Anatomical Terminology
The shoulder blades are located on the ______ side of the body.
Posterior
The most superficial layer of the skin is known as the ________.
Epidermis
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
Largest muscle on the anterior side of the upper chest.
Pectoralis Major
Due to its flexion and extension movement, the elbow joint is classified as a __________ joint.
Hinge
Anatomical term used for moving a limb or structure away from the midline?
Abduction
The largest organ in the body by weight is the
Skin
What is the name of the longest, strongest bone in the body?
Femur
Muscle that flexes the forearm at the elbow and supinated the forearm and hand.
Bicep Brachii
Which muscle makes you smile?
Zygomaticus
The heart is _____ to the ribs.
Deep
The muscle responsible for causing the hair on the body to stand up during an emotional or physical response.
Arrector Pili Muscle
Femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, radius and ulna are examples of what type of bone?
Long bone
Muscle located on the posterior side of the arm, extends the forearm at the elbow.
Tricep Brachii
How many bones make up the skeletal system?
206
Anatomical term used for moving a limb or structure towards the midline?
Adduction
The main function of melanocytes is to
Produce Melanin
Which bones make up the posterior shoulder?
Scapula
Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius make up which muscle group?
Quadriceps Muscle Group
Which muscle causes plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the leg at the knee? Also known as the calf muscle.
Gastrocnemius
The ankle is _____ to the knee.
Inferior
List 2 of the 5 primary functions of the skin.
Protection
thermoregulation
sense of touch
excretion
production of vitamin D
What is the medical term for both bones of the lower leg.
Tibia and Fibula
What are the three attachment points of the sternocleidomastoid?
Sternum, Clavicle, Mastoid Process
How many cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae make up the vertebral column?
7 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar