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Anatomy Landmarks EXAM 1

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Head of humerus   Articulates with the glenoid fossa  
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Anatomical Neck of Humerus   Indistinct area immediately distal to the head  
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Lesser Tubercle of Humerus   Anteriorly, inferior to the head  
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Greater Tubercle of humerus   Large projections lateral to the head  
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Bicipital Groove/Intertubercular Sulcus of humerus   Groove between the tubercles  
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Surgical Neck of Humerus   Indefinite area inferior to the tubercles where the bone narrows (fractures are fairly common here)  
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Deltoid Tuberosity of humerus   On the anterolateral surface, just superior to midshaft  
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Spiral groove/Sulcus of the Radial Nerve of humerus   Shallow groove on the superior posterior surface passing inferiorly from medial to lateral  
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Capitulum of Humerus   Round, anterolateral articulating surface-- articulates with the head of the radius  
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Trochlea of Humerus   Pulley-like medial articulating surface-- articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna  
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Radial Fossa of Humerus   Slight depression immediately proximal to the capitulum, on the anterior surface-- receives the head of the radius in forearm flexion  
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Coronoid Fossa of Humerus   -Depression immediately proximal to the trochlea on the anterior surface* receives the coronoid process of the ulna in forearm flexion  
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Olecranon Fossa of Humerus   - Large depression immediately proximal to the trochlea on the posterior surface - Receives the olecranon process in forearm extension  
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Medial Epicondyle of humerus   - projection medial to the trochlea  
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Sulcus of Ulnar Nerve of humerus   - On posterior, inferior surface of the medial epicondyle  
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Lateral Epicondyle of humerus   - Projection lateral to the capitulum  
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Radius   Lateral bone of the forearm  
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Head of radius   Disk-like proximal end which articulates with the capitulum on its proximal aspect and with the radial notch of the ulna on its medial aspect  
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Neck of Radius   Narrowed region immediately distal to the head  
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Radial Tuberosity of Radius   anterior surface, distal to the neck--- an insertion site for biceps brachii  
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Styloid process of the Radius   Bluntly pointed projection on the lateral, distal surface  
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Ulnar Notch of the Radius   Depression on the medial, distal surface for articulation with the head of the ulna  
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Ulna   medial bone of the forearm  
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Trochlear Notch/Semilunar Notch of the Ulna   Large, anterior proximal indentation--- articulates with the trochlea  
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Olecranon process of the Ulna   Large posterior proximal projection  
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Coronoid Process of the Ulna   Anterior lip of the trochlear notch  
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Radial notch of the Ulna   Indentation on the proximal lateral surface for articulation with the head of the radius  
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Ulnar Tuberosity   at the base of the coronoid process  
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Head of the Ulna   Distal end  
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Styloid process of Ulna   Dorsal medial projection off the head of the ulna  
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# of bones in the skull   28 bones  
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how many bones in the vertebral column   26 bones  
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How many ribs do you have?   24 total bones  
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# of bones in the appendicular skeleton   126 bones  
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# of total bones in the upper extremity   64 total bones 32 per side  
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# of total bones in the lower extremity   62 total bones 31 per side  
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Acetabulum of OS Coxa   Concave lateral articular surface---formed by ilium, ischium, and pubis  
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Acetabular Notch   Incomplete wall on the inferior surface of the acetabulum  
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Acetabular Fossa   The rough central area of the acetabulum  
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Lunate surface   Smooth articulating surface on the periphery of the acetabulum  
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Obturator Foramen   Large foramen inferior to the acetabulum---bounded by pubis and ischium  
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Pubis   contributes to the acetabulum  
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Superior Ramus of the Pubis   Extends from body to articulate with the opposite member  
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Inferior Ramus of the Pubis   Inferiorly, from the medial end of the superior ramus  
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Pubic symphysis   Articulation between two pubic bones  
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Pubic Tubercle   Projection on cranial border of the medial portion of the superior ramus  
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Pubic Crest   Medial, from the pubic tubercle to the medial border of the pubis  
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ilium   contributes to the acetabulum  
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Iliac crest   superior margin of the wing  
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Anterior superior Iliac Spine   Anterior terminus of the iliac crest  
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Anterior inferior Iliac spine   On anterior wing, inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine  
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Posterior superior Iliac Spine   Posterior terminus of the iliac crest  
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Posterior inferior Iliac spine   On posterior wing, inferior to the posterior superior iliac spine  
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Greater Sciatic Notch on ilium   Large indentation on the posterior aspect between the posterior inferior iliac spine and the ischial spine---Involves both the ilium and ischium, but primarily the ilium  
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Iliac Fossa   Inner, slightly concave surface of the wing  
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Auricular Surface of ilium   Posterior "ear shaped" surface which articulates with the sacrum  
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Iliac Tuberosity   Roughed inner area, superior to the auricular surface--- site of ligament attachments  
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Superior Gluteal Line (posterior gluteal line)   Outer surface of the wing, passing posterior from the crest towards the greater sciatic notch  
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Middle Gluteal line (Anterior Gluteal line)   Anterior and inferior to the posterior gluteal line, curving from the anterior aspect toward the greater sciatic notch  
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Inferior Gluteal line   Begins at the notch between the two anterior spines and curves toward the greater sciatic notch  
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Ischium   contributes to the acetabulum  
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Ischial tuberosity   Large posterior, inferior protuberance  
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Ischial Spine   Sharp posterior projection, superior to the ischial tuberosity  
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Lesser sciatic notch   Indentation between the ischial spine and ischial tuberosity  
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Femur   Thigh bone, articulating with the acetabulum  
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Head of Femur   Ball-like articulating surface on proximal end of the bone  
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Fovea Capitis (Fovea of the head of femur)   pit in the head - for attachment of a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris)  
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Neck of Femur   Constriction inferior to the head  
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Greater trochanter   Large lateral projection at the base of the neck  
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Trochanteric Fossa   Depression on the medial side of the greater trochanter  
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Lesser Trochanter   Posterior, medial projection at the base of the neck  
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Intertrochanteric Crest   ridge between the two trochanters on the posterior surface  
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Intertrochanteric Line   Small ridge between the two trochanters on the anterior surface ( for attachment of the iliofemoral ligament)  
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Linea Aspera   Prominent longitudinal ridge on the posterior surface---having a medial and lateral lip  
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Gluteal tuberosity of femur   Roughened area atop the lateral lip of the linea aspera (for the attachment of the gluteus maximus)  
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Popliteal surface of femur   Smooth, triangular area on the posterior distal femur where the lips of linea aspera diverge  
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Medial and lateral Condyles of femur   Distal articulating surfaces  
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Intercondylar fossa   posterior depression between the condyles  
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Medial and lateral epicondyles of femur   Roughed projections on the medial and lateral surfaces of the condyles  
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Adductor tubercle   projection on the medial surface of the medial epicondyle---for the attachment of adductor magnus  
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Patella   bony structure of knee that is embedded in the patellar ligament  
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Tibia   medial bone of the leg  
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Medial and lateral condyles of Tibia   Proximal, expanded ends bearing articular surfaces  
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Tibial tuberosity   Roughened area on the anterior surface inferior to the condyle--- for attachment of the patellar ligament  
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Soleal Line   On superior 1/3 of posterior surface- extends obliquely downward and medial--- for attachment of the soleus  
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Medial malleolus of tibia   Medial projection off the medial end  
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Fibula   lateral (little) bone of the leg  
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Head of fibula   the proximal end of the fibula  
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Styloid process of fibula   pointed apex of the head  
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Lateral malleolus   expanded distal, lateral end  
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Calcaneus   big bone in the ankle know to be in the group called tarsals  
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Sustentaculum Tali   Shelf-like projection on the superior medial aspect---articulates with the talus superiorly  
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Cuboid   tarsal bone in the foot  
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vertebrosternal ribs   ribs (1-7) --- also called true ribs --- articulate with the sternum via the chondral cartillage  
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Vertebrochondral ribs   ribs (8,9,10) --- known as false ribs --- attach indirectly to the sternum  
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Vertebral ribs   ribs (11,12) --- known as floating and false ribs --- not attached anteriorly  
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False ribs   vertebrochondral + vertebral ribs  
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True ribs   vertebrosternal ribs  
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Head of typical rib   has two FACETS for articulation with two vertebral bodies, and CREST for articulation with the intervertebral disc --- posterior  
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Neck of a typical rib   just lateral to the head of the rib  
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Tubercle of a typical rib   has articulating facet for articulation with the transverse process and a non-articulating part where a ligament attaches --- just lateral to the neck  
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Angle of a typical rib   lateral to the tubercle  
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Costal groove of a typical rib   on the inferior, inner aspect shelters intercostal nerve, artery and vein  
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Atypical ribs   Ribs (1,2,11,12)  
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Rib #1   atypical rib --- has a single facet on the head --- Scalene tubercle --- grooves for subclavian artery and vein  
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Groove for Subclavian artery   on rib #1 --- medial to the groove of the subclavian vein  
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Groove for subclavian vein   on rib # 1 --- lateral to the groove of the subclavian artery  
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Scalene tubercle?   on rib #1  
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Atypical ribs that have only 1 facet   ribs 1, 11, 12  
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Atypical ribs that do not have tubercles   ribs 11, 12  
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Rib #2   atypical rib --- has a tuberosity for serratus anterior muscle  
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Rib #11   atypical rib --- has single facet on the head --- no tubercle (does not articulate with transverse process)  
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Rib #12   atypical rib --- single facet on the head --- no tubercle (does not articulate with transverse process)  
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Sternum   composed of 3 parts Manubrium, body, and xiphoid process  
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Manubrium   articulates with the first rib and the clavicle --- has a suprasternal notch/Jugular notch and sternal angle  
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Suprasternal notch/Jugular notch   on the superior surface of the manubrium  
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Sternal angle   junction between the manubrium and the body --- articulates with the 2nd rib  
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Body of the sternum   articulates with the costal cartilage of ribs 3-6  
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Xiphoid process   inferior part of the sternum --- rib #7 articulates with the xiphi-sternal junction  
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xiphi-sternal junction   junction between xiphoid and sternum where rib #7 articulates  
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Identify the landmarks of a typical adult vertebra   body, lamina, pedicle, vertebral arch, Vertebral foramen, superior articulating process, inferior articulating process, inferior vertebral notch, superior vertebral notch, transverse process, spinous process, superior and inferior articulating facet  
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5 groups of vertebrae (be able to identify them)   cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal  
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transverse foramen   foramen that are just lateral to the vertebral body and anterior to the pedicle  
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Groove for spiral nerve   gutter that the anterior and posterior tubercles create (inside the transverse process)  
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Bifid Spinous process   most posterior projection of the vertebra  
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Anterior tubercle of the transverse process   makes up the anterior part of the "gutter"  
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posterior tubercle of the transverse process   makes up the posterior part of the "gutter"  
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Uncinate processes   also known as the superior lateral lips --- located on the superior body  
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Inferior lips (anterior and posterior)   located on the inferior body  
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Orientation of the intervertebral facets on a cervical vertebra   facing anteriorly and posteriorly  
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Transverse costal facets   facing anteriolateraly on the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae  
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superior and inferior costal facets   know as demi facet/full facets --- ???  
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superior/inferior notch on thoracic vertebrae?   inferior notch --- inferior to the pedicle  
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Orientation of intervertebral facets on thoracic vertebra   superior faces posterior and inferior faces anterior  
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Mamillary process   on lumbar vertebrae --- on posterior superior articular process --- multifidis attaches here  
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Accessory process   on lumbar vertebrae --- lateral to the superior articular process and medial to the transverse process --- longissimis muscle attaches here  
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Sacral canal   canal on the posterior side of the sacrum --- anterior to the median sacral crest  
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Sacral hiatus   inferior opening of the sacral canal on the dorsal surface  
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Anterior and posterior (pelvic and dorsal) sacral foramina   foramina on the pelvic and dorsal side of the sacrum --- 8 total  
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Transverse ridges of sacrum   4 ridges between foramina on the superior (pelvic) side of the sacrum  
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Lateral sacral crest   2 crests lateral to the foramina on the posterior (dorsal) side  
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Median sacral crest   crest in the median of the sacrum on the posterior (dorsal) side  
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Articular surface of sacrum   articulates with the auricular surface of the ilium  
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Sacral promontory   superior ridge on the pelvic side of the sacrum  
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Superior articular process of the sacrum   projections on the superior dorsal/posterior side of the sacrum  
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coccygeal horn   superior bump on the posterior side  
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Atlas   C1 atypical vertebrae  
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Anterior arch of the atlas   makes up 1/5 of the vertebral arch --- on the anterior side  
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anterior tubercle of the atlas   anterior bump on the anterior arch of the atlas  
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Posterior arch of the atlas   makes up 2/5 of the vertebral arch --- on the posterior side  
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posterior tubercle of the atlas   posterior bump on the posterior arch of the atlas  
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Facet for dens on the atlas   articulates with the dens/odontoid process of the axis --- posterior side of the anterior arch  
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Axis   also called epistropheus --- C2 vertebrae  
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Odontoid process/dens   large process that articulates with the atlas  
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facet for the atlas of the axis   anterior part of the dens/odontoid process  
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