Anatomy of Bones: From Avian to Human

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1. What bone is often called the funny bone?

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The humerus bone, located in the upper arm, is often referred to as the 'funny bone' due to the tingling sensation felt when it is struck.

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2. In what order are the vertebrae arranged in the spine?

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The correct order of the vertebrae in the spine starts with cervical vertebrae at the top, followed by thoracic in the middle, and lumbar at the bottom. This arrangement corresponds to the neck, upper back, and lower back regions of the spine respectively.

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3. What is the anatomy term for the bone that connects the sternum and scapula?

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The clavicle, also known as the collarbone, is the bone that connects the sternum (breastbone) and scapula (shoulder blade). It plays an important role in stabilizing the shoulder joint.

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4. What are the 2 little bones in the arm known as?

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The ulna and radius are two of the three bones that make up the human arm. The ulna is located on the inner side of the forearm, while the radius is on the outer side.

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5. What is the anatomical term for the big toe?

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The correct anatomical term for the big toe is 'hallux', while the other options refer to different parts of the foot.

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6. What are the three bones that make up the pelvis?

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The pelvis is made up of the pubis, ischium, and ilium bones. These three bones together form the pelvic bone structure responsible for supporting the body's weight and protecting internal organs.

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7. What is the bony ridge located on the sternum often referred to as?

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The bony ridge located on the sternum is known as the sternum keel, often described as a 'little edge' due to its shape and size.

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8. What are the names of the top and middle bones in a chicken leg?

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The top and middle bones in a chicken leg are known as tibiotarsus and fibula respectively.

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9. What is the scientific term for the fused terminal vertebrae in birds?

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The pygostyle is a bone found in the tail of birds that supports the tail feathers and is made from the fusion of several vertebrae. The other options listed are not related to the fused terminal vertebrae in birds.

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10. What is the last of the long bones in the foot?

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The tarsometatarsus is composed of the tarsal bones and metatarsal bones in the foot, not the femur or tibiofibula. Phalanges are the bones in the toes, not the last long bone in the foot.

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11. What is the physiological term for the fusion of multiple vertebrae with the pelvic girdle in birds?

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The synsacrum is a feature unique to birds where multiple vertebrae are fused with the pelvic girdle to support flight muscles and provide structural support. The coccyx is the tailbone in humans, the femur is the thigh bone, and the sternum is the breastbone.

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12. What are the little V shaped things by ribs called?

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The uncinate processes are small, V-shaped bony structures located at the lateral edges of the vertebral bodies, where they articulate with the adjacent ribs. The other options listed are not specifically related to the V-shaped structures near the ribs.

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What bone is often called the funny bone?
In what order are the vertebrae arranged in the spine?
What is the anatomy term for the bone that connects the sternum and...
What are the 2 little bones in the arm known as?
What is the anatomical term for the big toe?
What are the three bones that make up the pelvis?
What is the bony ridge located on the sternum often referred to as?
What are the names of the top and middle bones in a chicken leg?
What is the scientific term for the fused terminal vertebrae in birds?
What is the last of the long bones in the foot?
What is the physiological term for the fusion of multiple vertebrae...
What are the little V shaped things by ribs called?
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