Topic 10: Skeletal System - Differentiating Right vs Left

Question 1

What does differentiation between right and left bones require? (2)

Answer 1

• anterior/posterior
• medial/lateral

Question 2

How can you differentiate the scapula? (2)

Answer 2

• spine (posterior)
• glenoid fossa (lateral) (connects to humerous wherw there is an indentation)

Question 3

How can you differentiate the humerous? (2)

Answer 3

• olecranon fossa (posterior) (indentation)
• head (medial) (articulates with scaupla)

Question 4

How can you differentiate the femur? (2)

Answer 4

• lateral/medial condyles (posterior)
• head (medial)

Question 5

How can you differentiate the tibia? (2)

Answer 5

• tibial tuberosity (anterior) (u can feel a bump under patella)
• medial malleolus (medial) (spiky part should point medial)