Intro To Anatomy

Question 1

Axial skeleton

Answer 1

Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum

Question 2

Appendicular skeleton

Answer 2

Upper limb (clavicle, scapula, humerus, ulna, radius, 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges), lower limb (pelvis- 6 bones, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges)

Question 3

Types of joint

Answer 3

Synovial (allows movement)

Solid (inhibits movement)

Question 4

Types of synovial joint

Answer 4

Pivot (between 1&2 vertebrae)
Ball and socket (hip)
Hinge (elbow)
Saddle (between trapezium carpal & 1st metacarpal)
Plane (between tarsal bones)
Condyloid (between radius & carpal bone of wrist)

Question 5

Types of solid joint

Answer 5

Fibrous (eg syndesmosis, gomphosis, sutures)

Cartilagenous (eg synchondrosis, symphysis)

Question 6

What is fascia?

Answer 6

Web-like connective tissue that surrounds & supports muscles & organs

Question 7

Difference between tendons & ligaments

Answer 7

Tendons- link muscle to bone

Ligaments- link bone to bone