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how many bone in body
206
two main division of the skeleton
axial
appendicular
three basic components of the axial skeleton
skull
vertebrae
thoracic cage
list 4 basic components of the appendicular skeleton
pectoral girdle
pelvis girdle
upper limbs
lower limbs
what do we call the 8 bones of the skull that protect the brain
cranium
what do we call the 14 bones of the skull that protect and support the entrances to the digestive tract and respiratory
facial bones
what two bones form the hard palate
maxilla
palatine
what is a synonym for skullcap
calvaria
what small U-shaped bone lies superior to the larynx and is the bodys only bone that does not articulate with another bone
hyoid
what is the function of the fontanelles
allow distortion of the cranium during the birthing process allowing plates to bend relative to each other
what is the collective term for the tiny bone of the middle ear
auditory ossicles
list the ear bone lateral to medial
malleus
incus
stape
in what bone and in what particular region/ part if this bone would i find the middle and internal ear?
Temporal bone
what do we call the large, circular opening in the occipital bone for passageway of the spinal cord?
foramen magnum
what is the name of the bony depression in the sphenoid that holds the pituitary gland?
hypoglossal canal
what is the name of the bony enclosure of the hypoglossal canal
sella turcica
through what opening of the sphenoid bone is the optic nerve transmitted
optic canal
what is the name of the teardrop shaped passageway between the greater and lesser wings of the sphenoid bone that transmits 4 cranial nerves pass
superior orbital fissure
what round hole passes through the sphenoid bone anteriorly exiting below the orbit and behind the maxilla, transmitting the maxillary branch of the trigeminal nerve passes
foramen rotundum
what oval hole passes through the floor of the greater wing of the sphenoid bone transmits the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve
foramen ovale
through what openings in the portion of the anterior cranial floor formed by the ethmoid bone do the olfactory nerve fibers pass before they enter the nasal epithelium
cribriform foramina
what hole in the mandible is found on the medial side of the mandibular ramus and transmits the mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve as it heads towards your teeth and chin
mandibular foramen
what do we call the 1st seven pair of ribs that connect to the sternum by costal cartilage
true ribs
ribs 8-12 because they do not attach directly to the sternum
false ribs
ribs 11 and 12 because they lack any connection to the sternum
floating ribs
what part of the sternum, the last to ossify can be broken by strong pressure and may potentially damage the liver
xiphoid process
what two bones articulate to form the only direct connective between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton
clavicle and manubrium
name for our shoulder socket
glenoid cavity
list the two necks of the humerus
surgical neck= distal to the tubercles
anatomical neck= surrounds the head
what landmark on the proximal end of the ulna serves as the insertion of the triceps brachii muscle
olecranon process
what portion of the articulate condyle of the humerus articulates with ulna
trochlea
what feature of the proximal ulna does the radius pivot during pronation
redial notch
name of the hip socket
acetabulum
landmark on the posterior aspect of the pelvis serves as the common origin for all three hamstring muscles?
ischial tuberosity
name of the expanded portion of the pelvis, between the iliac crest and above the iliopectineal line
greater pelvis
name of the constricted portion of the pelvis, inferior to the iliopectineal line
lesser pelvis
what opening of the pelvis is bordered by the superior base of the sacrum, iliopectineal line and the superior border of symphysis pubis
pelvic inlet
what opening of the pelvis is bordered by the coccyx, ischial tuberosities, and the inferior border of symphysis pubis
pelvic outlet
angle inferior to the symphysis pubis helps us quickly determine if a pelvis is male or female. difference
female= wider, arched above 100
male = narrow, angular less 90
what landmark of the tibia serves as the common insertion for the 4 quadriceps femoris muscles
tibial tuberosity