Appendicular skeleton (Lab)

Question 1

Name of joint between clavicle and sternum

Answer 1

Sternoclavicular joint

Question 2

Name of joint between clavicle and Acromion

Answer 2

Acromioclavicular joint

Question 3

Where is the conoid tubercle

Answer 3

On the inferior lateral end of the clavicle

Question 4

What is the spine of the scapula

Answer 4

The large posterior projection of the scapula

Question 5

Where is the supraspinous fossa

Answer 5

superior to the spine of the scapula

Question 6

Where is the infraspinous fossa

Answer 6

Inferior to the spine of the scapula

Question 7

Where is the acromion

Answer 7

The lateral end of the spine on the scapula

Question 8

What is the glenoid cavity

Answer 8

Where the humerus articulates with the scapula

Question 9

Where is the coracoid process

Answer 9

It attaches superior to the glenoid cavity

Question 10

Where is the subscapular fossa

Answer 10

The anterior side of the scapula

Question 11

What is the head of the humerus

Answer 11

The large ball like part of the proximal end that articulates with the scapula

Question 12

What is the shaft of the humerus

Answer 12

The long straight part of the bone

Question 13

What is the anatomical neck of the humerus

Answer 13

The proximal part next to the head

Question 14

What is the surgical neck

Answer 14

More inferior than the anatomical neck. Would be the place to cut the arm off

Question 15

Where is the greater tubercle of the humerus

Answer 15

The lateral proximal end

Question 16

Where is the lesser tubercle of the humerus

Answer 16

Directly medial to the greater tubercle. Its also smaller than the greater tubercle

Question 17

Intertubercular groove (humerus)

Answer 17

In between the greater and lesser tubercles

Question 18

Deltoid tuberosity

Answer 18

On the lateral end of the humerus where the deltoid attaches

Question 19

Capitulum

Answer 19

On the anterolateral distal end of the humerus where the radius articulates

Question 20

Trochlea

Answer 20

On the anterior medial distal end of the humerus where the ulna articulates

Question 21

Lateral epicondyle (humerus)

Answer 21

Lateral prominence on the distal end of the humerus

Question 22

Medial epicondyle (humerus)

Answer 22

Medial prominence on the distal end of the humerus

Question 23

Radial fossa

Answer 23

just superior to the capitulum where the radius chills

Question 24

Coronoid fossa

Answer 24

Just superior to the trochlea where the ulna chills sometimes.

Question 25

Olecranon fossa

Answer 25

On the posterior side of the distal end of the humerus where the olecranon hooks in

Question 26

Radial tuberosity

Answer 26

Bony prominence inferior to the head of the radius.

Question 27

Styloid process of the radius

Answer 27

At the distal end of the radius it makes the bump on the lateral side of your arm that feels like a wrist bone

Question 28

Ulnar notch

Answer 28

Where the ulna attaches to the radius on the distal end

Question 29

Trochlear notch

Answer 29

Proximal end of the ulna attaches to the coronoid fossa of the humerus

Question 30

Olecranon

Answer 30

Most proximal part of the ulna. looks like a hook and forms the elbow

Question 31

Radial notch

Answer 31

Where the radius attaches to the ulna on the proximal end

Question 32

styloid process of the ulna

Answer 32

At the distal end of the ulna on the medial side. Feels like a wrist bone.

Question 33

illiac crest

Answer 33

Most superior portion of the pelvic girdle

Question 34

Anterior superior iliac spine

Answer 34

The part that you think of when you think of your hip bones.

Question 35

Posterior superior iliac spine

Answer 35

The end of the iliac crest on the back. Makes those dimples on your back

Question 36

Auricular surface (Ilium)

Answer 36

Where the ilium articulates with the sacrum.

Question 37

Ischial tuberosity

Answer 37

Bony part that you sit on.

Question 38

Superior pubic ramus

Answer 38

The superior part of the bone that forms the circle that forms the obturator foramen

Question 39

Inferior pubic ramus

Answer 39

The inferior part of the bone that forms the circle that forms the obturator foramen

Question 40

Obturator foramen

Answer 40

The two smaller circles of the pelvic girdle

Question 41

Acetabulum

Answer 41

The socket that your femur goes in. Means vinegar cup

Question 42

Fovea

Answer 42

Small hole in the head of the femur where ligiments attach

Question 43

Greater trochanter

Answer 43

on the lateral side of the proximal end of the femur.

Question 44

Lesser trochanter

Answer 44

more medial than the greater trochanter. also smaller. duh

Question 45

Linea aspera

Answer 45

ass line.

Question 46

Medial/lateral condyles

Answer 46

on the distal end of the femur that articulate with the tibia

Question 47

Intercondylar fossa

Answer 47

in between the medial and lateral condyles

Question 48

Patellar surface

Answer 48

where the patella articulates with the femur

Question 49

Medial/Lateral epicondyles (femur)

Answer 49

The the sides of the medial and lateral condyles of the femur

Question 50

Apex

Answer 50

The inferior point of the patella

Question 51

Base

Answer 51

The superior flat part of the patella

Question 52

Articular surface of the patella

Answer 52

on the posterior side of the patella. The Lateral surface is larger

Question 53

Medial/Lateral condyles (tibia)

Answer 53

On the proximal end of the tibia. Articulate with the femur

Question 54

Intercondylar eminence

Answer 54

in between the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia gives support to the knee joint

Question 55

Tibial tuberosity

Answer 55

on the anterior surface of the tibia. just inferior to the knee

Question 56

Anterior crest

Answer 56

Shin

Question 57

Medial malleolus

Answer 57

Large bony thing on the tibia that is misconceived as an ankle bone

Question 58

Lateral malleolus

Answer 58

distal part of the fibula on the lateral side that is misconceived as an ankle bone

Question 59

Talus

Answer 59

Most superior of the tarsals

Question 60

Calcaneus

Answer 60

The heel