Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology

Question: Discuss about the Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology? Answer: Temporal Bone Carotid Foramen Internal carotid artery traverses through carotid foramen to the middle cranial fossa and supplies the anterior portion of the human brain (Allen Harper, 2011, p. 112). It also facilitates vision while providing supply to the ocular structure and forehead region. Carotid foramen also provides a passageway to carotid plexus that communicates with several nerves in the context of their functional enhancement. Styloid Process Styloid process appears as a long projection on inferior portion of skull, serves as an attachment to the ligaments of neck and tongue, and therefore attributes to the firmness of neck and tongue structures at their anatomic locations (Allen Harper, 2011, p. 112). Mandible Mandibular Condyles These processes facilitate the configuration of temporomandibular (TMJ) joints while articulating with the temporal bone over the mandibular fossa (Allen Harper, 2011a, p. 113). The mandibular movement is not possible in the absence of mandibular condyles. Mental Foramina These openings are located on the chin region and provide a passageway to the blood vessels and inferior alveolar nerves that facilitate lower teeth sensation (Allen Harper, 2011a, p. 113). Occipital Bone Foramen Magnum Foramen magnum facilitates the connectivity between spinal cord and lower brain. Occipital Condyles Occipital condyles appear in the form of round processes articulating with the atlas bone of the cervical vertebra. These condyles facilitate the movement of the head over the vertebral column (Allen Harper, 2011a, p. 113). Bones of Appendicular Skeleton Humerus Head and Anatomical Neck Head is a rounded proximal structure of humerus; however neck appears in the form of a distal constriction beneath the head. Head of humerus articulates with glenoid fossa in scapula and facilitates the movement of the shoulder girdle (Allen Harper, 2011b, p. 114). Radial Fossa Radial fossa appears in the form of an anterior depression that articulates with the head of the radius following the flexion of the forearm (Allen Harper, 2011b, p. 114). Femur Head Head constitutes the proximal portion of the femur and constitutes the hip joint (Allen Harper, 2011c, p. 147). Neck Neck appears distally (at the head of the femur) and provides endurance and sustainability to the femoral head (Allen Harper, 2011c, p. 147). Tibia Medial Condyle Medical condyle appears in the form of a proximally located flattened and medial projection and provides insertion to the semimembranosus muscle of thigh (Allen Harper, 2011c, p. 147). Lateral Condyle Medical condyle appears in the form of a proximally located flattened and lateral projection and provides insertion to the biceps femoris muscle of the posterior thigh (Allen Harper, 2011c, p. 147). References Allen, C., Harper, V. (2011). Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology (4th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley. Allen, C., Harper, V. (2011a). Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology (4th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley. Allen, C., Harper, V. (2011b). Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology (4th ed.). New Jersey: Wiley