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  • What is the skeletal system composed of?

    • Bones
    • Cartilages
    anatomy skeletal_system
  • What connects the bones in the skeletal system?

    Joints

    anatomy joints
  • What is the function of cartilage?

    Allows flexibility

    anatomy cartilage
  • What are the functions of bones?

    • Form skeleton
    • Attachment for muscles & ligaments
    • Allow body movements
    • Protect vital organs
    • Store calcium salts
    • Produce blood cells
    anatomy bones functions
  • What protects the brain?

    The skull

    anatomy protection
  • What protects the heart and lungs?

    Thoracic wall

    anatomy protection
  • What are the connective tissue coverings of bones and cartilage called?

    • Bones: Periosteum
    • Cartilage: Perichondrium
    anatomy connective_tissue
  • What does the skeleton provide to the body?

    Shape and form

    anatomy skeleton
  • What is the source of blood cells in the body?

    Bone marrow

    anatomy blood_cells
  • What major bones and joints are labeled in the diagram?

    Diagram of the human skeleton with major bones labeled

    anatomy skeleton diagram
  • What type of tissue is bone classified as?

    Bone is a type of connective tissue.

    biology anatomy
  • What makes bone hard?

    Bone is hard due to its high content of calcium salts.

    biology anatomy
  • What are the two types of bone tissue?

    • Compact bone
    • Cancellous (spongy) bone
    biology anatomy
  • What is compact bone?

    Compact bone is dense and hard, forming the shaft of long bones and the outer shell of other bones.

    biology anatomy
  • What is the structure of compact bone?

    Compact bone consists of cylindrical units called Haversian systems.

    biology anatomy
  • What is cancellous bone?

    Cancellous (spongy) bone is a delicate bony meshwork filling the inside of bones, except where the medullary cavity exists.

    biology anatomy
  • What does the medullary cavity contain?

    The medullary cavity contains bone marrow.

    biology anatomy
  • What is shown in the diagram of a long bone?

    The diagram shows spongy bone, compact bone, and the medullary cavity.

    biology anatomy
  • What are long bones?

    • Tubular and longer than wide
    • Found in limbs (e.g. humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula) Long Bone
    anatomy bones
  • What are short bones?

    • Cuboidal in shape
    • Found in hand and foot (carpal & tarsal bones) Tarsals
    anatomy bones
  • What are flat bones?

    • Thin and flattened
    • Have protective functions (e.g. scapula, ribs, skull bones) Scapula
    anatomy bones
  • What are irregular bones?

    • Irregular in shape
    • Have many processes (e.g. vertebrae, pelvic bones, facial bones) Vertebra
    anatomy bones
  • What are pneumatic bones?

    • Contain air-filled cavities (e.g. ethmoid & maxilla bones) Ethmoid Bone
    anatomy bones
  • What are sesamoid bones?

    • Embedded within certain tendons (e.g. patella & fabella) Patella
    anatomy bones
  • What are sutural bones?

    • Found between the skull sutures Sutural Bones
    anatomy bones
  • Which bones are considered long bones in the hand and foot?

    • Metatarsal bones
    • Metacarpal bones
    • Phalanges
    anatomy bones
  • What are the two main parts of long bones?

    • Shaft (Diaphysis)
    • Ends (Epiphysis)
    anatomy bones
  • What is the shaft of a long bone called?

    Diaphysis

    anatomy bones
  • What does the diaphysis contain?

    A central cavity called medullary cavity

    anatomy bones
  • What lines the shaft of a long bone?

    Endosteum

    anatomy bones
  • What is the outer covering of the shaft called?

    Periosteum

    anatomy bones
  • What do osteoblasts in the periosteum do?

    Form bone and help in repair

    anatomy bones
  • What are the ends of long bones called?

    Epiphysis

    anatomy bones
  • What type of bone forms the ends of long bones?

    Cancellous (spongy) bone

    anatomy bones
  • What covers the articular surfaces of the epiphysis?

    Hyaline cartilage

    anatomy bones
  • What separates the diaphysis from the epiphysis during growth?

    Epiphyseal cartilage

    anatomy bones
  • What is the metaphysis?

    Part of diaphysis adjacent to epiphyseal line

    anatomy bones
  • What does the metaphysis transmit?

    Load from joint surfaces to diaphysis

    anatomy bones
  • What is depicted in the long bone diagram?

    Shaft (diaphysis) and ends (epiphysis) structure

    anatomy bones
  • What is the proximal epiphysis of the humerus?

    The end part of the humerus closest to the shoulder joint.

    anatomy humerus
  • What is the distal epiphysis of the humerus?

    The end part of the humerus closest to the elbow joint.

    anatomy humerus
  • What is the diaphysis of the humerus?

    The shaft or long central part of the humerus.

    anatomy humerus
  • What is the metaphysis of the humerus?

    The region between the epiphysis and diaphysis, involved in bone growth.

    anatomy humerus
  • What is the function of articular cartilage in the humerus?

    Cushions and reduces friction at the joint surfaces.

    anatomy joints
  • What is spongy bone in the humerus?

    A porous type of bone found at the ends of the humerus, containing red bone marrow.

    anatomy bone_structure
  • What does the medullary cavity of the humerus contain?

    It contains yellow bone marrow and is involved in fat storage.

    anatomy bone_structure
  • What is the nutrient artery in the humerus?

    An artery that supplies blood to the bone.

    anatomy circulation
  • What is the epiphyseal line in the humerus?

    The remnant of the growth plate, indicating where bone growth occurred.

    anatomy growth
  • What is the compact bone in the humerus?

    The dense outer layer that provides strength and structure.

    anatomy bone_structure
  • What is the endosteum in the humerus?

    A thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity.

    anatomy bone_structure
  • What is the function of red bone marrow in the humerus?

    It is responsible for the production of blood cells.

    anatomy hematopoiesis
  • What does the diagram of the humerus illustrate?

    It shows the structure and regional divisions of the humerus.

    anatomy illustration
  • What is ossification of bone?

    The process of bone formation from specialized mesenchymal tissue.

    anatomy ossification
  • When does primary ossification occur?

    It starts with the appearance of points where cartilage calcifies and periosteal capillaries grow.

    anatomy ossification
  • What do primary ossification centers form?

    They are responsible for ossification of the central parts of the bone, forming the diaphysis.

    anatomy ossification
  • When do secondary ossification centers appear?

    After birth, they appear in the peripheral parts of the bone.

    anatomy ossification
  • What do secondary ossification centers complete?

    They complete the process of ossification, forming epiphyses.

    anatomy ossification
  • What does the diagram illustrate?

    The process of bone growth and ossification, showing stages from hyaline cartilage model to fully formed bone.

    anatomy ossification
  • What is endochondral ossification?

    Bone formed by replacement of the cartilaginous model by bone tissue (e.g., long bones).

    biology ossification
  • What is intramembranous ossification?

    Bone formed directly from connective tissue membrane (e.g., flat bones, clavicle).

    biology ossification
  • What type of ossification occurs in long bones?

    Endochondral ossification.

    biology ossification
  • What type of ossification occurs in flat bones?

    Intramembranous ossification.

    biology ossification
  • What does the diagram of endochondral ossification illustrate?

    Stages of bone growth replacing cartilage.

    biology ossification
  • What does the diagram of intramembranous ossification show?

    Bone tissue growing over a membrane, illustrating fetal skull ossification.

    biology ossification
  • What are the sources of blood supply for bones?

    • Nutrient arteries
    • Periosteal arteries
    • Metaphyseal arteries
    • Epiphyseal arteries
    anatomy blood_supply
  • How do nutrient arteries enter the bone?

    Through a nutrient foramen in the diaphysis

    anatomy blood_supply
  • What types of nerves supply bones?

    • Periosteal nerves
    • Sensory endings
    • Vasomotor nerves
    anatomy nerve_supply
  • What is the function of vasomotor nerves in bones?

    They regulate blood flow through bone marrow

    anatomy nerve_supply
  • What does the diagram of a long bone illustrate?

    The blood supply including arteries and veins

    anatomy blood_supply
  • What is the body of a bone?

    The principal mass of a bone; the shaft in long bones; anterior weight-bearing portions in vertebrae.

    anatomy bones
  • What is a capitulum?

    A small, round, articular head (e.g., capitulum of the humerus).

    anatomy bones
  • What is a condyle?

    A rounded, knuckle-like articular area, often occurring in pairs (e.g., lateral and medial femoral condyles).

    anatomy bones
  • What is a crest?

    A ridge of bone (e.g., iliac crest).

    anatomy bones
  • What is an epicondyle?

    An eminence superior or adjacent to a condyle (e.g., lateral epicondyle of the humerus).

    anatomy bones
  • What is a facet?

    A smooth flat area, usually covered with cartilage, where a bone articulates with another bone (e.g., superior costal facet on a vertebra).

    anatomy bones
  • What is a foramen?

    A passage through a bone (e.g., obturator foramen).

    anatomy bones
  • What is a fossa?

    A hollow or depressed area (e.g., infraspinous fossa of the scapula).

    anatomy bones
  • What is a groove?

    An elongated depression or furrow (e.g., radial groove of the humerus).

    anatomy bones
  • What are the parts of a rib?

    • Head
    • Neck
    • Tubercle
    • Body
    anatomy bones
  • What is the spinous process?

    A projection from the vertebrae, contributing to the spine structure.

    anatomy bones
  • What is the greater tubercle?

    A prominent projection on the humerus, important for muscle attachment.

    anatomy bones
  • What is the iliac crest?

    The superior border of the ilium, important for muscle attachment.

    anatomy bones
  • What is the greater sciatic notch?

    A notch in the ilium that allows passage for nerves and blood vessels.

    anatomy bones
  • What is the obturator foramen?

    A large opening in the pelvis, formed by the ischium and pubis.

    anatomy bones
  • What is the lateral malleolus?

    The bony prominence on the outer side of the ankle, part of the fibula.

    anatomy bones
  • What are the articular facets of vertebra?

    Smooth surfaces on vertebrae that articulate with adjacent vertebrae or ribs.

    anatomy bones
  • What is depicted in the skeleton diagram?

    A posterior and anterior view of the human skeleton with labeled bones.

    anatomy skeleton
  • What is a head in bone markings?

    A large, round articular end (e.g., head of the humerus).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What is a malleolus?

    A rounded process (e.g., lateral malleolus of the fibula).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What does neck refer to in bone markings?

    A relatively narrow portion proximal to the head.

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What is a notch in bone terminology?

    An indentation at the edge of a bone (e.g., greater sciatic notch).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • Define process in the context of bone markings.

    An extension or projection serving a particular purpose, having a characteristic shape (e.g., articular process).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What is a protuberance?

    A bulge or projection of bone (e.g., external occipital protuberance).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What does shaft refer to in bone structure?

    The diaphysis, or body, of a long bone.

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What is a spine in bone anatomy?

    A thorn-like process (e.g., spine of the scapula).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • Define trochanter in bone markings.

    A large blunt elevation (e.g., greater trochanter of the femur).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What is a tubercle?

    A small raised eminence (e.g., greater tubercle of the humerus).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What does tuberosity refer to?

    A large rounded elevation (e.g., ischial tuberosity).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What is a trochlea?

    A spool-like articular process or process that acts as a pulley (e.g., trochlea of the humerus).

    anatomy bone_markings
  • What are the components of a rib?

    • Head
    • Neck
    • Tubercle
    • Body
    anatomy rib
  • What is the capitulum?

    A rounded articular surface on the humerus.

    anatomy humerus
  • Identify the external occipital protuberance.

    A prominent bone marking on the occipital bone.

    anatomy skull
  • What is the greater trochanter?

    A large projection on the femur for muscle attachment.

    anatomy femur
  • What is the ischial tuberosity?

    A bony prominence on the ischium, supporting weight while sitting.

    anatomy pelvis
  • What is the radial groove?

    A shallow groove on the humerus for the radial nerve.

    anatomy humerus
  • What does the spinous process refer to?

    A bony projection on a vertebra, serving as an attachment point for muscles.

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What bones are part of the axial skeleton?

    • Skull
    • Sternum
    • Ribs
    • Vertebrae
    • Coccyx
    anatomy skeleton
  • What bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?

    • Clavicle
    • Scapula
    • Humerus
    • Radius
    • Ulna
    • Pelvic girdle
    • Femur
    • Tibia
    • Fibula
    anatomy skeleton
  • What is the function of the axial skeleton?

    Supports the head, neck, and trunk; protects the brain and spinal cord.

    anatomy functions
  • What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

    Facilitates movement and supports the limbs.

    anatomy functions
  • What are the major components of the appendicular skeleton?

    • Bones of upper limb
    • Bones of lower limb
    • Shoulder girdle
    • Pelvic girdle
    anatomy components
  • What is the diagram illustrating the skeleton?

    Diagram of the human skeleton illustrating the division into the axial and appendicular skeleton, with major bones and regions labeled.

    anatomy diagram
  • What are the two parts of the skull?

    • Brain box (vault): upper & posterior part
    • Facial skeleton: anterior part
    anatomy skull
  • How many bones make up the skull?

    22 bones total - 1 movable bone: mandible - 21 immovable bones

    anatomy bones
  • What types of joints do the immovable bones of the skull have?

    They articulate by fibrous joints (sutures).

    anatomy joints
  • What is the movable bone of the skull?

    Mandible

    anatomy bones
  • What does the brain box of the skull consist of?

    It is the upper & posterior part of the skull.

    anatomy brain_box
  • What does the facial skeleton of the skull consist of?

    It is the anterior part of the skull.

    anatomy facial_skeleton
  • What major bones are labeled in the anatomical illustration of the skull?

    • Frontal
    • Parietal
    • Temporal
    • Occipital
    • Sphenoid
    • Zygomatic
    • Maxilla
    • Mandible
    anatomy illustration
  • What is the source of the anatomical illustration of the skull?

    Anatomical illustration of the human skull with sutures and major bones labeled.

    anatomy illustration
  • What are the single bones of the skull?

    • Frontal bone
    • Occipital bone
    • Ethmoid bone
    • Sphenoid bone
    • Vomer
    • Mandible
    anatomy skull
  • What bone is located at the front of the skull?

    Frontal bone

    anatomy skull
  • Which bone forms the base of the skull?

    Occipital bone

    anatomy skull
  • What bone is located between the nasal cavity and the brain?

    Ethmoid bone

    anatomy skull
  • Which bone is shaped like a butterfly and is located in the middle of the skull?

    Sphenoid bone

    anatomy skull
  • What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?

    Mandible

    anatomy skull
  • What is the name of the bone that separates the nasal cavity from the mouth?

    Vomer

    anatomy skull
  • What bones are highlighted in this image? Anatomical illustrations of the human skull showing the individual bones. One view highlights the frontal, parietal, sphenoid, and occipital bones. Another view shows the frontal bone, vomer, zygomatic bone, nasal bone, maxilla, and mandible.

    • Frontal bone
    • Vomer
    • Zygomatic bone
    • Nasal bone
    • Maxilla
    • Mandible
    anatomy skull
  • What view shows the major cranial and facial bones? A lateral view of a human skull, with different bones colored to distinguish them. Major cranial and facial bones are depicted, showing their relative positions and sutures.

    Lateral view of the skull

    anatomy skull
  • What does this image highlight? A lateral view of a human skull, with the nasal bones highlighted in green. The illustration shows the internal structures of the nasal cavity and surrounding facial bones.

    Nasal bones

    anatomy skull
  • What are the paired bones of the skull?

    • Parietal bone
    • Temporal bone
    • Maxilla
    • Zygomatic bone
    • Nasal bone
    • Lacrimal bone
    • Palatine bone
    • Inferior nasal concha
    anatomy skull
  • What is the function of the parietal bone?

    Forms the sides and roof of the skull.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What is the location of the temporal bone?

    Located at the sides and base of the skull.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What is the role of the maxilla?

    Forms the upper jaw and supports the upper teeth.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What does the zygomatic bone form?

    Forms the cheekbone and part of the eye socket.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What is the function of the nasal bone?

    Forms the bridge of the nose.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What is the role of the lacrimal bone?

    Forms part of the eye socket and contains the lacrimal sac.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What does the palatine bone contribute to?

    Forms part of the hard palate and floor of the nasal cavity.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What is the function of the inferior nasal concha?

    Helps to filter and warm the air inhaled through the nose.

    anatomy skull bones
  • What does the inferior view of the skull show?

    Highlights the maxilla, sphenoid bone, palatine bone, and vomer.

    anatomy skull
  • What does the anterior view of the skull illustrate?

    Shows the frontal bone, lacrimal bone, ethmoid bone, and nasal cavity bones.

    anatomy skull
  • How many cervical vertebrae are in the vertebral column?

    7 cervical vertebrae

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • How many thoracic vertebrae are in the vertebral column?

    12 thoracic vertebrae

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • How many lumbar vertebrae are in the vertebral column?

    5 lumbar vertebrae

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • How many sacral vertebrae are fused to form the sacrum?

    5 sacral vertebrae

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • How many coccygeal vertebrae are fused to form the coccyx?

    4 coccygeal vertebrae

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • What is the primary function of the vertebral column?

    Provides support for the head and trunk

    anatomy functions
  • What does the vertebral column protect?

    It protects the spinal cord

    anatomy functions
  • What regions are labeled in the vertebral column diagram?

    Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • What is shown in the lateral view of the vertebral column diagram?

    Color-coded regions: Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx

    anatomy vertebral_column
  • What is the shape and position of the vertebra body?

    Disc shaped and anterior in position

    anatomy vertebra
  • What forms the vertebral arch?

    2 pedicles and 2 laminae

    anatomy vertebra
  • What is the vertebral foramen?

    The ring bound by the vertebral arch

    anatomy vertebra
  • What is formed by the succession of vertebral foramina?

    The vertebral canal

    anatomy vertebra
  • How many processes project from the vertebral arch?

    7 processes

    anatomy vertebra
  • How many transverse processes are there?

    2 transverse processes

    anatomy vertebra
  • What do the superior articular processes articulate with?

    The inferior articular processes of the vertebra above

    anatomy vertebra
  • What do the inferior articular processes articulate with?

    The superior articular processes of the vertebra below

    anatomy vertebra
  • What does the lateral diagram of a vertebra show?

    The complex structure of a single vertebra

    anatomy vertebra
  • What is the body shape of cervical vertebrae?

    Small & oval

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the spinous process of cervical vertebrae like?

    Short & bifid

    anatomy vertebrae
  • Do cervical vertebrae show a transverse foramen?

    Yes

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the vertebral foramen shape of cervical vertebrae?

    Large & triangular

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the body shape of thoracic vertebrae?

    Heart-shaped with 2 demifacets

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the spinous process of thoracic vertebrae like?

    Long & directed down

    anatomy vertebrae
  • Do thoracic vertebrae have facets for rib articulation?

    Yes

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the vertebral foramen shape of thoracic vertebrae?

    Small & circular

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the body shape of lumbar vertebrae?

    Large & kidney-shaped

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the spinous process of lumbar vertebrae like?

    Short & thick & horizontal

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the vertebral foramen shape of lumbar vertebrae?

    Large & circular

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is shown in the overhead view of lumbar vertebrae?

    Shape of the body and vertebral arch

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the characteristic feature of cervical vertebrae?

    Show a transverse foramen

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the characteristic feature of thoracic vertebrae?

    Have facets for articulation with rib tubercle

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the characteristic feature of lumbar vertebrae?

    Long & slender

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is depicted in the image comparing cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae?

    Characteristics of each vertebra type

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What are the three types of vertebrae?

    • Cervical Vertebra
    • Thoracic Vertebra
    • Lumbar Vertebra
    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is the function of the Atlas (C1)?

    Supports the skull and allows nodding motion.

    anatomy cervical
  • What is the function of the Axis (C2)?

    Allows rotation of the head.

    anatomy cervical
  • What are the key features of thoracic vertebrae?

    • Demifacets
    • Vertebral notch
    • Spine
    anatomy thoracic
  • What are the key features of lumbar vertebrae?

    • Body
    • Pedicle
    • Lamina
    • Spinous process
    • Transverse process
    anatomy lumbar
  • What is depicted in the illustration of cervical vertebrae?

    Atlas (C1) and Axis (C2) with Dens and bifid spine.

    anatomy cervical
  • What are the features labeled in the thoracic vertebra diagram?

    • Body
    • Spinal canal
    • Transverse processes
    • Facets for ribs
    anatomy thoracic
  • What are the features labeled in the lumbar vertebra diagram?

    • Body
    • Pedicle
    • Lamina
    • Inferior Articular Process
    • Spinous Process
    anatomy lumbar
  • What is the shape of the sacrum?

    Triangular-shaped with apex directed downwards

    anatomy sacrum
  • How many vertebrae are fused in the sacrum?

    5 fused vertebrae

    anatomy sacrum
  • What becomes the median sacral crest?

    Spinous processes fuse

    anatomy sacrum
  • What forms the lateral sacral crest?

    Transverse processes fuse

    anatomy sacrum
  • What does the vertebral foramen become in the sacrum?

    Sacral canal

    anatomy sacrum
  • How many vertebrae are fused in the coccyx?

    2-4 fused vertebrae

    anatomy coccyx
  • What does the coccyx attach to?

    Attaches to the sacrum

    anatomy coccyx
  • What are intervertebral foramina?

    Notches for spinal nerve passage

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What do adjacent notches in the vertebral arch form?

    Intervertebral foramen

    anatomy vertebrae
  • What is shown in the diagram related to intervertebral discs?

    Nucleus and annulus of the disc

    anatomy discs
  • What does the anterior view diagram of the sacrum and coccyx include?

    Labels for Sacrum, Coccyx, Ala, Spinous tubercles, Sacral canal, Dorsal sacral foramina, and Sacral hiatus

    anatomy sacrum
  • What are the four curves of the vertebral column?

    • Cervical
    • Thoracic
    • Lumbar
    • Pelvic
    anatomy vertebral_column
  • What shape does the vertebral column form at birth?

    One C-shaped curve (1ry curve) that is convex backward

    anatomy development
  • What are the secondary curves of the vertebral column?

    Curves that appear in the cervical and lumbar regions, convex forward

    anatomy curves
  • Which curves of the vertebral column are convex forward?

    • Cervical
    • Lumbar
    anatomy curves
  • Which curves of the vertebral column are convex backward?

    • Thoracic
    • Pelvic
    anatomy curves
  • What does the vertebral column look like at three months of gestation?

    Developing bones with a C-shaped curve

    anatomy development
  • What is kyphosis?

    Increased backward curvature of the thoracic region.

    anatomy spine
  • What is lordosis?

    Increased forward curvature of the lumbar region.

    anatomy spine
  • What is scoliosis?

    Lateral curvature usually in the thoracic region.

    anatomy spine
  • What does this illustration show? Abnormal spinal curvatures

    It shows abnormal spinal curvatures including kyphosis and scoliosis.

    anatomy illustration
  • What do the diagrams illustrate? Types of Scoliosis

    They illustrate types of scoliosis with thoracic and lumbar views.

    anatomy illustration
  • What are the components of the thoracic cage?

    • Sternum
    • 12 thoracic vertebrae
    • 12 pairs of ribs
    anatomy thoracic_cage
  • What are the three parts of the sternum?

    • Manubrium sterni
    • Body
    • Xiphoid process
    anatomy sternum
  • What is the sternal angle?

    The junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum.

    anatomy sternal_angle
  • What does the sternum consist of?

    Three fused pieces: - Manubrium sterni - Body - Xiphoid process

    anatomy sternum
  • How many pairs of ribs are in the thoracic cage?

    12 pairs of ribs.

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the function of the thoracic cage?

    Protects vital organs and supports the upper body structure.

    anatomy thoracic_cage
  • What is labeled in the diagram of the thoracic cage?

    Includes sternum, ribs, and vertebrae.

    anatomy thoracic_cage
  • How many pairs of ribs are there?

    12 pairs

    anatomy ribs
  • Where are all the ribs attached at their posterior ends?

    To the vertebrae

    anatomy ribs
  • What are the true ribs?

    The upper 7 pairs attached directly to the sternum

    anatomy ribs
  • How are the false ribs attached?

    Attached to the 7th costal cartilage

    anatomy ribs
  • What are the floating ribs?

    Ribs 11 and 12 with no anterior attachment

    anatomy ribs
  • What do the true ribs connect to?

    The sternum by their costal cartilages

    anatomy ribs
  • What is illustrated in this diagram?

    The thoracic cage showing true, false, and floating ribs

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the head of a rib?

    Articulates with the thoracic vertebrae

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the neck of a rib?

    The constriction just beyond the head

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the tubercle of a rib?

    Articulates with the transverse process of its corresponding vertebra

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the angle of a rib?

    The sharp turn in the rib

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the shaft of a rib?

    Thin and flattened, lower border sharp with a groove for intercostal nerves & vessels

    anatomy ribs
  • What does the inferior facet of a rib articulate with?

    The vertebra of the same number

    anatomy ribs
  • What is the costal groove of a rib?

    A groove on the lower border for intercostal nerves & vessels

    anatomy ribs
  • What is illustrated in the posterior view of a left rib?

    Head, Neck, Superior & inferior facets, Tubercle, Angle, Shaft, Costal groove

    anatomy ribs
  • What is shown in the lateral view of a vertebra and a single rib?

    Articulation points with labels for Head, Neck, Tubercle, Angle, and Shaft

    anatomy ribs
  • What is highlighted in the lateral view of a thoracic vertebra?

    Costal facets for rib articulation

    anatomy ribs
  • What bones make up the shoulder girdle?

    • Clavicle
    • Scapula
    anatomy skeleton
  • What is the single bone in the arm?

    Humerus

    anatomy skeleton
  • What are the two bones in the forearm?

    • Radius (laterally)
    • Ulna (medially)
    anatomy skeleton
  • What bones form the hand?

    • Carpus (8 bones)
    • Metacarpus (5 bones)
    • Phalanges (3 in each finger, 2 in thumb)
    anatomy skeleton
  • What bones are included in the carpals?

    8 bones total, forming the wrist region.

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  • What is the total number of phalanges in the hand?

    • 14 in total: 12 (3 in each finger) + 2 (in thumb)
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  • What is the diagram of the bones of the upper limb?

    Diagram of the bones of the upper limb

    anatomy skeleton
  • What is the coracoid process?

    A small hook-like structure on the scapula.

    anatomy scapula
  • What is the acromion?

    The bony process on the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder.

    anatomy scapula
  • What are the greater and lesser tuberosities?

    Bony prominences on the humerus for muscle attachment.

    anatomy humerus
  • What is the trochlea?

    A spool-shaped structure on the humerus that articulates with the ulna.

    anatomy humerus
  • What are the carpal bones?

    Eight small bones that make up the wrist.

    anatomy carpals
  • What are the metacarpal bones?

    Five long bones in the hand between the wrist and fingers.

    anatomy metacarpals
  • What are the phalanges?

    The bones of the fingers and toes.

    anatomy phalanges
  • What is the radius?

    The bone in the forearm on the thumb side.

    anatomy radius
  • What is the ulna?

    The bone in the forearm on the pinky side.

    anatomy ulna
  • What is the olecranon process?

    The bony prominence of the ulna at the elbow.

    anatomy ulna
  • What is the trochlear notch?

    The concave surface of the ulna that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus.

    anatomy ulna
  • What is the styloid process?

    A bony projection at the distal ends of both the radius and ulna.

    anatomy styloid
  • What is shown in the anterior view of the shoulder joint?

    The scapula and humerus with articulation points visible. Shoulder Joint

    anatomy shoulder
  • What is depicted in the anterior view of the wrist and hand?

    The carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. Wrist and Hand

    anatomy hand
  • What does the anterior view of the radius and ulna show?

    The distal ends with interosseous membrane and ligaments. Radius and Ulna

    anatomy forearm
  • What is the pelvic girdle made of?

    • 1 bone: Hip bone
    anatomy skeleton
  • How many bones are in the thigh?

    • 1 bone: Femur
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  • What are the bones in the leg?

    • 2 bones: Fibula (laterally), Tibia (medially)
    anatomy skeleton
  • What forms the foot?

    • Tarsus (7 bones)
    • Metatarsus (5 bones)
    • Phalanges (3 in each toe, 2 in big toe)
    anatomy skeleton
  • What is the largest bone in the lower limb?

    • Femur
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  • What is the function of the patella?

    • Protects the knee joint
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  • How many phalanges are in each toe?

    • 3 in each toe, 2 in the big toe
    anatomy skeleton
  • What are the bones of the foot?

    • Tarsals
    • Metatarsals
    • Phalanges
    anatomy skeleton
  • What is the image showing?

    Diagram of the bones of the lower limb

    anatomy skeleton
  • What does the anterior view of the pelvis label?

    • Hip bone
    • Sacrum
    • Coccyx
    • Pubic symphysis
    • Sacroiliac joint
    • Sacral promontory
    • Pelvic brim
    • Acetabulum
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  • What is the structure of the tarsus?

    • Comprises 7 bones
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  • What is the structure of the metatarsus?

    • Comprises 5 bones
    anatomy skeleton
  • What are the three regions of the hip bone?

    • Ilium
    • Ischium
    • Pubis
    anatomy hip_bone
  • What are the main parts of the femur?

    • Head
    • Neck
    • Greater Trochanter
    • Lesser Trochanter
    • Femoral Condyles
    anatomy femur
  • What bones make up the foot?

    • Tarsals
    • Metatarsals
    • Phalanges
    anatomy foot
  • What are the main parts of the tibia and fibula?

    • Tibial Condyles
    • Tibial Tuberosity
    anatomy tibia fibula