Human Anatomy Exam #2 Notes

These flashcards cover Exam #2 material for Human Anatomy at Oklahoma State University in the spring 2009 semester.

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Binomial Nomenclature
Scientific naming of species
Homo sapiens
Anatomically modern humans
Occipital condyles
-the atlas (C1) -vertebral column -axial skeleton
Articulation as a noun
"a joint"
Articulate as a verb
X articulates with Y
Where do the axial and appendicular skeletons articulate?
1. Sternoclavicular joint 2. iliosacral joint [sacroiliac (SI) joint]
Pan troglodytes
Common chimpanzee
Foramen magnum location in humans
Shifted rostrally and face is flatter, balanced on the vertebral column and gaze is directed forward when standing
Bipedalism
The habit of walking upright on two legs; defining characteristic of the family Hominidae; form Homo sapiens use
Vertebral curvature of humans
S-shaped: human adaptation for bipedal locomotion, skull pivot point is central/upright
Vertebral curvature of Pan troglodytes (chimps)
C-shaped, posterior
Pelvis shape in humans
Ilium forms a more bowl-like greater pelvis and is expanded posteriorly: produces an effective backswing of thigh while in stride
Femur angle in humans
Angled medially so knees are more nearly below the body's center of gravity
Femur angle in Pan troglodytes (chimps)
Quadrupedal, so their femur is more straight
Hallux in humans
Adducted with other toes; nonprehensile, "toe off" stride