculi; cancellous bone has trabeculae with marrow and osteocytes.
What does the term “distal” mean in anatomical terminology?
Farther from the point of attachment or origin.
What is required to maintain bone homeostasis?
Adequate dietary calcium and moderate exercise.
What does the term “lateral” mean in anatomical terminology?
Farther from the midline of the body.
What does the term “deep” mean in anatomical terminology?
Farther from the surface of the skin.
What does the term “proximal” mean in anatomical terminology?
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
What are the functions of connective tissue?
Fills internal spaces, provides structural support, stores energy, establishes a structural framework for the body, transports fluids and dissolved materials, protects delicate organs, supports, surrounds, and interconnects other types of tissues, stores energy (especially in the form of triglycerides), and defends the body from invading microorganisms.
What is extension?
Increasing the angle between two body parts.
How many bones are in the hands and feet?
Hands: 27 bones each (8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges); Feet: 26 bones each (7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges).
What is the role of Osteoblasts?
They produce new bone matrix.
Describe the structure and function of the skull.
Made up of the cranium and facial bones; protects the brain and supports sensory organs.
What is the function of cartilaginous joints?
To allow some movement, found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
What are some examples of set-points in homeostasis?
Temperature, ion concentrations (calcium, potassium, sodium), blood sugar levels, and fluid balance.
What is the sagittal plane?
The plane that divides the body into left and right sections.
Which tissue is the least common in the body?
Nervous tissue (2%).
What is the main difference between the radius and ulna vs. the tibia and fibula?
The radius and ulna can supinate and pronate, allowing for wrist mobility, while the tibia and fibula provide stability with no pronation or supination.
Define terms used to describe spatial and positional relationships of structures.
Anterior/posterior, superior/inferior, medial/lateral, proximal/distal, superficial/deep.
How is bone homeostasis maintained?
Balance between Osteoblast and Osteoclast activity, allowing constant bone formation and destruction.
What happens during bone remodelling?
Osteoblasts add bone matrix to the surface, and osteoclasts remove bone from the medullary cavity.
What are the functions of nervous tissue?
Conducts electrical impulses and carries information.
What are the functions of epithelial tissue?
Covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways and chambers, forms secretory glands, provides physical protection, controls permeability, provides sensation, and produces specialized secretions.
What are the classes of bones?
Long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.
What is plantarflexion?
Pointing the toes towards the ground.
What is the coronal plane?
The plane that divides the body into front and back sections.
What are the key soft tissues involved in joint movement?
Cartilage (hyaline and fibrocartilage) and DFCT (ligaments, tendons, and joint capsules).
Describe the pectoral girdle.
Made up of the clavicle and scapula; provides stability and muscle attachments.
What body parts are included in the upper limb?
Arm, forearm, and hand.
What is adduction?
Moving a limb towards the midline of the body.