Bone Landmarks
Describe the Location of the Olecranon Fossa
Humerus-Distal-Posterior
Name the 3 Bones to be considered part of your arm
Humerus, Radius, Ulna
What is kyphosis
When the upper back(Thoracic region) curves forward more than normal
What is one indication a person may be tall by looking at their skeleton
A long femur, tibia, humerus, etc.
Flexion is...
Bending a joint, decreasing the angle
Describe the location of the Deltoid Tuberosity
Humerus-Lateral-Diaphysis
Name the epicondyles and condyles of the femur
Lateral epicondyle, medial epicondyle, lateral condyle, medial condyle
A person who is paralyzed in the lower half of their body, including both legs
What sport may large hands be an advantage in
Basketball, Volleyball, Football, etc.
What is a synonym for anterior
ventral
What bone may this be; located on the most anterior part of the skull
Frontal Bone
The tibial tuberosity is apart of which bone
The tibia
What is a dislocation
A permanent displacement of the bone from its original location
What might help someone indicate a persons age using their skeleton
what is the opposite of inferior
superior
Describe the location of the infraspineous fossa
Scapula-Inferior to the scapular spine-Posterior-Dorsal
How many tarsals are there
If a bone breaks fully and pierces the periosteum what is this called
Compound Fracture
If someone is a swimmer, what skeletal differences could give them an advantage
Broad shoulders, long arms, large hands and feet, flexible joints, etc.
What words describe; pointing the toe
Plantar Flexion
What bone may this be; located on the most superior part of the scapula from the sagittal view
Acromion process
what is the anatomical term for lower and upper jaw
Mandible/Maxilla
What is the back condition that effects the lower back
Lordosis
What's a biomechanical downside to large feet
Less agility, slow acceleration, etc.
What plane divides the body into front and back
Frontal,Coronal