Osteology Flashcards
Which vertebrae is this? Label the features
Which vertebrae is this? Label the features
Where has this vertebrae come from in the spinal column? How can you tell?
Cervical Vertebrae
3 main distinguishing features:
- Triangular vertebral foramen
- Bifid spinous process
- Transverse foramina
Identify the ligaments
Where in the spinal column has this vertebrae come from? How can you tell?
Thoracic Vertebrae
distinguishing features:
- Vertebral body is heart shaped
- Presence of demi facets that articulate with heads of ribs
- Presence of costal facets that articular with tubercles of ribs
- Spinous processes are long and slant inferiorally
Where has this vertebrae come from within the spinal column? Identify the key features
Lumbar vertebrae
- very large, kidney shaped vertebral bodies
- triangular shaped vertebral foramen
Identify the carpal bones
Identify the tarsal bones
Identify the labels of features of the elbow joint
Identify the missing features of the humerus
Identify the features of the scapula
Identify the features of the tibia and fibia
Identify the features of the knee
Identify the ligaments of the knee
Identify the bones of the hip
