Ch 8 PHYL 141 Exam 3

Acetabulum

large cup-shaped cavity on the lateral side of the hip bone formed by the junction of the ilium

Acromial Process

acromion of the scapula

Acromioclavicular Joint

articulation between the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle

Acromion

flattened bony process extending laterally from the scapular spine; forms the bony tip of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle

Anatomical Neck

border around the humeral head

Ankle Joint

joint between the leg and foot formed by the talus and distal tibia

Anterior Border of Tibia

narrow anterior margin of the tibia; shin ridge

Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

small bony projection below the anterior superior iliac spine

Anterior Superior Iliac Spine

prominent anterior projection and rounded anterior end of the iliac crest

Appendicular Skeleton

bones of the upper limbs

Arm

region of the upper limb between the shoulder and elbow containing the humerus

Auricular Surface

articular surface of the ilium that forms the sacroiliac joint

Base of Metacarpal

proximal end of a metacarpal bone

Base of Metatarsal Bone

expanded proximal end of a metatarsal bone

Base of Patella

broad superior end of the patella

Bunion

enlargement at the first metatarsophalangeal joint causing deviation of the great toe

Calcaneus

heel bone; largest tarsal bone

Capitate

largest carpal bone; third distal carpal bone from the lateral side

Capitulum

knob-like lateral distal humerus that articulates with the radius

Carpal Bone

one of the eight bones that form the wrist

Carpal Bones Distal Row

Trapezium Trapezoid Capitate Hamate

Carpal Bones Mnemonic

So Long To Pinky Here Comes The Thumb

Carpal Bones Proximal Row

Scaphoid Lunate Triquetrum Pisiform

Carpal Tunnel

passageway formed by the carpal bones and flexor retinaculum

Carpometacarpal Joint

articulation between a distal carpal bone and a metacarpal bone

Clavicle

collar bone; anterior bone of the pectoral girdle

Clavicle Fracture

most common bone fracture in the body

Clawfoot

abnormally high medial longitudinal arch

Coracoid Process

hook-like projection on the scapula for muscle and ligament attachment

Coronoid Fossa

anterior depression on the humerus that receives the coronoid process of the ulna

Coronoid Process of Ulna

anterior lip of the trochlear notch

Costoclavicular Ligament

band of connective tissue uniting the medial clavicle with the first rib

Coxal Bone

hip bone

Cuboid

lateral tarsal bone anterior to the calcaneus

Deltoid Tuberosity

attachment site for the deltoid muscle on the humerus

Distal Phalanx

terminal phalanx of a digit

Distal Radioulnar Joint

articulation between the head of the ulna and the ulnar notch of the radius

Elbow Joint

joint formed by the articulations between the humerus

False Pelvis (Greater Pelvis)

broad superior region supporting abdominal organs

Female Pelvis

wider pelvis adapted for childbirth

Female Pelvis Characteristics

lighter wider larger subpubic angle oval inlet and larger outlet

Femur

longest and strongest bone in the body; thigh bone

Fibula

lateral non-weight-bearing bone of the lower leg

Fibular Notch

distal tibial groove for articulation with the fibula

Flexor Retinaculum

transverse carpal ligament forming the roof of the carpal tunnel

FOOSH

Fall On Outstretched Hand; common mechanism of upper limb injury

Foot

portion of the lower limb distal to the ankle joint

Forearm

region of the upper limb between the elbow and wrist containing the radius and ulna

Fossa

shallow depression on the surface of a bone

Glenohumeral Joint

shoulder joint formed by the glenoid cavity and head of the humerus

Glenoid Cavity

shallow socket of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus

Gluteal Tuberosity

roughened posterior area of the femur for muscle attachment

Greater Sciatic Notch

large notch allowing passage of the sciatic nerve

Greater Trochanter

large lateral projection on the proximal femur

Greater Tubercle

large lateral projection on the proximal humerus

Hallux

big toe; digit I of the foot

Hamate

distal carpal bone with a hook-like projection

Hand

region of the upper limb distal to the wrist

Head of Femur

rounded proximal end that articulates with the acetabulum

Head of Fibula

proximal end of the fibula

Head of Humerus

rounded proximal region that articulates with the glenoid cavity

Head of Metacarpal

distal end of a metacarpal bone

Head of Metatarsal Bone

expanded distal end of a metatarsal bone

Head of Radius

proximal disc-shaped end that articulates with the capitulum

Head of Ulna

distal rounded end of the ulna

Hip Bone

single bone forming the pelvic girdle; composed of the ilium

Hip Fracture

commonly occurs at the neck of the femur

Hip Joint

articulation between the acetabulum and the head of the femur

Homeostasis Role of Skeleton

supports movement protects organs stores minerals and aids blood cell production

Hook of Hamate

bony projection on the hamate

Humerus

single bone of the upper arm

Iliac Crest

superior border of the ilium

Iliac Fossa

shallow depression on the medial ilium

Ilium

largest and superior portion of the hip bone

Inferior Angle of Scapula

corner where the medial and lateral borders meet

Inferior Pubic Ramus

portion of the pubis extending toward the ischium

Infraspinous Fossa

depression inferior to the scapular spine

Intercondylar Eminence

elevation between the tibial condyles

Intercondylar Fossa

space between the femoral condyles

Intermediate Cuneiform

middle cuneiform bone

Interosseous Border of Fibula

ridge for attachment of the interosseous membrane

Interosseous Border of Radius

ridge for attachment of the interosseous membrane

Interosseous Border of Tibia

ridge for attachment of the interosseous membrane

Interosseous Border of Ulna

ridge for attachment of the interosseous membrane

Interosseous Membrane of Forearm

dense connective tissue connecting the radius and ulna

Interosseous Membrane of Leg

dense connective tissue connecting the tibia and fibula

Interphalangeal Joint

joint between adjacent phalanges

Intertubercular Groove

groove between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus

Ischial Ramus

bony extension projecting anteriorly and superiorly from the ischial tuberosity

Ischial Spine

projection between the greater and lesser sciatic notches

Ischial Tuberosity

weight-bearing region when sitting

Ischiopubic Ramus

formed by the junction of the ischial ramus and inferior pubic ramus

Ischium

posteroinferior portion of the hip bone

Knee Joint

articulation between the femur and tibia

Lateral Border of Scapula

lateral margin of the scapula

Lateral Condyle of Femur

distal lateral articular surface of the femur

Lateral Condyle of Tibia

proximal lateral articular surface of the tibia

Lateral Cuneiform

most lateral cuneiform bone

Lateral Epicondyle

attachment site for forearm muscles and ligaments on the humerus

Lateral Epicondyle of Femur

attachment site above the lateral femoral condyle