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Anatomy and Physiology ASU Practical 1
ASU practical #1
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/25/2017

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Coronal suture: acts as a joining point of the frontal bone and the parietal bones

 

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Sagittal suture: acts as a joining point between the parietal bones

 

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Lambdoid:joining point between the occipital bone and the parietal bones

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squamous: joining point between the temporal bone and the parietal bone

 

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Foramen magnum: allows the spinal cord to exit the skull; located in occipital bone

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Optic foramen: allows passage of the nerve responsible for vision 

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Internal acoustic meatus: allows the passage of the nerve responsible for hearing and balance 

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jugular foramen: allows the passage of the internal jugular veins; located in the temporal-occipital region

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carotid canal: allows the passage of the internal carotid arteries; located in the temporal bone

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parietal: Forms the superior and lateral aspects of the cranial cavity; paired

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temporal: paired, irregular shaped flat bone
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zygomatic process: articulates with the temporal process of the zygomatic bone
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styloid process: anchors various muscles and ligaments

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mastoid process: prominent lump behind the ear which can be palpated; anchors various muscles

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external auditory meatus: opening on the lateral aspect which funnels sound wave
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frontal: Forms the superior margin of the orbit, unpaired

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occipital: Forms the base of the skull; unpaired

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occipital condyles: articulate with the Lateral Masses of the Atlas (C1)

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sphenoid: Helps form the posterior margin of the orbit, and the floor of the cranial cavity; Unpaired

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sella turcica: contains a deep pit called the hypophyseal fossa, which houses the hypophosis (pituitary gland)

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ethmoid: Helps form the medial walls of the orbit; the roof/walls of the nasal cavity, and the superior part of the nasal septum; Unpaired

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Cribiform plate: forms the roof of the nasal cavity allowing various olfactory nerves to pass through

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crista galli: small crest that anchors protective layer of the brain

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maxilla: Forms the inferomedial part of the orbit; houses the roots of the upper teeth; forms the anterior 2/3 of the palate; paired.

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zygomatic: Cheek bones; Paired

 

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temporal process: articulates with the zygomatic process of the temporal bone; helps form the zygomatic arch

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lacrimal: Help form the medial wall of the orbit; smallest bones of the skull; paired

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Fossa for lacrimal sac: houses the lacrimal sac
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nasal: Small rectangular bones which form the bridge of the nose and support the cartilages that shape its lower portion; paired

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inferior nasal concha: Largest of the nasal conchae; paired

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palatine: Forms the posterior 1/3 of the palate; helps form the nasal cavity; forms a small section of the posterior floor of orbit; paired

 

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mandible: Supports the lower teeth and provides attachment points for muscles of mastication (chewing); unpaired

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Mandibular Condyle: oval knobs that articulate with the temporal bone
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vomer: Forms the inferior part of the nasal septum; unpaired

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hyoid: “free floating” bone in the neck which is anchored to the larynx and also serves as an attachment structure various muscles to elevate/depress the hyoid

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cervical vertebrae: (C1-C7) are typically small; act to support the head and allow its movement; contain transverse foramen

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Thoracic vertebrae: 12 vertebrae which articulate with the 12 pairs of ribs. giraffe head

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lumbar vertebrae: 5 lumbar vertebrae (L1-5) which have a thick, stout body and blunt square-like processes. moose
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sacrum: articulates with the os coxa (pelvis); composed of 5 fused bones (S1-5)

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coccyx: inferior to the sacrum; the “tailbone”; composed of 4 fused bones (Co1-4)

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vertebral foramen: large foramen formed by the vertebral arch and the posterior portion of the vertebral body

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intervertebral foramen: foramen formed by the superior and inferior portions of the pedicles

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transverse foramen: Unique to cervical vertebrae; allow passage of blood vessels

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spinous process: extends posterior and downward; can be palpated

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pedicle: pillar-like structure originating on the body

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body: mass of spongy bone and red bone marrow covered with a shell of compact bone; weight-bearing portion of the vertebra

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lamina: plate-like structure which forms the rounded arch

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atlas: has Lateral Masses which articulate with the occipital condyles of the skull; rotates on the dens of the axis; lacks a body

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axis: (C2) allows rotation of the head via the dens (odontoid process); dens is unique to the axis

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dens of axis: finger like projection on superior aspect of body of axis
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lateral mass: atlas, has articular facet on superior surface
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manubrium: triangular, superior part of sternum
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body: middle part of sternum[image]
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xiphoid process: end of the sternum
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Head attaches to thoracic vertebrate, costal groove always points down, so left
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true ribs
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1-7, directly attached to sternum
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false ribs
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8-12. 8-10 attach to superior ribs. 11-12 dont attach, are floating
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head of rib: attaches to the thoracic vertebrae

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body of rib: sloping flattened portion

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costal groove: sharp portion on the inferior margin

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Atlanto-Occipital Joint
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 between the atlas and the occipital bone
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atlanto-axial joint
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between the atlas and axis
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intervertebral joint
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between the vertebrae
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vertebrocostal
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between the vertebrae and ribs
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Sternoclavicular Joint

 
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between the sternum and clavicle (collar bone)
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Sternocostal Joint
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between the sternum and ribs
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acromial end of clavicle: articulates at the lateral end with the acromion of the scapula 

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Sternal end of clavicle: articulates medially with the sternum

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conoid tubercle: towards the acromial end; faces inferiorly

 

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Acromial end = lateral; Sternal end = medial; Conoid Tubercle = inferior; curves posteriorly from sternal end; bicycle handle method: grip like bicycle hand with sternal end on your thumb side, so left
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spine (scapula): ridge that protrudes posteriorly; ends at the acromion

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Acromion: plate-like extension at the lateral end of spine; articulates with acromial end of clavicle
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infraspinous fossa: inferior to spine; origin for rotator cuff muscle
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Glenoid Fossa (Cavity): articulates with the head of the humerus
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Coracoid Process: anterolateral protrusion which anchors muscles
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Supraspinous Fossa: superior to spine; origin for rotator cuff muscle
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Lateral border: faces axillary region
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Medial border: faces vertebrae
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Subscapular Fossa: broad anterior surface
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 Medial border faces vertebrae;
Lateral border face  axillary region;
Coracoid Process faces anterolaterally;
Glenoid Fossa faces laterally 
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Head: articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula
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