Exam 13: Surface Anatomy

One can palpate the navicular bone along the dorsum of the foot.

When the superior most points of the iliac crests are palpated,drawing a horizontal line through them bisects the spinous process of the ______ vertebra.

The union of the two nasal bones forms the _____________ of the nose.

What structure is an important clinical landmark because it can be used for counting the ribs?

In the center of the occipital region is the

The sternal angle can be felt as an elevation between the xiphoid process and the body of the sternum.

The posterior neck region is also referred to as the ______________ region.

The bony part that helps form the rounded projection of the shoulder is the

The tendons that extend to each of the fingers from the extensor digitorum muscle are easily observed on the ______ side of the hand.

The ___________ is the superior portion of the trunk found between the neck superiorly and the abdomen inferiorly.

The calcaneal tendon is easily palpated along the posteroinferior leg.

The ischial tuberosities support body weight while sitting on the buttocks.

The head is structurally and developmentally divided into the

The distal ends of the metacarpal bones II - V form the _____ joints.

The common name for the MP joints is "knuckles."

The bulge under the mandible is the _________ gland,which is found in the _________ triangle.(Same word for both blanks).

The triangle of auscultation is bounded by the rhomboid major,the trapezius,and the

Which of the following are palpable landmarks of the neck? A: Sternal notch B: Xiphoid process C: Trachea D: Larynx E: Acromion

The ______ eminence is the thickened muscular region of the hand that forms the base of the pollex.

Which of these ribs cannot be palpated?