skeletal anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 bones of the skeleton?
A
- frontal bone (hardest bone)
- parietal bones (two bones on side)
- occipital bone (at back)
- temporal bone (near ears)
- orbital bone (eye socket for protection)
2
Q
what are the 5 sections of vertebrae?
A
- cervical (7), where whiplash occurs
- thoracic (12), chest area
- lumbar (5), largest and where back pain occurs
- sacrum, inferior end of spine
- coccyx, vestigial remains of a tail
3
Q
what are the 2 vertebrae that have specific names?
A
C1: atlas, supports cranium
C2: axis, allows rotation of cranium
4
Q
what are the 4 facial bones?
A
- maxilla (upper lip)
- mandible (lower mouth, jaw)
- zygomatic (cheek bone)
- nasal
5
Q
what are the 4 thorax bones?
A
- sternum (protection)
- manubrium (superior aspect)
- costal cartilage (bone to sternum)
- xiphoid process (most inferior to sternum)
6
Q
what are the 3 bones of the pelvic girdle?
A
- ilium/ilia (hips)
- ischium (what you sit on)
- pubis (anterior bones)
7
Q
what are the 6 bones of the upper limb?
A
- humerus (longest bone)
- radius (outer bone in supination)
- ulna (inner bone in supination)
- carpals (2 layers, bones in wrist)
- metacarpals (bones in palm)
- phalanges (bones in fingers)
8
Q
what are the 7 bones of the lower limb?
A
- femur (thigh bone, strongest)
- tibia (inner/medial bone)
- fibia (outer/lateral bone)
- tarsals (bones in ankle)
- metatarsals (connects foot to toes)
6, phalanges (bones in toes) - calcaneus (heel bone)
9
Q
when is somatotype developed?
A
during conception, can be genetic
10
Q
what is an endomorph?
A
- least fit
- more fat than muscle
- good water athletes because of buoyancy
11
Q
what is a mesomorph?
A
- athlete, strong
- large boned
- high % of muscle
12
Q
what is an ectomorph?
A
- skinner/flexible
- endurance athletes
