Topic 10: Skeletal System - Differentiating Right vs Left Flashcards
1
Q
What does differentiation between right and left bones require? (2)
A
- anterior/posterior
- medial/lateral
2
Q
How can you differentiate the scapula? (2)
A
- spine (posterior)
- glenoid fossa (lateral) (connects to humerous wherw there is an indentation)
3
Q
How can you differentiate the humerous? (2)
A
- olecranon fossa (posterior) (indentation)
- head (medial) (articulates with scaupla)
4
Q
How can you differentiate the femur? (2)
A
- lateral/medial condyles (posterior)
- head (medial)
5
Q
How can you differentiate the tibia? (2)
A
- tibial tuberosity (anterior) (u can feel a bump under patella)
- medial malleolus (medial) (spiky part should point medial)