MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE
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I. Skeletal System:
Functions of the skeletal system
4 Types of bones (and examples)
1. 2.
3. 4.
Axial Skeleton vs. Appendicular Skeleton
Foramen
Condyle
Process
Tuberosity
II. The Skull:
Bones of the cranium
Frontal
Occipital
Parietal
Temporal
Styloid Process
Mastoid Process
Bones of the face
Mandible
Vomer
Maxillae
Zygomatic
Lacrimal
Nasal
Palatine
Hyoid
Magnum foramen
External Auditory Meatus
Malleus
Incus
Stapes
Sutures:
Coronal
Lamboidal
Sagittal
III. The Vertebral Column
Basic Structure of a vertebrae, compare and contrast cervical, thoracic, and lumbar
Body Lamina Spinous process Vertebral foramen
Cervical Vertebrae
Atlas Axis
Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
Sacrum Coccyx
IV. Thorax
Costal bones (ribs)
Sternum Manubrium Xiphiod process
V. The Shoulder Girdle:
Clavicle
Scapula
Glenoid fossa
Acromion
Scapular spine
VI. Bones of the Arm:
Humerus (Glenohumeral Joint)
Head
Deltoid tuberosity
Radius
Head
Radial Tuberosity
Styloid process
Ulna
Olecranon Process
Semilunar/Torchlear notch
Radial notch
Styloid process
VII. Bones of the wrist and hand:
Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Proximal Middle Distal
VIII. The Pelvic Girdle:
Ilium
Iliac Crest
Ischium
Pubis
Pubic Symphysis
Acetabulum
Obturator Foramen
IX. Bones of the Leg and foot
Leg
Femur
Head Neck
Patella
Tibia
Tibial Tuberosity Tibial Plateau
Medial Malleolus
Fibula
Head Lateral Malleolus
Ankle and Foot
Tarsals
Calcaneous Talus Navicular
Cuboid 3 Cuneiform (medial, intermedial, and lateral)
Metatarsals
Phalanges
First Second Third
X. Muscular System:
Terminology:
Origin Insertion Action
MasseterSternocleidomastoid
Pectoralis Major
Pectoralis Minor
Rectus Abdominus
Internal Abdominal Obliques
External Abdominal Obliques
Trapezius
Latissimus Dorsi
Deltoid
Biceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii
Wrist flexors
Wrist Extensors
Iliopsoas
Iliacus
Psoas
Erector spinae
Quadriceps
Vastus lateralis
Vastus Medialis
Vastus Intermedius
Rectus Femoris
Gluteal Group
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Hamstrings
Semimembranosus
Semitendinosus
Biceps Femoris
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Peroneus Longus and Brevis
Anterior Tibialis
XI. Cardiovascular system:
Function of the heart
Right side vs. left side (Pulmonary vs. Systemic)
Layers of the heart
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
Chambers of the heart
Right Atria
Right Ventricle
Left Atria
Left Ventricle
Blood Vessels
Aorta
Pulmonary Veins and Arteries
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
Valves of the heart
Tricuspid
Pulmonary Semilunar
Bicuspid/Mitral
Aortic semilunar valve
Flow of blood through the heart