Anatomy exam 1 Flashcards
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What is the difference between a sagittal plane and a midsagittal plane?
midsagittal must be midline whereas sagittal does not
what are is medial/lateral not applicable to?
below elbow
Thumbs out is standard position because:
ulnar and radius are STRAIGHT
how many cervical vertebrae are there?
7
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
12
How many lumbar vertebrae are there
5
How many sacral vertebrae are there?
5 fused vertebrae
How many vertebrae make up the coccyx?
3-4
What does the foramen transversarium do?
protects the vertebral artery
what is the purpose of the transverse process of the vertebrae?
it anchors the spine
What is the purpose of the articulate processes?
to fit into/stabilize vertebrae
what is in the zygapophysial (facet) joint?
1-2mL of synovial fluid
What type of cells produce synovial fluid?
goblet cells
What is the purpose of the facet joint?
to allow greater flexibility
What is the intervertebral foramen for?
Allows exit of dorsal and ventral peripheral roots out of the spinal cord
What is the nucleus pulposus?
the inner section of a intervertebral disc
how many attachments points do each rib have?
3 demifacets: 2 on own rib, one on superior rib
the head of the rib attaches to:
superior and inferior rib demifacets
what is an apenerosis?
a strong fibrous muscle attachment
Where is the trapezius attached?
Spine
spine of the scapula
head
What muscle group is immediately deep to the trapezius?
Rhomboid major
Rhomboid minor
The Rhomboid major is _______ to the rhomboid minor
inferior
How many muscles are attached to the scapula?
17
Where can the rhomboids be differentiated?
medial spine of the scapula