Semester Review 1 Anatomy

Front

What is the name of the highlighted bone in the foot?

Back

Calcaneus

Front

Identify the coronal suture in the human skull.

Back

Coronal suture is the fibrous joint that connects the frontal bone to the parietal bones.

Front

What is the large hole at the base of the skull where the spinal cord connects to the brain called?

Back

Foramen magnum.

Front

What term describes a position toward the head or above?

Back

Superior.

Front

Which structure in the foot is known as the plantar fascia?

Back

A thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot.

Front

What is the function of the calcaneus bone?

Back

It serves as the heel bone and provides support for walking and standing.

Front

What is the anatomical term for a position below or toward the feet?

Back

Inferior.

Front

What is the significance of the foramen magnum in anatomy?

Back

It allows the passage of the spinal cord from the brain to the vertebral column.

Front

What does the term 'proximal' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Back

It refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Front

What is the role of the deltoid ligament in the ankle?

Back

It provides stability to the ankle joint.