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Prominent projection at back of skull?
The occipital bone, located at the back of the skull, features a prominent bony bump known as the external occipital protuberance. This structure serves as an attachment site for neck muscles and ligaments.
At what joint do you find the only bony attachment of the shoulders to the axial skeleton?
The only joints joining the upper extremities to the axial skeleton are the acromioclavicular joints, a joint between the acromion on the scapula and the clavicle.
What term identifies the site where a muscle attaches to the bone it pulls on?
The term that identifies the site where a muscle attaches to the bone it pulls on is called the "insertion." This is typically the more movable attachment of the muscle, as opposed to the origin which is the less movable attachment site.
The small bony prominence immediately proximal the medial femoral conyle is called the tubercl?
The small bony prominence immediately proximal to the medial femoral condyle is called the adductor tubercle. It serves as an attachment site for the adductor magnus muscle, which plays a role in hip adduction and thigh flexion. Overuse or injury to this area may lead to symptoms such as pain and inflammation.
The origin is the distal attachment of a muscle?
Origin is typically the proximal attachment of a muscle because it is the least moveable. The distal attachment is where a muscle inserts.
What are the two attachment areas of the shoulder?
Shoulder joint is a very special type of joint. In this scapula bone is not attached to thorax by any bony attachment, except through clavicle bone. Here The medial border of scapula is pushed inside the sheet of muscle. You call them rhomboid-us major and minor on one hand and serratus anterior on other hand. The trapezius and deltoid muscles are interrupted by acromial process of scapula. So that way shoulder has only single bony attachment with the trunk.
Which term describes a normal projection on the surface of a bone that serves as an attachment for muscles and tendons?
A bony prominence specifically designed for muscle and tendon attachment is known as a tuberosity.
What are the two sites of muscle attachment on the proxial femur?
The two sites of muscle attachment on the proximal femur are the greater trochanter and the lesser trochanter. These bony prominences serve as points of attachment for muscles that control movements at the hip joint.
What is a projection on a bone for the muscle attachment?
A projection on a bone for muscle attachment is a bony prominence or outgrowth that serves as an anchor point for muscles, tendons, or ligaments. These projections, such as tubercles, spines, or processes, increase the surface area for muscle attachment, allowing for better leverage and movement. They play a crucial role in the biomechanics of the skeletal system by facilitating movement and stability.
What is the term for the point of attachment where muscle connects to the bone it moves?
A tendon connects bone to muscle and a ligament connects bone to bone. The actual point of attachment where a muscle connects to a bone is called the process(n) of the bone. This is a bulge in the bone where muscle can attach to provide movement. Not all muscles will attach to bone via a bony process as described above, it may can sometimes by a fleshy attachment (e.g. sternocleidomastoid to clavicle). So broader terms are simple origin and insertion, origin being the attachment that tends to be fixed and insertion being the attachment that tends to move when the muscle is contracted.
Is the distal attachment of a muscle the origin?
Origin is typically the proximal attachment of a muscle because it is the least moveable. The distal attachment is where a muscle inserts.
What is the tronchanter of the femur?
The trochanter of the femur is a bony prominence located on the upper part of the thigh bone. There are two trochanters: the greater trochanter, which is located laterally and serves as a site for muscle attachment, and the lesser trochanter, which is located medially and is involved in hip flexion.
What is the ridge of bony tissue proximal to the lateral condyle of the humerus?
The ridge of bony tissue proximal to the lateral condyle of the humerus is called the lateral supracondylar ridge. It serves as a point of attachment for various muscles and ligaments in the arm.
Why does a massage therapist need to know bony landmarks?
tendon attachment
Is A tubercle is a small rounded bony process.?
Yes, a tubercle is indeed a small, rounded bony process. It serves as a site for muscle or ligament attachment and is typically found on various bones throughout the body. Tubercle shapes and sizes can vary depending on their location and function in the skeletal system.
Which muscle attachment is usually fixed or immovable?
What is the Orgin of a muscle, and the moveable part is the insertion
How is a bony prominence developed?
Bony prominence is developed by muscle pull. That is why you have well marked bony markings in case of a male bones. But then it requires the comment from the expert as to why there are depressions on some muscle origins or insertions.
