6.11: Anatomical Atlas - Skeleton

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    6.11: Anatomical Atlas - Skeleton

    A compendium of anatomical images: slides, models, and/or cadavers.

    A view of the anterior skull with the letters on the different bones.

    Image Credit

    "Anterior Skull -Bones Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - frontal bone

    B - nasal bone

    C - lacrimal bone

    D - sphenoid bone

    E - zygomatic bone

    F - maxilla (maxillary bone)

    G - ethmoid bone

    H - inferior nasal concha

    I - vomer

    J - mandible

     

    A human skull with select landmarks identified with letters.

    Image Credit

    "Anterior Skull -Landmarks Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - supraorbital foramen 

    B - optic canal

    C - supraorbital fissure

    D - infraorbital fissure

    E - infraorbital foramen

    F - alveolar process

    G - perpendicular plate

    H - inferior nasal concha

     

    Anterolateral view of the human skull with  bones and landmarks of the orbit and nasal passages lettered

    Image Credit

    "Bones and landmarks of skull, anterolateral view" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    Capital letters are bones; lowercase letters are landmarks.  Black dashed lines are sutures between bones.

    A - lacrimal bone

    B - ethmoid bone

    C - inferior nasal chonchae

    D - vomer

    a - optic canal

    b - superior orbital fissure

    c - inferior orbital fissure

    d - mastoid process

    Skull Posterolateral View with Bones Lettered.png

    Image Credit

    "Skull Bones Posterolateral View - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - occipital bone

    B - parietal bone

    C - frontal bone

    D - temporal bone

    E - sphenoid bone

    F - mandible

    G - maxilla

    H - zygomatic bone

    I - nasal bone

    Skull Posterolateral View with Landmarks Lettered.png

    Image Credit

    "Skull Landmarks Posterolateral View - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - lambdoid suture

    B - mastoid process

    C - external acoustic meatus

    D - styloid process

    E - squamousal suture

    F - zygomatic process

    G - mandibular condyle

    H - coronal suture

    I - temporal process

    Skull Interior with Features Lettered.jpg

    Image Credit

    "Skull Interior Landmarks - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - cribriform plate

    B - optic groove

    C - crista galli

    D - hypophyseal fossa (part of sella turcica)

    Skull Interior with Foraminae Lettered.jpeg

    Image Credit

    "Skull Foramina Interior View - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - foramen ovale

    B - carotid canal

    C - foramen magnum

    D - optic canal

    E - foramen lacerum

     

    The inferior view of a human skull with the bones identified by letters.

    Image Credit

    "Inferior Skull -Bones Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - maxilla (maxillary bone)

    B - palatine bone

    C - zygomatic bone

    D - sphenoid bone

    E - temporal bone

    F - occipital bone

    H - vomer

     

    The inferior view of a human skull with select landmarks identified with letters.

    Image Credit

    "Inferior Skull -Landmarks Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - temporal process of zygomatic bone

    B - zygomatic process of temporal bone

    C - mastoid process

    D - styloid process

    E - carotid canal

    F - occipital condyle 

    G - foramen magnum

    H - foramen lacerum

    I - foramen ovale

    J - foramen ovale repeated

    K - foramen spinosum 

    L - mandibular fossa

     

    Superior view of the Atlas with the the landmarks identified by numberes.

    Image Credit

    "Cervical Vertebra C1 - image for atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - anterior arch

    2 - superior articular facet

    3 - transverse foramen

    4 - posterior arch

     

       

    Cervical Vertebra C2 - image for atlas.png

    Image Credit

    "Cervical Vertebra C2 - image for atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - superior articular facet

    B - vertebral body

    C - transverse process

    D - transverse foramen

    E - spinous process

    F - dens (odontoid process)

       

    Superior View of a typical cervical vertebrae with letters indicating the different structures.

    Image Credit

    "Cervical Vertebra C5 - image for atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - vertebral body

    2 - superior articular facet

    3 - transverse foramen

    4 - spinous process

    5 - vertebral foramen

    6 - lamina portion of arch

       

    Thoracic vertebra with letters.png

    Image Credit

    "Thoracic Vertebra - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - vertebral body

    B - superior costal demifacet

    C - pedicel

    D - superior articular process

    E - transverse process

    F - transverse costal facet

    G - inferior articular facet

    H - inferior articular process

    I - spinous process

    J - lamina

    K - vertebral foramen

       

    A picture showing the superior view of a lumbar vertebra with the landmarks indicated by numbers.

    Image Credit

    "Lumbar  Vertebra  - image for atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - vertebral body

    2 - superior articular process

    3 - transverse process

    4 - spinous process

    5 - pedicel of vertebral arch

    6 - inferior articular process

       

    BonesReal_ThoracicAnterior.jpeg

    Image Credit

    "Thoracic Cage, Pectoral Girdle, and Humerus Anterior View - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - cervical vertebra #7

    B - clavicle

    C - scapula

    D - humerus

    E - rib #6, right

    F - costal cartilages

    G - thoracic vertebra #1

    H - rib #1, left

    I - manubrium of the sternum

    J - body of the sternum

    K - xiphoid process of the sternum

    Thoracic Cage, Pectoral Girdle, and Humerus Posterior View - Atlas.png

    Image Credit

    "Thoracic Cage, Pectoral Girdle, and Humerus Posterior View - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - bifed spinous process

    B - transverse process

    C - tubercle of the rib

    D - supraspinous fossa

    E - spine of the scapula

    F - acromial end of the clavicle

    G - acromion process

    H - head of the humerus

    I - greater tubercle

    J - glenoid fossa (cavity)

    K - infraspinous fossa

    L - head of the rib

    Forearm and hand bones with labels.png

    Image Credit

    "Forearm and Hand Bones - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by DrJanaOfficial.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - humerus

    B - radius

    C - ulna

    D - carpals

    E - metacarpals

    F - phalanges

    A view of the anterior scapula with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Anterior Scapula - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - coracoid process

    2 - glenoid fossa (cavity)

    3 - acromion or acromial process

    4 - lateral border

    5 - inferior angle

    6 - medial border

    7 - superior angle

    8 - subscapular fossa

     

    A view of the posterior scapula with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Posterior Scapula - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - coracoid process

    2 - glenoid fossa (cavity)

    3 - acromion or acromial process

    4 - lateral border

    5 - inferior angle

    6 - medial border

    7 - superior angle

    8 - Spine (of scapula)

    9 - supraspinous fossa

    10 - infraspinous fossa

    A view of the lateral scapula with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Lateral Scapula - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - coracoid process

    2 - glenoid fossa (cavity)

    3 - acromion or acromial process

    4 - lateral border

    5 - supraspinous fossa

     

    A view of the proximal humerus with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Proximal Humerus- Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - greater tubercle

    2 - intertubercular groove (sulcus)

    3 - lesser tubercle

    4 - Head

     

     

    A view of the distal humerus with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Distal Humerus - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - lateral epicondyle of humerus

    2 - capitulum

    3 - trochlea anterior view

    4 - olecranon fossa

    5 - medial epicondyle of humerus

    6 - coronoid fossa

    7 - radial fossa

    8 - subscapular fossa

     

    A view of the anterior radius with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Anterior Radius - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - Head

    2 - Neck

    3 - radial tuberosity

    4 - interosseous border of the radius

    5 - ulnar notch

    6 - styloid process of radius

     

     

     

    A view of the lateral ulna with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Ulna - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - olecranon process

    2 - trochlear notch

    3 - coronoid process

    4 - radial notch of ulna

    5 - styloid process of ulna

    6 - head of ulna

     

     

     
    Wrist and hand bones with labels.png
    Image Credit

    "Wrist and Hand Bones - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by DrJanaOfficial.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - scaphoid

    B - trapezius

    C - capitate

    D - first distal phalange, right hand

    E - metacarpal #2, right hand

    F - second middle phalange, right hand

    G - third distal phalange, right hand

    H - lunate

    I - triquetrum

    J - pisiform

    K - hamate

    L - metacarpal #5, right hand

    M - fifth proximal phalange, right hand

    Lower Limb Bones with Labels.png

    Image Credit

    "Lower Limb Bones - Atlas" by Jennifer Lange is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of image from Anatomy Standard.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    A - os coxa

    B - fibula

    C - metatarsals

    D - lumbar vertebra #5

    E - sacrum

    F - femur

    G - patella

    H - tibia

    I - tarsals

    J - phalanges

       
       

    A view of the anterior hip with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Anterior hip - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - anterior superior iliac spine

    2 - anterior inferior iliac spine

    3 - acetabulum

    4 - pubic tubercle

    5 - illiac crest

    6 - Superior articulating facet/process

    7 - obturator foramen

     

     

    A view of the posterior femur with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Posterior Femur - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - head of femur

    2 - neck of femur

    3 - lesser trochanter

    4 - greater trochanter

    5 - linea aspera

    6 - medial epicondyle

    7 - medial condyle

    8 - lateral condyle

    9 - lateral epicondyle

     

    A view of the anterior tibia with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Anterior Tibia - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - lateral condyle

    2 - tibial tuberosity

    3 - medial condyle

    4 - medial malleolus

     

     

    A view of the fibula with selected landmarks numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Fibula- Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - head of fibula

    2 - lateral malleolus

     

     

    A superior view of the foot with selected bones numbered.

    Image Credit

    "Foot - Atlas" by John Polos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, modification of original by BlueLink is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with notification of the original authors.

    Answer Key (click to show/hide answers)

    1 - calcaneus

    2 - talus

    3 - navicular

    4 - medial cuneiform

    5 - intermediate cuneiform

    6 - lateral cuneiform

    7 - cuboid

    8 - metatarsal 1 (I)

    9 - proximal phalange

    10 - distal phalange

    11 - intermediate phalange

     

     


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