Unit 5: Vertebral, Thorax, and Upper Limbs

Question 1

Vertebral column

Answer 1

A series of bony vertebrae posterior to the ventral body cavity.

Question 2

Intervertebral discs

Question 3

Intervertebral foramen

Answer 3

Formed from portions of both vertebrae and allow passage of spinal nerves

Question 4

Vertebral foramen

Question 5

Body of vertebrae

Answer 5

Large disc-shaped bony portion

Question 6

Vertebral arch

Answer 6

The arch of bone emerging from the body of vertebra; composed of pedicles and laminae

Question 7

Pedicles

Answer 7

Portions of arch attaches to vertebral body

Question 8

Laminae

Answer 8

Portions of vertebral arch that connect 2 pedicles and complete arch

Question 9

Transverse process

Answer 9

Two lateral processes within transverse plane

Question 10

Superior articular processes

Answer 10

Two processes projecting superiorly

Question 11

Inferior articular processes

Answer 11

Two processes that project inferiorly

Question 12

Spinous process

Answer 12

Process emerging at midpoint of vertebral arch and projects posteriorly

Question 13

Transverse foramina

Answer 13

2 additional openings in cervical vertebrae piercing the base of transverse process

Question 14

Atlas

Answer 14

1st cervical vertebra that articulates with the occipital condyles

Question 15

Axis

Answer 15

2nd cervical vertebra contains dens

Question 16

Dens

Answer 16

Tooth like superior projections on axis

Question 17

Sacrum

Answer 17

Contains 5 fused bones and articulates with the hip bone

Question 18

Coccyx

Answer 18

3-5 fused bones remnants of long embryonic tail early in development

Question 19

Thorax

Answer 19

Contains sternum, ribcage, and vertebral column

Question 20

Sternum

Answer 20

Formed from fusion of manubrium, body, and xiphoid process

Question 21

Xiphoid process

Answer 21

Inferior bone of sternum that hasn’t completely ossified and is hyaline cartilage

Question 22

Costal facets

Question 23

Vertebral end

Answer 23

Hook shaped part of rib

Question 24

Sternal end

Answer 24

Smooth oval shape that attaches to costal cartilage

Question 25

Spine of scapula

Answer 25

Posterior side of scapula

Question 26

Acromion

Answer 26

emerges from spine, is superior

Question 27

Glenoid cavity

Answer 27

Faces laterally and articulates with head of humerus

Question 28

Superior border

Answer 28

One of 3 borders of scapula

Question 29

Lateral border

Answer 29

Ones of 3 borders of scapula

Question 30

Medial border

Answer 30

Ones of 3 borders of scapula

Question 31

Infraspinous fossa

Answer 31

Shallow depression below spine of scapula

Question 32

Supraspinous fossa

Answer 32

Shallow depression above spine of scapula

Question 33

Subscapular fossa

Answer 33

Anterior depression of scapula

Question 34

Coracoid process

Answer 34

Shape of ravens head on top of scapula

Question 35

Greater tubercle

Answer 35

Larger bony projection of humerus near head

Question 36

Lesser tubercle

Answer 36

Smaller bony projection of humerus near head

Question 37

Intertubercular groove

Answer 37

Groove between tubercles

Question 38

Deltoid tuberosity

Answer 38

Rough bony bump on lateral side of diaphysis

Question 39

Medial epicondyle

Answer 39

Medial muscle attachment point at distal end of humerus

Question 40

Lateral epicondyle

Answer 40

Lateral muscle attachment point at distal end of humerus

Question 41

Trochlea

Answer 41

Medial bow tie shape condyle

Question 42

Capitulum

Answer 42

Head/baseball shaped condyle that articulates with head of radius

Question 43

Olecranon fossa

Answer 43

Depression in distal end of humerus where ulna articulates

Question 44

Coronoid fossa

Question 45

Radial tuberosity

Answer 45

Rounded bump on anterior diaphysis of radius

Question 46

Styloid process

Answer 46

Slender process of radius that points towards thumb

Question 47

Ulnar notch

Answer 47

Indentions that articulates with head of ulna

Question 48

Trochlear notch

Answer 48

U shaped indentations wraps around trochlea of humerus

Question 49

Radial notch

Answer 49

Lateral facing indentation near trochlear notch and articulates with head of ulna

Question 50

Distal Phalanx

Answer 50

Most distal bone of phalange

Question 51

Middle phalange

Answer 51

Middle bone

Question 52

Proximal phalange

Answer 52

Bone connecting to wrist