Misc.
Which bone is the longest in the upper extremity?
the Humerus
The clavicle is commonly known as the what?
Collarbone
The primary function of the thoracic cage is to what?
Protect the lungs and heart
How many pairs of ribs are in the human thoracic cage?
12
What are the last 2 Ribs called?
Floating Ribs
What is the anatomical term for the bones in the palm of the hand?
Metacarpals
What is the middle portion of the Humerus bone called?
Shaft
The vertebrae in the neck are called what?
Cervical Vertebrae
How many phalanges are in each hand?
14
The upper portion of the Sternum that connects with the clavicles and the first pair of ribs.
Manubrium
What is one of the Mnemonics to remember the bones of the wrist?
SLTPTTCH
What joint is between the middle and distal phalanges (only in the fingers).
Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) Joints
Which bone is located on the lateral side of the forearm in the anatomical position?
Radius
How many cervical vertebrae are there in the human spine?
7
The small, cartilaginous tip at the lower end of the sternum, which becomes bony with age.
Xiphoid Process
What is an excessive posterior curvature of the thoracic region?
Kyphosis
The ribs are connected to the sternum by this, which provides elasticity to the ribcage, allowing it to expand and contract during breathing.
Costal cartilage
What is the name of the first cervical vertebra, which supports the skull?
Atlas
How many wrist bones articulate directly with the Radius? BONUS POINTS if you can name.
2 ( Scaphoid and Lunate )
Which joint is responsible for allowing the greatest range of motion in the shoulder?
Glenohumeral Joint
Name one of the Carpal Bones. ( that has not been named)
Coach Bullard's discretion
What is the name of the joint that connects the clavicle to the sternum?
Sternoclavicular joint
Name one of the Carpal Bones. ( that has not been named)
Coach Bullard's discretion
The vertebral column originally develops as a series of this many vertebrae, but this number is eventually reduced to this many vertebrae, plus the sacrum and coccyx. This is due to the sacrum and coccyx bones fusing together.
33, 24
Which bone in the forearm rotates around the other to allow pronation and supination of the hand?
The radius rotates around the ulna.