Practical 1: Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Trunk Flashcards
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Axial Skeleton
The part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.
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Appendicular Skeleton
The part of the skeleton that includes the limbs and the limb girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.
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Frontal Bone
Flat bone that forms the forehead and part of the orbits (eye sockets).
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Parietal Bones
Four-sided bones forming the sides and roof of the skull.
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Occipital Bone
Bone that forms the back of the skull and part of its base, including the foramen magnum and occipital condyles.
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Foramen Magnum
Large opening in the occipital bone for the passage of the spinal cord into the skull.
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Occipital Condyles
Rounded projections on the occipital bone that articulate with the first cervical vertebra (atlas).
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Temporal Bones
Bones that form the sides and part of the base of the skull, including the external acoustic meatus, mastoid process, and temporomandibular joint.
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External Acoustic Meatus
Canal leading to the eardrum and middle ear located in the temporal bone.
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Mastoid Process
Projection of the temporal bone behind the ear, serving as an attachment site for muscles.
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Zygomatic Arch
Formed by the joining of processes from the temporal and zygomatic bones.
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Temporomandibular Joint
The joint between the mandible (lower jaw) and the temporal bone.
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Maxilla
The upper jawbone that forms the floor of the orbits (eye sockets).
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Mandible
The lower jawbone that articulates with the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint.
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Mandibular Condyle
The rounded projection of the mandible that forms the temporomandibular joint.
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Zygomatic Bones
Cheekbones that contribute to the zygomatic arch.
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Synovial Joints
Joints where articulating bones are separated by a fluid-containing joint cavity, allowing substantial freedom of movement.
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Sutures
Immovable joints in the skull where bones dovetail with each other, held together by ossified fibrous connective tissue.
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Atlanto-Occipital Joint
Joint formed between the occipital condyles and the first cervical vertebra (atlas), allowing flexion and extension of the neck.
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Vertebral Column
The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the coccyx, enclosing the spinal cord.
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Vertebrae
Individual bones making up the vertebral column, consisting of a vertebral body, vertebral arch, and processes.
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Cervical Vertebrae
The seven vertebrae of the neck region, with C1 known as the atlas and C2 as the axis.
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Thoracic Vertebrae
The twelve vertebrae of the chest region.
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Lumbar Vertebrae
The five vertebrae of the lower back.
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Sacral Vertebrae
The five fused vertebrae that make up the sacrum, at the base of the spine.
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Coccygeal Vertebrae
The four fused vertebrae that make up the coccyx, at the very base of the spine.
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Vertebral Body
The cylindrical, weight-bearing part of a vertebra.
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Vertebral Foramen
The opening in each vertebra that forms the vertebral canal through which the spinal cord passes.
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Spinous Process
The bony projection off the posterior (back) part of each vertebra.
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Transverse Process
The bony projection off the left and right sides of each vertebra.
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Intervertebral Discs
Flexible fibrocartilage pads with gelatinous centers that separate and cushion the vertebrae.
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Atlas
The first cervical vertebra (C1), which supports the skull and allows nodding motion (“yes” movement).
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Axis
The second cervical vertebra (C2), which allows rotational movement of the head (“no” movement).
What is
The part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.
Axial Skeleton
What is
The part of the skeleton that includes the limbs and the limb girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.
Appendicular Skeleton
What is
Flat bone that forms the forehead and part of the orbits (eye sockets).
Frontal Bone
What is
Four-sided bones forming the sides and roof of the skull.
Parietal Bones
What is
Bone that forms the back of the skull and part of its base, including the foramen magnum and occipital condyles.
Occipital Bone
What is
Large opening in the occipital bone for the passage of the spinal cord into the skull.
Foramen Magnum
What is
Rounded projections on the occipital bone that articulate with the first cervical vertebra (atlas).
Occipital Condyles
What is
Bones that form the sides and part of the base of the skull, including the external acoustic meatus, mastoid process, and temporomandibular joint.
Temporal Bones
What is
Canal leading to the eardrum and middle ear located in the temporal bone.
External Acoustic Meatus
What is
Projection of the temporal bone behind the ear, serving as an attachment site for muscles.
Mastoid Process
What is
Formed by the joining of processes from the temporal and zygomatic bones.
Zygomatic Arch
What is
The joint between the mandible (lower jaw) and the temporal bone.
Temporomandibular Joint
What is
The upper jawbone that forms the floor of the orbits (eye sockets).
Maxilla
What is
The lower jawbone that articulates with the temporal bone at the temporomandibular joint.
Mandible
What is
The rounded projection of the mandible that forms the temporomandibular joint.
Mandibular Condyle
What is
Cheekbones that contribute to the zygomatic arch.
Zygomatic Bones
What is
Joints where articulating bones are separated by a fluid-containing joint cavity, allowing substantial freedom of movement.
Synovial Joints
What is
Immovable joints in the skull where bones dovetail with each other, held together by ossified fibrous connective tissue.
Sutures
Joint formed between the occipital condyles and the first cervical vertebra (atlas), allowing flexion and extension of the neck.
Atlanto-Occipital Joint
The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the coccyx, enclosing the spinal cord.
Vertebral Column
Individual bones making up the vertebral column, consisting of a vertebral body, vertebral arch, and processes.
Vertebrae
The seven vertebrae of the neck region, with C1 known as the atlas and C2 as the axis.
Cervical Vertebrae
The twelve vertebrae of the chest region.
Thoracic Vertebrae
The five vertebrae of the lower back.
Lumbar Vertebrae
The five fused vertebrae that make up the sacrum, at the base of the spine.
Sacral Vertebrae
The four fused vertebrae that make up the coccyx, at the very base of the spine.
Coccygeal Vertebrae
The cylindrical, weight-bearing part of a vertebra.
Vertebral Body
The opening in each vertebra that forms the vertebral canal through which the spinal cord passes.
Vertebral Foramen
The bony projection off the posterior (back) part of each vertebra.
Spinous Process
The bony projection off the left and right sides of each vertebra.
Transverse Process
Flexible fibrocartilage pads with gelatinous centers that separate and cushion the vertebrae.
Intervertebral Discs
The first cervical vertebra (C1), which supports the skull and allows nodding motion (“yes” movement).
Atlas
What bone forms the base of the skull?
The occipital bone.
Where is the mastoid process located?
Behind the ear, part of the temporal bone.
What is the significance of the foramen magnum?
It allows the spinal cord to pass into the skull.
Which cervical vertebrae is known as the atlas?
C1 vertebra.
What type of joint is the atlanto-occipital joint?
A condyloid joint.
Which joint allows for rotation of the head?
The atlantoaxial joint between C1 and C2 vertebrae.
What type of joint connects the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae?
The costovertebral joints, which are synovial joints.
Which muscle is responsible for elevating the shoulders?
The trapezius muscle.
What muscle group is primarily involved in neck flexion?
The sternocleidomastoid muscles.
Which muscle assists in the lateral flexion of the trunk?
The quadratus lumborum.
What type of muscle contraction occurs during a sit-up?
Concentric contraction of the abdominal muscles.
During head rotation, which muscle is mainly engaged?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle.
What is the primary action of the erector spinae muscles?
Extension of the vertebral column.
Define the terms origin and insertion.
Origin: The origin is the fixed attachment point of the muscle, usually located on the bone that remains stationary during muscle contraction.
Insertion: The insertion is the movable attachment point of the muscle, typically on the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.
What is Flexion?
Bending movement that reduces the angle at a joint, e.g., bending the knee from a straight to angled position.
What is extension?
Reverse of flexion, i.e., a movement which increases the angle between bones - ‘straightening’.
What is Abduction?
Movement of a bone away from the midline, e.g., raising an arm to the side. Also used to describe spreading apart of fingers and toes.
What is Adduction?
Movement of a bone towards the midline,
What is Circumduction?
As the bone or limb moves, it describes a cone while its end describes a circle, e.g., stretching the arm out straight and making a circular movement from the shoulder.
What is Rotation?
Turning of a bone along its own long axis e.g., in medial rotation of the thigh, the femur’s anterior surface moves towards the midline.
What is Supination?
Movement of the forearm so the palm faces forwards or upwards and the radius and ulna are parallel.
What is Pronation?
Reverse of supination – the radius crosses over the ulna and the palm faces backwards or downwards.
What is Dorsiflexion?
Lifting the foot at the ankle (flexion of the ankle).
What is Plantarflexion?
Pushing the foot downwards to point the toes (extension of the ankle).
What is Inversion?
The sole of the foot is turned medially.
What is Eversion?
The sole of the foot is turned laterally.
What is Protraction/Retraction?
The movement of a bone, forwards and backwards, in the same horizontal plane, e.g., moving the mandible forwards (protraction) or backwards (retraction).
What is Elevation/Depression?
Up-and-down movements, e.g., of the mandible in chewing or raising and lowering of the scapulae in shrugging shoulders.
Which bones make up the axial skeleton?
The skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.
What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
To provide support and protection for the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs.
Which bone forms the forehead and part of the eye sockets?
The frontal bone.