Student: Fawzi Jarkin

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Anatomy Homework

Q#1) Give two examples of gomphosis in the human

body
A#1) A gomphosis is a joint between the root of a tooth
and the socket in the maxilla or mandible.
(Temporomandibular joint)
Examples 1:- socket in the mandible
2:- socket in the maxilla
Q#2) Give one example of each bone marking and
formation according to the slide #29
A#2) The knee joint is a hinge type synovial joint, which
mainly allows for flexion and extension (and a small
degree of medial and lateral rotation). It is formed by
articulations between the patella, femur and tibia.
Q#3) Choose one bone and provide specific names
The radius is a long bone in the forearm. It lies laterally
and parallel to ulna, the second of the forearm bones.
The radius pivots around the ulna to produce movement
at the proximal and distal radio-ulnar joints.
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The radius articulates in four places:

Elbow joint – Partly formed by an articulation between

the head of the radius, and the capitulum of the
humerus.
Proximal radioulnar joint – An articulation between the
radial head, and the radial notch of the ulna.
Wrist joint – An articulation between the distal end of
the radius and the carpal bones.
Distal radioulnar joint – An articulation between the
ulnar notch and the head of the ulna.
In this article, we shall look at the bony landmarks and
osteological features of the radius.

Proximal Region of the Radius

The proximal end of the radius articulates in both the
elbow and proximal radioulnar joints.
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Important bony landmarks include the head, neck and
radial tuberosity:

Head of radius – A disk shaped structure, with a concave

articulating surface. It is thicker medially, where it takes
part in the proximal radioulnar joint.
Neck – A narrow area of bone, which lies between the
radial head and radial tuberosity.
Radial tuberosity – A bony projection, which serves as
the place of attachment of the biceps brachii muscle.

Q#4)Which joints includes articular disc?

A#4) An articular disk separates the fossa and articular
surface of the head of the mandible.
Examples 1:- sternoclavicular joint
2- synovial joints-knee joint(the disc can
provide shock absorption and cushioning between the
bones)
3- temporomandibular joint of the lower jaw
4-ulnocarpal (inner forearm bone and wrist)
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Q#5) What are the functions of the vertebral column

The vertebral column has four main functions:
• Protection – encloses and protects the spinal cord
within the spinal canal.
• Support – carries the weight of the body above the
pelvis.
• Axis – forms the central axis of the body.
• Movement – has roles in both posture and
movement.

Q#6) What are the differences between the cervical

and thoracic vertebra?
1:- The cervical vertebrae are smaller and more
mobile than their thoracic counterparts, which are
further supported by the rib cage.
2:- The cervical spinal cord also has a larger
diameter, and injuries at the cervical level interrupt
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the sympathetic innervation to major immune
organs
3:- Moreover, the greater vascularity of the cervical
cord increases susceptibility to hemorrhage
following trauma.
4:- Injuries at the cervical level allow for
considerably more spontaneous recovery compared
with injuries at the thoracic level 128

Q#7) What is a tectorial membrane

The tectorial membrane (TM) is one of two acellular
membranes in the cochlea of the inner ear, the other
being the basilar membrane (BM). "Tectorial" in
anatomy means forming a cover. ... Radially the TM
is divided into three zones, the limbal, middle and
marginal zones.

Sources:- Teachmeanatomy.com plus moore book

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