unit 1 : anatomy and physiology

Question 1

What is the appendicular skeleton (upper) made of?

Answer 1

Scapula
Clavicle
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges

Question 2

What is the axial skeleton made of?

Answer 2

Cranium
Sternum
Ribs
Vertebral column

Question 3

What consists of the vertebral column?

Answer 3

Cervical vertebrae
Thoracic vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Sacrum
Coccyx

Question 4

What is the appendicular skeleton (lower) made of?

Answer 4

Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Femur
Pelvis
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Talus
Phalanges

Question 5

What are the functions of the skeleton?

Answer 5

Shape
Support
Protection
Movement
Blood cell production
Mineral storage

Question 6

What are the types of bone?

Answer 6

Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Sesamoid

Question 7

What are the classifications of joints, provide examples.

Answer 7

Fixed/fused (cranium, pelvis)
Slightly movable/cartilaginous (adjacent vertebrae)
Freely movable/synovial

Question 8

What are the types of synovial joints- provide examples.

Answer 8

Hinge (elbow, knee, ankle)
Ball and socket (shoulder, hip)
Pivot (neck, radio-ulnar)
Condyloid (wrist)
Saddle (thumb)
Gliding (processes of the vertebrae)