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The occipital articulates with the first vertebra at what location?
condyles
What is the carpal bone the articulates with the tibia and fibula?
medial condyles
What articulates with atlas superiorly?
The atlas (C1 vertebra) articulates superiorly with the occipital condyles of the skull. This connection allows for the nodding motion of the head, enabling the "yes" movement. The joint formed between the atlas and the occipital condyles is known as the atlanto-occipital joint.
What region of the skull articulates with the atlas?
The region of the skull that articulates with the atlas is the occipital bone, specifically the occipital condyles. These condyles are oval-shaped projections located on either side of the foramen magnum at the base of the skull, allowing the atlas (the first cervical vertebra) to connect with the skull and facilitate nodding movements of the head.
A rounded process that usually articulates with another bone is called?
A rounded process that usually articulates with another bone is called a condyle. Condyles are rounded projections at the end of a bone that form joints with other bones, allowing for smooth and stable movement.
What are the proximal end landmarks of the tibia?
The primary proximal end landmarks of the tibia are the lateral and medial condyles. These bumps at the top of the tibia are the site where the tibia articulates with the femur. Between the condyles is the intercondylar area, which is the place where the ligaments of the knee attach. The meniscus attaches in the intercondylar area as well.
What is the only bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula?
The femur articulates with the medial and lateral condyles of the tibia. The femur is the bone commonly known as the thigh bone.
Describe the skeletal features at the point where the vertebral column articulates with the skull?
The point where the vertebral column articulates with the skull is called the atlanto-occipital joint. This joint consists of the occipital condyles of the skull articulating with the atlas (C1 vertebra). It allows for nodding or "yes" motion of the head.
What is the name of the lateral condyle on the humerus?
the distal end of the humerus has two smooth condyles. the lateral one, called the CAPITULUM is shaped somewhat like a wide tire and articulates with the radius. the medial one, called the TROCHLEA is pulleylike and articulates with the ulna.
What is the function of Mandibular Condyle?
The mandibular condyle is a rounded projection at the end of the mandible that articulates with the skull to form the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Its function is to allow for smooth and controlled movements of the jaw during activities such as chewing, speaking, and yawning.
What is the bone that support the skull?
The bone that supports the skull is the atlas, which is the first cervical vertebra. It sits directly below the skull and allows for the nodding motion of the head. The atlas articulates with the occipital condyles of the skull, providing a crucial connection between the head and the spinal column.
What is the plural form of the word condyle?
The plural of condyle is condyles.
