7.1 intro to gross anatomy of the skeletal system Flashcards
articulation
joint
place where two bones come together
ligament
connective tissue that joins two bones
tendon
connective tissue that joins bone to muscle
bone
organ made of connective tissue
purposes of bones
stores calcium, phosphate, and fat
makes blood cells
gives structure
frontal bone
forehead (1)
mandible
jaw (moves) (1)
scapula
shoulder blade (posterior) (2)
humerus
upper arm (2)
sternum
breastbone (1)
rib
numbered
1-12 superior
13-22 inferior (24)
vertebrae
backbone (26)
os coxae
hip bones (2)
ulna
lower arm (medial)
pinky side of hand (2)
radius
lower arm (lateral)
thumb side of hand (2)
carpals
wrists (16)
metacarpals
hands (16)
phalanges
fingers (28)
femur
thigh (2)
patella
knee (2)
maxilla
upper jaw (2)
clavicle
collarbone
tibia
lower leg (medial) (2)
fibula
lower leg (lateral) (2)
tarsals
ankles (14)
metatarsals
feet (10)