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Unit 2 Lecture Flashcards

1
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A site for articulation that consists of a smooth, nearly flat articular surface is a:

A

facet

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2
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The humerus belongs to which of the two main divisions of the skeleton?

A

Appendicular

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3
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The innominate (os coxa) belongs to which of the two main divisions of the skeleton?

A

Appendicular

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4
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A canal like passageway through a bone is a:

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meatus

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5
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The ribs belong to which of the two main divisions of the skeleton?

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axial

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6
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A site for muscle or ligament attachment that consists of a small rounded projection is a:

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tubercle

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7
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A site for muscle or ligament attachment that consists of a sharp, slender, often pointed projection is a:

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spine

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8
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The two main divisions of skeleton are the axial skeleton and the:

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appendicular skeleton

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9
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The femur belongs to which of the two main divisions of the skeleton?

A

appendicular

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10
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Movement of the palm of the hand from an anterior or upward facing position to a posterior or downward facing position is called:

A

pronation

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11
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What are the three types of structural articulations?

A

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

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11
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Movement that results in the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body is called:

A

Abduction

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12
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What are the three functional types of articulations?

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Synarthroses
Amphiarthroses
Diarthroses

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12
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Movement that results in a decrease of the angle at a joint is called:

A

Flexion

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13
Q

Movement that results in the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body is called:

A

Adduction

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14
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Movement of a joint around its longitudinal axis that does not result in lateral or medial displacement is called:

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rotation

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15
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Movement of the palm of the hand from a posterior or downward facing position to an anterior or upward facing position is called:

A

supination

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16
Q

Movement that results in an increase of the angle at a joint beyond 180 deg is called:

A

hyperextension

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17
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A narrow, slit-like opening through a bone is a:

A

fissure

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18
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A site for muscle or ligament attachment that consists of a sharp, slender, often pointed projection is a:

A

spine

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19
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The end of a long bone is properly called the:

A

epiphysis

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20
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What are the names of the bones that are joined by the sagittal suture?

A

parietal

21
Q

At what point does the olecranon process of the ulna articulate with the humerus?

A

Olecranon fossa

22
Q

What is the name of the lateral bone of the forearm?

A

Radius

23
Q

How many metatarsal bones are present on each side?

A

5

24
Q

What structural type of articulation is a synchondrosis?

A

cartilaginous

25
Q

What is the name of the type of synovial joint that has rotational movement around a single axis that accomplishes flexion and/or extension at the joint?

A

hinge joint
hinge

26
Q

The hyoid belongs to which of the two main divisions of the skeleton?

A

axial

27
Q

The sternum belongs to which of the two main divisions of the skeleton?

A

axial

28
Q

The tiny channels that radiate from lacunae in compact bone and receive cytoplasmic projections of osteocytes are called:

A

canaliculi

29
Q

What is the name of the bone that forms the back of the head?

A

occipital

30
Q

What part of the innominate (os coxa) articulates with sacrum?

A

Auricular surface

31
Q

What is the name of the ventral bone of the pectoral girdle?

A

Clavicle

32
Q

How many phalangeal bones are present in each thumb?

A

2

33
Q

Movement that results in the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body is called:

A

adduction

34
Q

What functional type of articulation is a synchondrosis?

A

synarthorsis

35
Q

What is the name of the type of synovial joint that has rotational movement around two axes between and oval surface that fits into an oval depression?

A

condylar joint
condylar

36
Q

A depression in a bone that shallow, basinlike region that may serve as a site for articulation is a:

A

fossa

37
Q

The central canal that runs down the center of an osteon is also called the:

A

central canal
haversian canal

38
Q

What is the name of the small U-shaped bone found in the neck that serves as the site of attachment for many of the muscles of the tongue?

A

hyoid

39
Q

What is the point of articulation between the two innominate (os coxae) bones called?

A

pubic symphysis

40
Q

What is the name of the bone in the upper arm?

A

humerus

41
Q

How many phalangeal bones are present on each foot?

A

14

42
Q

Movement of the palm of the hand from an anterior or upward facing position to a posterior or downward facing position is called:

A

pronation

43
Q

What is the name of the type of synovial joint that has rotational movement around more than two axes where a round head fits into a cup-like depression?

A

ball and socket joint
ball and socket

44
Q

What structure forms the lateral bump on the “ankle”?

A

lateral malleolus

45
Q

How many metacarpal bones are present on each side?

A

5

46
Q

What structural type of articulation is a syndesmosis?

A

fibrous

47
Q

A site for articulation that consists of an armlike bar of bone is a

A

ramus

48
Q

In adults, the spaces found in the spongy bone of long bones is fileld with:

A

red marrow

49
Q

What is the name of the medial bone of the lower leg?

A

tibia

50
Q

How many phalangeal bones are present on each hand?

A

14

50
Q

What structural type of articulation is a symphysis?

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51
Q

What structure forms the medial bump on the “ankle”?

A

medial malleolus

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