Sutures are found between the flat bones of the skull
100
What bone makes the forehead?
The frontal bone makes the forehead
100
Where are cervical vertebrae found and in what quantity?
Cervical vertebrae are found in the neck. There are 7.
100
Name the bones of the leg from proximal attachment to the distal tips.
Proximal end starts with the femur, patella, (tibia, fibula), tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges.
100
Contrast the functions of osteoclasts vs osteoblasts.
Osteoclasts break down and dissolve bone matrix.
Osteoblasts build bone matrix.
200
What suture is between the left and right parietal bones?
The sagittal suture is between the left and right parietal bones.
200
What is the largest foramen in the skull?
The foramen magnum is the largest foramen in the skull
200
How many thoracic vertebrae are there and how do they differ anatomically from the cervical and lumbar vertebrae?
There are 12 thoracic vertebrae and they have facets for ribs which the other vertebrae do not.
200
With what bone does the acetabulum articulate?
The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum.
200
What bone features the Acromian process and what bone articulates there?
The Acromian process of the scapula articulates with the lateral end of the clavicle.
300
The squamousal suture is located between the....?
The squamousal suture is between the parietal and temporal bones.
300
Where specifically does the atlas articulate with the skull?
The atlas articulates with the skull at the two occipital condyles.
300
Why is the centrum (or body) of the lumbar vertebrae larger and heavier than the centrum of the thoracic vertebrae?
Since they are located near the base of the spine, the centrum of the lumbar vertebrae support more weight than the thoracic and must be more heavily built for their function.
300
The head of the humerus articulates with the __________ of the scapula.
The head of the humerus articulates with the Glenoid fossa of the scapula.
300
Name the three bones that fuse to form the os coxae.
The ilium, ischium, and pubis fuse to form the os coxae.
400
Spell the name of the suture between the occipital and parietal bones.
The lambdoidal suture is between the occipital and parietal bones.
400
Why is the temporomandibular joint different from the other joints of the skull?
The temporomandibular joint is the only moveable joint of the skull.
400
State the names and locations of C-1 and C-2.
C-1 is the atlas. It is the first cervical vertebrae.
C-2 is the axis. It is the second cervical vertebrae.
400
This feature of the ulna helps to prevent hyperextension of the elbow.
The olecranon process of the ulna helps to prevent hyperextension of the elbow.
400
By what name is the calcaneous commonly known?
The calcaneous is commonly called the heel bone.
500
Name 4 sutures and state their locations.
Coronal between frontal and parietal bones
Sagittal between left and right parietal bones
Squamousal between parietal and temporal bones
Lambdoidal between occipital and temporal bones
500
Anatomically, how do the mastoid and styloid process differ?
The styloid process is a sharp, needle-like projection and the mastoid process is rounded bump.
500
What passes through the intervertebral foramina and why might it be enclosed by bone?
The spinal cord passes through the intervertebral foramina.
The bone provides support and protection for the spinal cord.
500
The tibia and fibula articulate with which tarsal bone?
The tibia and fibula articulate with the talus which is one of the tarsal bones.
500
What part of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius?
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the head of the radius.