Nerves, Arteries, Veins
Brain Anatomy
Pelvis and Thigh
Lower Leg
Random
100

Are Sensory Fibers Afferent or Efferent?

Afferent

100

Define what a "fissure" is and identify the name of the fissure that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum

- Deep grooves that "divide" the brain

- Transverse Fissure

100

Come up to the skeleton and point to the Illiac fossa

(Right there)

100

What is a Sesamoid Bone? Name an example of one found in the lower extremities. 

A Bone embedded within a tendon or muscle. 

Patella

100

Identify the 3 major planes of motion

Frontal / Coronal Plane

Sagittal Plane

Transverse Plane

200

This popular nerve innervates several major organs, controls parasympathetic response, and is linked to blood pressure and stress control.

The Vagus Nerve
200

Name the 4 lobes of the "largest portion of the brain"

Frontal Lobe

Temporal Lobe

Parietal Lobe

Occipital Lobe

200

Describe the anatomical differences between a male and female pelvic girdle

Males: Smaller, more obstructed opening. Pubic arch is V shaped

Females: Larger, less obstructed opening. Pubic arch is U shaped

200

Which bone of the lower leg is non-weight bearing and has a lateral malleolus?

For double the points: What is the name of the amphiarthrodial fibrous syndesmosis joint between the two bones of the lower leg?

Fibula

(Bonus = Interosseus Membrane)

200

Name the 3 sections of the spine and how many vertebrae are in each. 

(For double the points, name the natural curves of each section)

Cervical - 7 (Lordosis)

Thoracic - 12 (Kyphosis)

Lumbar - 5 (Lordosis)

300

A ring of arteries at the base of the brain

Circle of WILLIS

300
What is the name of the cavities which produce and store cerebral spinal fluid?

Ventricles

300

Name the Amphiarthrodial Cartilaginous joint of the Pelvic girdle

Pubic Symphysis

300

Which Ankle joint allows for dorsiflexion/plantarflexion, and which one allows for inversion / eversion?

DF/PF = Talocrural

INV/ENV = Subtalar

300

How many pairs of spinal nerves are there? 

(For a high five, how many of each type?)

31 (8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 1 coccygeal)

400

Walk up to the skeleton and point to the location of the subclavian artery

(For double the points, point to and name another major upper arm artery of your choice)

Underneath the clavicle bone

400

Name 3 important components of the diencephalon

(For double the points, name a function of each)

Thalamus (relay station for sensory and motor information)

Hypothalamus (homeostasis)

Pineal Gland (melatonin production, circadian rhythm)

400

Name the most superficial abdominus muscle, and also name the deepest abdominus muscle.

Superficial = Rectus Abdominus

Deep = Transverse Abdominus

400

Name the Origin, Insertion, Action, and location (either deep or superficial) of the Gastrocnemius muscle.

O: Gastroc has 2 heads = medial and lateral condyles of femur

I: Posterior calcaneus via Achilles Tendon

A: Plantar Flexion

L: Superficial

400

Name 3 veins of the Head and Neck

Mental Vein, Facial Vein, Internal Jugular Vein, External Jugular Vein, Occipital Vein

500

Name 5 Pulse Points (Name all 9 for double the points!)

Temporal, Brachial, Femoral, Posterior Tibial, Carotid, Apical, Radial, Popliteal, Dorsalis Pedis

500

Name 5 Cranial Nerves, their numbers, and their function

(For triple the points, name and number all 12 cranial nerves)

CN1 - Olfactory - Transmits the sense of smell

CN2 - Optic - Transmits visual information to the brain

CN3 - Oculomotor - Innervates eye muscles

CN4 - Trochlear - Innervates the superior oblique muscle

CN5 - Trigeminal - Receives facial sensation, innervates mastication muscles

CN6 - Abducens - Innervates the lateral rectus

CN7 - Facial - Provides motor innervation to facial expression muscles

CN8 - Vestibulocochlear - Sense sound, rotation, and gravity

CN9 - Glossopharyngeal - motor for pharyngeal musculature, sensor for tongue, tonsil, pharynx

CN10 - Vagus - motor and sensor for heart, lungs, bronchi, GIT (also sensor for external ear)

CN11 - Cranial Accessory - sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles

CN12 - Hypoglossal - provides innervation to tongue muscles

 

500

Name the Origin, Insertion, and Action of the Gluteus Maximus



O: Dorsal Ilium, sacrum, and coccyx

I: Gluteal Tuberosity of femur

A: Extension

BONUS QUESTION: For double the points, name the 3 hamstring muscles, and identify where they each originate / insert. 

500

Name all of the Tarsal Bones and then identify how many tarsal bones there actually are. 


Calcaneus, Talus, Navicular, Cuboid, Cuneiforms (x3)

Total of 7

500

Label 5 arteries on the Circle of Willis

(See word doc)

M
e
n
u