Study Guide
*This study guide
is a reference only and contains matching, true/false, multiple choice, and
other questions related to the material that this unit covers.
1. Draw a picture of Skeletal Muscle
a) Skeletal muscle
cells are referred to as ________________________________________.
b) Skeletal muscle
cells have many _____________ per fiber.
c) Skeletal muscle
location:
d) Skeletal muscle
elicits what type of control (voluntary/involuntary).
2. Draw a picture of
Cardiac Muscle
a) Cardiac muscle
has striations. T/F
b) Cardiac muscle is
voluntary. T/F
c) Cardiac muscle is
typically multinucleated. T/F
d) A unique
identifying factor in cardiac muscle is the presence of __________________.
e) Cardiac muscle location:____________________
3. Draw a picture of
Smooth Muscle
a) Smooth muscle has
_______________nuclei?
b) Smooth muscle is
present where in the body? __________________________
c) Smooth muscle can
be identified by the presence of striations. T/F
A muscle cell's
membrane is called the __________________________. Sarcolemma
A muscle cell's
cytoplasm is called the _________________________. Sarcoplasm
Questions
for the Spinal Column
1.
The proper anatomical term for the tailbone is ____________ (Coccyx)
2.
The spinous processes are on the anterior or posterior of the vertebrae?
(Posterior)
3.
The vertebral arch is mainly made of two structures called ___________
(Pedicle, lamina)
4.
What passes through the vertebral foramen? _______________(Spinal cord)
5.
What lies between each vertebrae and absorbs shock? ________________
(Intervertebral Disc)
6.
The outer layer of the intervertebral disc is called the ___________________
(Annulus fibrosus)
7.
The inner layer of the intervertebral disc is called the ___________________
(nucleus pulposus)
8.
The intervertebral disc can split allowing the interior fluid to leak out. This
is called a _______ disc? (Herniated)
9.
The intervertebral disc develops a protrusion that can even press on the nerve
root. This is called a _______ disc? (Bulging)
10.
How many cervical vertebrae are present in the spinal column? (7)
11.
Uniquely, the cervical vertebrae C2-C7 have a _______ spinous process. (Bifid)
12.
What passes through the transverse foramen? (Vertebral arteries and nerves)
13.
The _______ is considered C1 and allows you to nod your head yes. (Atlas)
14.
The ________ is considered C2 and allows you to shake your head no. (Axis)
15.
The axis has a process that is called the ____________. (odontoid process)
16.
How many thoracic vertebrae are present in the spinal column? (12)
17.
What attaches to the costal facets on the thoracic vertebrae? (ribs)
18.
How many lumbar vertebrae are present in the spinal column? (5)
19.
What are considered the largest vertebrae in the spinal column? (Lumbar)
20.
The _____ is made of 5 fused vertebrae. (Sacrum)
21.
This begins at L1 ______ and is also known as the horse’s tail and sends and
receives nerve signals from the lower limbs and pelvic organs. (Cauda Equina)
22.
The primary curvatures that are present at birth are _____________. (Thoracic
and Pelvic)
23.
The secondary curvatures that develop later are________________. (Cervical and
Lumbar)
24.
What curvature is developed when you lift your head as a baby and toddler?
(Cervical)
25.
What curvature is developed when you begin walking upright? (Lumbar)
26.
In Scoliosis the spine has an unnatural curve in what way? (sideways)
27.
This is considered an exaggerated thoracic curvature and is also known as
hunchback, typically seen with age? (Kyphosis)
28.
This is considered an exaggerated inward curve of the lumbar spine and is also
known as swayback. (Lordosis)
29.
The superior articular process on L4 articulates with the _______ of L3.
(Inferior articular process)
30.
This ligament is attached to the atlas or C1 and articulates with the odontoid
process of C2 or the axis? (transverse ligament)
31.
How many total vertebrae are in the spinal column? ((7+12+5)=24 + 5 Sacral+ 4
coccyx=33)
32.
The cervical vertebrae have what that the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae do not
have______? (transverse foramen)
33.
What forms the roof of the vertebral arch of an individual vertebrae? (Lamina)
34.
What forms the base of the vertebral arch of an individual vertebrae? (pedicle)
35.
What is C1 referred to as ______? (atlas)
36.
What is C2 referred to as _______? (axis)
37.
Name a primary curvature________? (Thoracic and pelvic)
38.
Name a secondary curvature_______? (Cervical and lumbar)
Answers
1. a) Muscle fibers
b) Nuclei
c) Attached to skeleton
d) Voluntary
2. a) T
b) F
c) F
d) Intercalated discs
e) Walls of the heart
3. a) one
b) Walls of intestines, blood vessels, etc.
c) F
