BSC2085C: Anatomy & Physiology I - Lab Exam 1 Review

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering anatomical terminology, body cavities, histology, integumentary structures, and axial and appendicular osteology for BSC2085C Lab Exam 1.

Styloid Process (Temporal Bone)

A needle-like bony projection located on the inferior surface of the temporal bone.

Zygomatic Process (Temporal Bone)

A bony projection on the temporal bone that contributes to the zygomatic arch (cheekbone).

External Occipital Protuberance (EOP)

A prominent midline projection on the external surface of the occipital bone.

Foramen Magnum

The large opening in the base of the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.

Sphenoid Bone

A butterfly-shaped cranial bone featuring greater and lesser wings, sella turcica, optic canal, and foramen ovale.

Ethmoid Bone

A cranial bone situated between the nasal cavity and the orbits, characterized by cribriform plates and olfactory foramina.

Glabella

The smooth, flat area of the frontal bone located directly between the eyebrows and above the nose.

Mandibular Condyle

The rounded, articular projection located on the posterior superior ramus of the mandible.

Alveoli (Skeletal)

The sockets within both the mandible and the maxillae that house the roots of the teeth.

Intermaxillary Suture

The medial suture where the right and left maxillary bones fuse together.

Cervical Vertebrae

The group of 7 vertebrae in the neck region, specifically designated by name as the atlas (C1) and axis (C2).

Thoracic Vertebrae

The set of 12 vertebrae located in the chest region of the vertebral column.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The group of 5 large, weight-bearing vertebrae in the lower back region.

True Ribs

The superior 7 pairs of ribs that articulate directly with the sternum via costal cartilage.

False Ribs

The inferior 5 pairs of ribs, which include 2 pairs of floating ribs that lack anterior sternal attachment.

Sternum

The breastbone of the axial skeleton, composed of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

Acromion Process

A lateral scapular projection that forms the top of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle.

Coracoid Process

A hook-like projection located on the anterior superior margin of the scapula.

Glenoid Fossa (Cavity)

A shallow socket on the lateral angle of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus.

Capitulum

A rounded lateral condyle on the distal humerus that articulates with the radius.

Trochlea

A sideways hourglass-shaped medial condyle on the distal humerus that articulates with the ulna.

Olecranon Process

The prominent bony projection at the proximal end of the ulna that fits into the olecranon fossa of the humerus.

Carpals

A cluster of 8 short bones that form the wrist.

ASIS (Anterior Superior Iliac Spine)

The anterior projection found at the anterior end of the iliac crest.

PSIS (Posterior Superior Iliac Spine)

The posterior projection situated at the posterior end of the iliac crest.

Ischial Tuberosity

A robust, roughened projection on the posteroinferior ischium that supports weight when seated.

Acetabulum

The deep, cup-shaped socket on the lateral pelvis where the ilium, ischium, and pubis meet, articulating with the head of the femur.

Obturator Foramen

A large pelvic opening bounded by the ischium and pubis bones.

Tibial Tuberosity

A rough elevation on the anterior proximal surface of the tibia serving as the attachment site for the patellar ligament.

Medial Malleolus

The medial distal prominence of the tibia that forms the inner bulge of the ankle.

Lateral Malleolus

The lateral distal expansion of the fibula that forms the outer bulge of the ankle.

Talus

A tarsal bone featuring a prominent dome-shaped articular surface that articulates with the tibia and fibula.

Calcaneus

The largest of the 7 tarsal bones, commonly known as the heel bone.

Arrector Pili Muscle

A bundle of smooth muscle cells connected to a hair follicle whose contraction pulls the hair upright.

Sudoriferous Gland

A dermal exocrine gland that produces sweat for thermoregulation and excretion.

Sebaceous Gland

A cutaneous exocrine gland that secretes oily sebum into hair follicles.

Eponychium

The proximal skin fold that overlaps the base of the nail plate, commonly known as the cuticle.

Hyponychium

The area of thickened epidermis situated directly beneath the free edge of the nail.

Lunula

The opaque, white, crescent-shaped area visible at the proximal base of the nail body.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

A single layer of columnar epithelial cells differing in height to give a layered appearance, possessing apical cilia.