Bones

Question 1

Fibula

Answer 1

Thin, twisted bone of the lateral side that articulates with the tibia but not the femur and makes the rounded bump of the knee

Question 2

Calcaneus

Answer 2

The bone which makes up the heel of the foot. It is the largest tarsal bone and bone of the foot

Question 3

Axial Skeleton

Answer 3

The bones of the head and torso, including the rib cage and spinal column

Question 4

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 4

The bones which support the appendages, including the shoulder and pelvic girdles

Question 5

The spine

Answer 5

Consists of four different types of vertebrae: cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacrum/coccyx

The spine provides the main support for your body. It allows you to stand upright, bend and twist.

Question 6

Cervical Spine

Answer 6

Location: Base of the skull to the base of the neck.
Description: smallest and lightest vertebrae
Function: movements of the head and neck
Vertebrae C1 - C7
C1= Atlas
C7= Axis

Question 7

Thoracic Spine

Answer 7

Location: Just below the neck to the last rib
Description: larger than the cervical vertebrae
Function: articulates the ribs and produces the movement of the upper back and thorax
Vertebrae: T1 - T12

Question 8

Lumbar Spine

Answer 8

Location: last rib to the pelvic girdle
Description: Bigger and stronger than the cervical and thoracic vertebrae
Function: supports the weight of the upper body and movement of the lower back
Vertebrae: L1 - L5

Question 9

Sacrum

Answer 9

Joined to the hip bones on the posterior side of the pelvis
Five fused bones in a triangular base
Provides stability for the pelvis

Question 10

Coccyx

Answer 10

Below the sacrum
Between 3-5 fused vertebrae which forms a small triangle

Other names: coccygeal vertebrae, vestigial tailbone, & tailbone

Question 11

Rib Cage

Answer 11

Formed by the thoracic spine, ribs and sternum
Most people have 12 rib pairs
The scapular sit on the rib cage, moving it about. It is the home for the heart, lungs and diaphragm

Other name: Thoracic cage

Question 12

Sternum

Answer 12

The anterior area of the chest where the rib cage comes together with the collar bone

Question 13

Clavicle

Answer 13

The collar bone connects the scapula to the sternum and forms two joints (sternoclavicular & acromioclavicular) that help to hold the shoulder in place during movement

Acromion, clavicle, humeral head, humerus, scapula

Question 14

Scapula

Answer 14

The scapula is the triangular shaped bone which makes up the shoulder girdle. It makes the shoulder mobile because the only bony connection is the sternoclavicular joint, where the sternum connects to the clavicle. Muscles connect the scapula to the spine.

Question 15

Subscapular Fossa

Answer 15

The anterior surface of the scapula

Question 16

Spine

Answer 16

The prominent edge of the posterior surface of the scapula

Question 17

Acromion Process

Answer 17

Joins with the clavicle to form the acromioclavicular joint

Question 18

Coracoid Process

Answer 18

The site of the muscle attachment for the shoulder joint

Question 19

Glenoid Cavity

Answer 19

Oval hole on a lateral scapula forming the glenohumeral joint

Question 20

Humerus

Answer 20

The humerus is a long bone in the arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. It connects the scapula and the two bones of the lower arm

Question 21

Elbow

Answer 21

The elbow is a hinged joint made up of three bones
- humerus
- ulna
- radius

Question 22

Radius & Ulna

Answer 22

There are two long bones that make up the forearm: the radius and the ulna.
The ulna is located on the pinky side and the radius is on the thumb side.

Question 23

Fingers

Answer 23

The three phalanges in each finger are called the proximal phalanx which is the largest of the three bones in each finger and has joints with the metacarpal and the middle phalanx

Question 24

Iliac Crest

Answer 24

The ilium is the larger upper winglike portion of the hip bone. The upper border is the ilium while the convex border is the iliac crest.

Question 25

Anterior Superior Iliac Spines

Answer 25

Bony prominences on each side of the front of the pelvis Other name: Asis

Question 26

Sacrum

Answer 26

The sacrum is the wedge structure between the ilia of the posterior pelvis. The top of the sacrum is referred to as the sacral base. The bottom is referred to as the apex, tailbone or coccyx, which reinforces the posterior pelvic floor.

Question 27

Pubic Symphysis

Answer 27

The most forward portion of the lower pelvis. it is a cartilaginous joint which joins the pubic bones together in the front. The site ranges from 3-10 mm depending on the age if the person is pregnant. Other Name: PS

Question 28

Ischial Tuberosity

Answer 28

The ischial tuberosity is located beneath the ischial spine and is identified by a transverse ridge which divides into upper and lower halves Other names: sit or sit bones

Question 29

Trochanter

Answer 29

Greater trochanter - upper lateral process of the femur Lesser trochanter - lower medial process of the femur

Question 30

Femur

Answer 30

The longest bone in the body. The smooth, rounded head that articulates with the acetabulum of the coxal bone to form the hip joints. The distal end has medial and lateral coddles that articulate with the lower leg

Question 31

Patella

Answer 31

Fit into the groove of the condyles of the femur

Question 32

Patellafemoral Joint

Answer 32

The joint where the patella meets with the femur

Question 33

Tibiofemoral Joint

Answer 33

The joint where the femur meets the tibia

Question 34

Tibia

Answer 34

The larger of the two lower leg bones on the medial side. The proximal end articulates with the femur