Flashcards in this deck (49)

• What is the axial skeleton?

  The axial skeleton consists of the skull, hyoid, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
  anatomy skeleton
• How many bones are in the skull?

  The skull consists of 22 bones, except for the lower jaw which is movable.
  anatomy skull
• What forms the anterior portion of the skull?

  The frontal bone forms the anterior portion of the skull above the eyes.
  anatomy frontal_bone
• What bones are located behind the frontal bone?

  The parietal bones are located on each side of the skull just behind the frontal bone.
  anatomy parietal_bones
• What forms the back of the skull?

  The occipital bone forms the back of the skull and the base of the cranium.
  anatomy occipital_bone
• What do the temporal bones form?

  The temporal bones form parts of the sides and base of the cranium.
  anatomy temporal_bones
• What is the function of the sphenoid bone?

  The sphenoid bone has a central part and two winglike structures extending laterally.
  anatomy sphenoid_bone
• Where is the ethmoid bone located?

  The ethmoid bone is located in front of the sphenoid bones.
  anatomy ethmoid_bone
• What does the facial skeleton consist of?

  The facial skeleton consists of 13 immovable bones and 1 movable lower jaw.
  anatomy facial_skeleton
• What forms the upper jaw?

  The maxillary bones form the upper jaw.
  anatomy maxillary_bones
• What do palatine bones serve as?

  Palatine bones serve as the posterior section of the hard palate and floor of the nasal cavity.
  anatomy palatine_bones
• What are zygomatic bones responsible for?

  Zygomatic bones are responsible for the prominence of the cheeks below and to the sides of the eyes.
  anatomy zygomatic_bones
• Where are lacrimal bones located?

  Lacrimal bones are located in the medial wall of each orbit between the ethmoid bone and the maxilla.
  anatomy lacrimal_bones
• What do nasal bones form?

  Nasal bones lie side by side and form the bridge of the nose.
  anatomy nasal_bones
• What is the vomer bone?

  The vomer bone is a thin, flat bone located along the midline within the nasal cavity.
  anatomy vomer_bone
• What are inferior nasal conchae?

  Inferior nasal conchae are fragile, scroll-shaped bones attached to the lateral walls of the nasal cavity.
  anatomy nasal_conchae
• What is the mandible?

  The mandible is the lower jaw, consisting of a horizontal body with a flat ramus projecting upward.
  anatomy mandible
• Where is the hyoid located?

  The hyoid is located in the neck between the lower jaw and the larynx.
  anatomy hyoid
• What does the vertebral column consist of?

  The vertebral column consists of many vertebrae separated by cartilaginous intervertebral discs.
  anatomy vertebral_column
• What are cervical vertebrae?

  Cervical vertebrae comprise the bony axis of the neck, with the first vertebra supporting the head.
  anatomy cervical_vertebrae
• What is unique about the atlas?

  The atlas has no body or spine and appears as a bony ring with two transverse processes.
  anatomy atlas
• What is the function of thoracic vertebrae?

  Thoracic vertebrae contain facets that articulate with the ribs.
  anatomy thoracic_vertebrae
• What do lumbar vertebrae support?

  Lumbar vertebrae are adapted to support more weight than the vertebrae above them.
  anatomy lumbar_vertebrae
• What is the sacrum?

  The sacrum is a triangular structure at the base of the vertebral column, composed of 5 fused vertebrae.
  anatomy sacrum
• What is the coccyx?

  The coccyx, or tailbone, is the lowest part of the vertebral column, usually composed of 4 fused vertebrae.
  anatomy coccyx
• What does the thoracic cage include?

  The thoracic cage includes the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, sternum, and coastal cartilages.
  anatomy thoracic_cage
• What are true ribs?

  True ribs are the first seven rib pairs that join the sternum directly by their coastal cartilages.
  anatomy true_ribs
• What are false ribs?

  False ribs are the remaining 5 pairs (8-12) whose cartilages do not reach the sternum directly.
  anatomy false_ribs
• What is the sternum?

  The sternum, or breastbone, is located along the midline in the anterior portion of the thoracic cage.
  anatomy sternum
• What is the pectoral girdle?

  The pectoral girdle supports the arm and serves as an attachment for muscles that move the arm.
  anatomy pectoral_girdle
• What is the clavicle?

  The clavicle, or collarbone, is a slender, rodlike bone that helps hold the shoulders in place.
  anatomy clavicle
• What is the scapula?

  The scapula is a broad, triangular bone located on either side of the upper back.
  anatomy scapula
• What does the upper limb framework consist of?

  The upper limb framework includes the arm, wrist, palm, and fingers.
  anatomy upper_limb
• What is the humerus?

  A heavy bone extending from the scapula to the elbow.
  anatomy bones
• Where is the radius located?

  On the thumb side of the lower arm, shorter than the ulna.
  anatomy bones
• What does the ulna do?

  Longer than the radius, overlaps the end of the humerus posteriorly.
  anatomy bones
• What are carpal bones?

  They form the skeleton of the wrist.
  anatomy bones
• What do metacarpals form?

  They form the framework of the palm.
  anatomy bones
• How many phalanges are in each finger?

  Three: proximal, middle, and distal phalanx; two in the thumb.
  anatomy bones
• What is the pelvic girdle?

  Consists of two coxal bones, articulating with each other and the sacrum.
  anatomy bones
• What does the pelvis support?

  It supports the trunk of the body and provides attachment for the legs.
  anatomy bones
• What is the femur?

  The longest bone in the body, extending from the hip to the knee.
  anatomy bones
• What is the patella?

  A flat sesamoid bone located in a tendon over the knee.
  anatomy bones
• What is the tibia?

  The largest of the two lower leg bones, located on the medial side.
  anatomy bones
• Where is the fibula located?

  On the lateral side of the tibia, it is long and slender.
  anatomy bones
• What do tarsal bones form?

  They form the bones of the ankle.
  anatomy bones
• What is the largest tarsal bone?

  The calcaneus, or heelbone.
  anatomy bones
• What do metatarsal bones form?

  They form the bones of the instep, articulating with the tarsus.
  anatomy bones
• How many phalanges are in each toe?

  Similar to fingers, forming the bones of the toes.
  anatomy bones