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Skeletal System (3+4) Flashcards

1
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What are the main functions of the vertebrae

A
  • posture
  • movement
  • support of the body
  • protection of organs
  • makes blood
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2
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How many vertebrae are there in total

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24

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3
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What are the 3 main sections of the vertebrae? How many vertebrae in each?

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  • cervical: 7, C1-C7
  • thoracic : 12, T1-T12
  • lumbar: 5, L1-L5
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4
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What is the space in between the vertebrae called where the nerves come through?

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Intervertebral foramen

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5
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What attaches to the transverse process?

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Muscles

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6
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What is a different name for C1?

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Atlas

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7
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What’s a different name for C2?

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Axis

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8
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What is the joint at the occipital bone and C1 called?

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Atlanto-occipital joint

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9
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What is the joint at C1-C2 called?

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Atlanto-axial joint

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10
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What part of the vertebrae allows for the most movement?

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Lumbar

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11
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What part of the vertebrae is most commonly injured?

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L4-L5

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12
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Describe lordosis

A

An inward curve of the lumbar spine

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13
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Describe Kyphosis

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An outward curve of the thoracic spine

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14
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Describe scoliosis

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A S or C-shaped curve of the spine

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15
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Who does scoliosis mostly affect and at what age is it usually diagnosed?

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Girls, age 10

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16
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How many ribs are there in total?

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24

17
Q

Which ribs are the true ribs and what makes them true?

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Ribs 1-7 are true bc they attach to the sternum

18
Q

Which ribs are false ribs and what makes them false?

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Ribs 8-10 are false bc they attach to the cartilage of the ribs above

19
Q

Which ribs are floating ribs and why are they considered floating?

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Ribs 11-12 are floating bc they don’t attach to the sternum

20
Q

Label the 3 parts of the sternum

A

Manubrium
Main body
Xiphoid process

21
Q

Label the bones that make up the shoulder girdle

A

Proximal humorous, clavicle, scapula

22
Q

What is the joint called that is between the clavicle and the sternum?

A

Sterno-clavicular joint

23
Q

What is the largest bone in the arms

A

Humorous

24
Q

T/F: When the arm is in supination the radius lies parallel to the ulna

A

T

25
Q

T/F: When the arm is in pronation the radius crosses the ulna

A

T

26
Q

There are ______ bones that make up the wrist

A

7

27
Q

There are _____ metacarpal bones that make up the back/palm of the hand

A

5

28
Q

The distal end of the metacarpals make up the ____________

A

Knuckles

29
Q

How many phalanges in each hand?

A

14

30
Q

How many phalanges in each finger?

A

3

31
Q

How many phalanges in the thumb

A

2

32
Q

Diagram of skull to spine

A 
Skull
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacrum
Coccyx

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