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Bones/The Skeleton
Bones Quiz
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/10/2021

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Term
What is the longest bone in the body?
Definition
Femur
Term
Give Two Examples of a flat bone.
Definition
Scapula
Ribs
Term
What is a Syndesmosis?
Definition
A syndesmosis is a fibrous joint between two bones held together by ligaments and strong membrane
Term
Name two Condylar (condyloid) joints.
Definition
Radiocarpal joint (wrist)
metacarpophalangeal Joints.
Term
Give two examples of a ball and socket joint.
Definition
GHJ (Glenohumeral Joint)
Hip
Term
The ankle joint moves in how many planes?
Definition
All three
Term
What are the movements occurring in the Sagittal Plane of the ankle?
Definition
Dorsi Flexion & Plantar Flexion
Term
What are the movements occurring in the transverse plane of the ankle?N
Definition
Abduction & Adduction
Term
What are the movements that occur in the frontal plane of the ankle?
Definition
Eversion & Inversion
Term
The glenohumeral joint can be classified a ______ joint.
Definition
Ball and Socket
Term
What is Femoral Anteversion?
Definition
Inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur). Causes knees and feet to turn inwards
Term
What is avascular necrosis of the humeral head?
Definition
type of osteonecrosis due to disruption of blood supply to the proximal femur.
Term
How many vertebral bones are there in the thoracic spine?
Definition
12
Term
How many bones in the cervical spine?
Definition
7
Term
What is Hyaline Cartilage?
Definition
Hyaline cartilage is the glass-like (hyaline) but translucent cartilage found on many joint surfaces.
Term
What is the role of hyaline cartilage?
Definition
To provide mechanical support for the respiratory tree, nose, articular surfaces and developing bones.
Term
Name two joints that contain fibrocartilagenous surfaces
Definition
Pubis Symphysis
Temporomandibular Joint
Term
What is the most mobile joint in the body?
Definition
GHJ (Glenohumeral Joint)
Term
Roll, spin and glide are examples of __________ joint movement?
Definition
Synovial
Term
The Kaltenborn Rule is also known as ........./........... rule
Definition
Concave Convex rule - tells us which part of the joint capsule is stressed when the adjacent joint partner is moved.
Term
Name the Carpal bones of the hand
Definition
S-Scaphoid
L- Lunate
T- Triquetrum
P- Pisiform
H-Hamate
C- Capitate
T- Trapezoid
T- trapezium
Term
the upper rib movement can be explained by which metaphor?
Definition
Bucket Handle
Term
The radial groove can be found in which bone?
Definition
Humerus
Term
The linea aspera is where?
Definition
posterior surface of femur
Term
A trochlea is?...
Definition
an anatomical structure resembling a pulley: as. a : the articular surface on the medial condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna
Term
periosteum lies where?
Definition
on the surface of bones
Term
where are the pain sensitive structures of bone?
Definition
Periosteal layer of bone
Term
Structurally, bone constitutes two types - what are they called?
Definition
Compact & Cancellous
Term
Name the tarsal bones of the foot
Definition
Calcaneus
Talus
Navicular
Cuboid
Cuneiform [image]
Term
What is the most common sesamoid bone?
Definition
Patella
Term
Which sort of joint attaches the scapula to the thorax?
Definition
Scapulothoracic joint
(all be it not a anatomically registered joint)
Term
Physiological joint movement is ___________?
Definition
the natural movements that occur in human joints.

AKA osteokinematic movements
Term
What is interesting about the 1st carpometacarpal joint
Definition
It's a saddle joint
Term
What is Sever's disease of the ankle?
Definition
Sever's disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is a type of bone injury in which the growth plate in the lower back of the heel, where the Achilles tendon (the heel cord that attaches to the growth plate) attaches, becomes inflamed and causes pain.
Term
What is Perthes disease of the hip?
Definition
Perthes' disease is a condition affecting the hip joint in children. It is rare (1 in 9,000 children are affected) and we do not clearly understand why it occurs. Part or all of the femoral head (top of the thigh bone: the ball part of the ball-and-socket hip joint) loses its blood supply and may become misshapen.
Term
What is the Q angle?
Definition
AKA the Quadriceps angle.
is defined as the angle formed between the quads muscles and the patella tendon.
Term
what is coxa vara?
Definition
Varus deformity of the femoral neck.
Term
What is coxa valga?
Definition
position of the hip when standing with an anterior pelvic tilt.
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