Anatomy Crossword 10/30
Across
- 1. : The dens is found on this vertebra.
- 4. : The _______ longitudinal ligament limits hyperflexion of the spine.
- 6. : The dorsal and plantar _____ assist the lumbricals in MTP joint flexion and IP joint extension.
- 8. : The _____ ligaments are an extension of the pia mater that anchor the spinal cord to the dural sac.
- 11. : This ligament connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae and resists abrupt flexion.
- 12. : Tibialis anterior, fibularis longus, and tibialis posterior all have common distal attachments on this tarsal bone.
- 15. : The multifidi muscles are thickest in the _______ region.
- 16. : The _______ are best developed in the thoracic region and span 1-2 spinal segments.
- 17. : ____________, flexor digitorum brevis, and abductor digiti minimi are all part of the most superficial layer of the plantar aspect of the foot.
Down
- 1. This ligament is most commonly sprained in the body due to the combined plantarflexion and inversion position.
- 2. nerves : _______ travel through the intervertebral foramina.
- 3. : The deepest layer of intrinsic back muscles.
- 5. : The ligament that attaches to the sustentaculum tali and holds the arch of the foot in place is known as the _____ ligament.
- 7. fibular : The _____________ nerve supplies sensation between the first and second toes.
- 9. : Which region of vertebrae is unique in the aspect of having bifid spinous processes?
- 10. : This tarsal bone of the foot does not have any muscle attachments.
- 13. : The deltoid ligament complex resists this osteokinematic motion at the ankle.
- 14. : The base of this metatarsal serves as the insertion for fibularis tertius.