This vertebrae is so named because it reminded the early anatomists of the Greek figure who carried the world on his back.
What is the atlas
100
The groove found between the greater and lesser tubercles on the humerus head.
What is the bicepital groove?
100
When you are told to shut your mouth, you are really being told to elevate what bone?
What is the mandible?
100
The bony prominences that you sit on are called this.
What is the ischial tuberosity?
100
The mineral primarily kept in reserve in your bones.
What is calcium?
200
This is the other name for the C-7
What is the vertebrae prominens
200
These two bones both have styloid processes.
What is the radius and the ulna?
200
The so called "Turkish Saddle," that cradles the pituitary gland is really called what?
What is the sella turcica
200
The large process that serves as an anchor point for large muscle attachment located laterally and inferior to the head and neck of the femur is called what?
What is the greater trochanter?
200
Cartilage serves to provide structure, serve as a model for bone growth and this other important function.
What is cushioning and lubrication for joints.
300
The numbers of the thoracic vertebrae that have floating ribs attached to them.
What is T-11 and T-12
300
The olecranon process is found on this bone.
What is the ulna?
300
When a baby is born, the bones of the skull are not completely fused. This results in soft spots that are scientifically called what?
What is a fontanel?
300
The cartilaginous process connecting the pubic bones is called this.
What is the symphysis pubis?
300
The site of bone growth in developing bones.
What is the epiphyseal plate.
400
This is the superior most segment of the sternum
What is the manubrium?
400
The Latin name for this bony process on the humerus is named for its shape. It reminded the anatomists of a spool.
What is the trochlea
400
The bump on the back of your head (not like Jake's) is called this.
What is the occipital protuberance?
400
The easily palpated points on the anterior portion of your pelvic girdle are called this.
What is the anterior superior iliac spine?
400
Constant and repeated pressure to a bone causes the bone to do this
What is get thicker and stronger in the area where the pressure is applied.
500
The solar plexus, a nerve center, is protected by this bony prominence.
What is the xiphoid process?
500
This bony landmark is the anchor point for the biceps.
What is the radial tuberosity?
500
The paired holes in the base of the skull that allow for the blood vessels draining the deoxygenated blood from the brain is called this.
What is the jugular foramen?
500
The bone in the ankle that has the entire weight of the body resting upon it.
What is the talus?
500
The lining of the inside of the medullary cavity is called this.