Anatomy - Chapter 1 Flashcards
Name the 3 sections of a Long Bone
Proximal Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Distal Epiphysis
What 3 components are in the Proximal Epiphysis (higher part) of the Long Bone
Articular Cartilage
Spongy Bone
Space containing Red Marrow
What 5 components are in the Diaphysis (middle part) of a Long Bone
Nutrient Foramen Compact Bone Medullary Cavity Yellow Marrow Periosteum
What bone is in the Distal Epiphysis (bottom part)
Femur
What is the axial skeleton and give an example of a bone in the axial skeleton
The axial skeleton is to provide protection e.g. Ribs, Sternum, Skull, Vertebral Column
What is the appendicular skeleton and give an example of a bone in the appendicular skeleton
The appendicular skeleton is mostly involved in movement e.g. Tibia, Fibula, Femur, Radius etc.
State the 4 types of bone
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Name the 8 anatomical terms to the location of bones
Inferior Superior Proximal Distal Medial Lateral Posterior Anterior
What are the features of a synovial joint
Cartilage Synovial membrane Synovial fluid Tendons Ligaments Articular capsule
List the 7 different types of joint.
Hinge Ball and socket Condyloid Pivot Gliding Saddle Synovial
Outline the 5 general characteristics common to muscle tissue
Contractility Extensibility Elasticity Atrophy Hypertrophy
Name the 3 different types of muscle.
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
What is the official definition of origin of muscles
The attachment of a muscle tendon to a stationary bone
What is the definition of an insertion of muscles
The attachment of a muscle tendon to a moveable bone
Name the 9 muscles from the anterior
Deltoid Pectoralis Major Iliopsoas Sartorius Quadriceps Tibialis anterior Abdominus rectus External obliques Biceps brachii