The Skull
The Spine
Medical Terms
Injuries and Deformities
Random Science Trivia
100
What is the function of the skull?
To protect the brain
100
How many vertebrae are there in the human spine?
33
100
Name a part of the body that is Inferior to the shoulders
Chest, Arms, Legs, Hips, Feet, etc.
100
What disorder would cause the spine to look curved when viewed straight on from the front or from the back?
Scoliosis
100
How many planets are in our solar system? (Do not include Pluto)
8
200
What is the name of the highlighted bone?
Frontal Bone
200
Name the 3 divisions of the vertebrae of the spine
Cervical, Lumbar, Thoracic
200
If someone has cardiac hypertension, how would their blood pressure be compared to the average person?
Higher (High blood pressure)
200
Which disorder is characterized by a large pooling of blood, typically forming a painful lump on the skull?
Hematoma
200
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
300
What is a difference between a male's skull and a female's skull?
Male skulls are generally larger
300
How many Thoracic vertebrae are there?
12
300
When would you need to go Intravenous on a patient?
When drawing blood or administering medicine into the bloodstream
300
Which disorder is caused by a posterior curve in the upper spine and is also known as hunchback disorder?
Kyphosis
300
What is the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue Whale
400
List 4 bones that protect the brain
Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, Occipital
400
Which type of vertebrae is shown in the image?
Cervical Vertebrae
400
What happens in an Appendectomy?
The appendix is removed
400
What is the name for a condition characterized by a break in the pars interarticularis of the vertebra, often seen in high school athletes in high impact sports?
Spondylosis
400
What is the difference between a Eukaryotic and a Prokaryotic cell?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, prokaryotic cells do not
500
What are the 2 main foramina within the skull called?
Foramen Magnum and Mental Foramen
500
Name 3 spinal curvature deformities
Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis
500
What is expected when a patient has hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar
500
What would you expect to see from someone who has Encephalomeningomyelitis?
Widespread inflammation of the brain inside of the skull severe enough that it puts pressure on the spinal cord
500
What is the term for when a person's health or symptoms improve after they receive a fake or inactive treatment?
The Placebo Effect