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6.11: Anatomical Atlas - Skeleton

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    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

     

    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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