Anatomy Review: Carpals, Cranial Nerves, and Vertebrae

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering carpal bones, cranial nerves functions and order, and the structure of the vertebral column based on lecture mnemonics.

Scaphoid

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'S' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Lunate

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'L' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Triquetrum

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'T' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Pisiform

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'P' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Trapezium

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'T' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Trapezoid

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'T' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Capitate

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'C' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Hamate

A carpal bone of the wrist corresponding to 'H' in the mnemonic 'SHE LOOKS TOO PRETTY TRY TO CATCH HER'.

Phalanges

The bones of the fingers, consisting of proximal, middle, and distal segments.

Metacarpals

The bones that form the palm of the hand.

Carpals

The group of bones that form the wrist.

Olfactory Nerve (I)

A sensory cranial nerve involved in the sense of smell.

Optic Nerve (II)

A sensory cranial nerve involved in vision.

Oculomotor Nerve (III)

A motor cranial nerve.

Trochlear Nerve (IV)

A motor cranial nerve.

Trigeminal Nerve (V)

A cranial nerve with both sensory and motor functions.

Abducens Nerve (VI)

A motor cranial nerve.

Facial Nerve (VII)

A cranial nerve with both sensory and motor functions.

Vestibulocochlear Nerve (VIII)

A sensory cranial nerve.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve (IX)

A cranial nerve with both sensory and motor functions.

Vagus Nerve (X)

A cranial nerve with both sensory and motor functions.

Accessory Nerve (XI)

A motor cranial nerve.

Hypoglossal Nerve (XII)

A motor cranial nerve.

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A mnemonic used to remember if cranial nerves $I$ through $XII$ are sensory, motor, or both.

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A mnemonic used to remember the names of the $12$ cranial nerves in order.

Cervical Vertebrae

The segment of the vertebral column containing $7$ vertebrae, associated with 'Breakfast at 7'.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The segment of the vertebral column containing $12$ vertebrae, associated with 'Lunch at 12'.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The segment of the vertebral column containing $5$ vertebrae, associated with 'Dinner at 5'.

Atlas (C1)

The first cervical vertebra.

Axis (C2)

The second cervical vertebra.

Os sacrum

The large, triangular bone at the base of the spine.

Coccyx

The small bone at the very base of the spinal column.