PhiDE History
Where was the first chapter of PhiDE founded?
Cornell University
What is the PhiDE motto and what does it mean?
Facta Non Verba (Deeds Not Words)
What is the muscle that has striations of alternating light and dark bands?
Skeletal muscle
What is the function of a ball-and-socket joint?
It allows rotational movement.
What is adduction?
The movement of a body part toward the midline.
When was PhiDE founded (month and year)?
October 1904
When was the UW PhiDE chapter established (year)?
2016
Which muscles require a continuous supply of oxygen to function?
Cardiac muscles
Where are the ulna and radius located (must also differentiate their respective sides)?
They are the bones of the lower arm. The ulna is on the pinky side and the radius is on the thumb side.
What is extension?
Movement that increases the angle between two bones (straightening the body part).
What is the PhiDE mission statement?
Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity creates physicians of integrity with a lifelong commitment to our guiding principles.
What are the Phams in PhiDE? Include in your answer which is the smallest and largest).
DNA (the largest one), Nerves and Spine (the smallest ones), Brain, Kidney, Lung, Blood, and Muscles
What 2 main actions does the biceps femoris do and what is its common name?
The biceps femoris extends the thigh and flexes the lower leg. Its common name is the hamstring.
What is the scapula, where is it located, and what is its common name?
The scapula is a large triangular-shaped bone that lies in the upper back. Its common name is the shoulder blade.
What are the 4 segments of the spine (from top to bottom) and how many vertebrae are in each segment?
Cervical: 7 segments
Thoracic: 12 segments
Lumbar: 5 segments
Sacral: 5 fused segments
On the PhiDE seal, there is a body part of a certain mythical animal. What is the animal, the body part, and what does it represent?
Above the scale are the spread wings of the Phoenix, a bird which is said to never die, signifying the everlasting life of our Fraternity.
Who are the 5 PhiDE officers and their roles (full names and non-abbreviated roles)?
Ron Vered - President
Jesus Cabrales - Security and Risk Management Officer
Edward Young - Vice President of Finance
Anne Yan - Vice President of Recruitment
Noah Kim - Vice President of Programming
What 2 main actions does the sternocleidomastoid do and where is it located?
The sternocleidomastoid flexes and rotates the head. Its located in the neck
What kind of structure is the coccyx, why do we have it, and where is it located?
The coccyx is a vestigial structure, a remnant bone of the tail during human evolution. Its a small triangular bone at the base of the spinal column.
What is synovial fluid, its function, and wheat is it secreted by?
Synovial fluid is a thick liquid located between your joints. It cushions the ends of bones and reduces friction when you move your joints. It is secreted by the synovial membrane.
Who were the 8 original members of PhiDE (full names)?
Aaron Brown, Henry Aaronson, Michael Barsky, Bernard Eliasberg, Irving Engel, Philip Frank, Abraham Garbat, William Wallach
Who are the 7 committee chairs and historian (full names and non-abbreviated roles)?
Alice Sohn - Public Relations Chair
Jeesoo Yoon - Educational Chair
Gian Andre Rodrigues - Equity Chair
Melinda Day - Service Chair
Ofir Horovitz - Social Chair
Naila Mazhar - Philanthropy Chair
Aarun Hendrickson - Recruitment Chair
Mackenzie Phan - Historian
What 2 main actions does the tibialis anterior do and where is it located?
The tibialis anterior dorsiflexes and inverts the foot. Its located on the lower leg.
Where is articular cartilage located and what is its function?
Articular cartilage covers the end bones of synovial joints. It allows the bones to glide over each other with little friction.
What are are 3 main functions of cerebrospinal fluid?