osteology practicals Introduction

Question 1

how does the joint angle differ between extension and flexion

Answer 1

joint angle is larger extension and smaller in flexion.

Question 2

what is the difference between adduction and abduction

Answer 2

adduction is moving the limb towards the body midline and abduction is moving the limb away from the midline

Question 3

what anatomical term is used to describe touching the pad of any of your fingers using the thumb of the same hand. and what is the term used to describe the opposite

Answer 3

opposition and reposition respectively

Question 4

explain supination and pronation of the foot

Answer 4

supination-foot is tilted outward and pronation is tilted inward

Question 5

explain supination of the hand

Answer 5

palm of hand faces up and it faces down on pronation

Question 6

between plantarflexion and dorsiflexion which one describes lifting the dorsal part of the foot , decreasing the angle between the joint (“flexion”) and the dorsal (upper) part of the foot

Answer 6

dorsiflexion

Question 7

what is the diffrence between axial and appendicular skeletons

Answer 7

axial = rib cage + skull
appendicular = limbs and supporting bone girdles

Question 8

what is the girdle where lower limbs articulate called

Answer 8

pelvic girdle

Question 9

what is the girdle where upper limbs articulate called

Answer 9

pectoral girdle

Question 10

how many and which bones make up the pectoral girdle

Answer 10

2 S-shaped clavicles and two broad and flat scapulae

Question 11

draw a clavicle bone

Answer 11

answer on notes

Question 12

what connects the axial skeleton and the pectoral girdle

Answer 12

articulation between medial and anterior end of clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum