Anatomy Final Flashcards
contains the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
axial
contains the bones of the upper and lower limbs
appendicular
type of bone that is longer than they are wide (ex. femur)
long bone
cubed shaped bones (ex. wrist, ankle, patella)
short bone
thin, flat, slightly curved bones (ex. ribs, sternum)
flat bones
complicated shaped bones (ex. vertebral and facial bones)
irregular bones
dense outer layer of bone
compact bone
honeycomb, small needle like pieces of bones (trabecular)
spongy bone
where red blood marrow is found
spongy bone
what is the purpose of red blood marrow
to produce red blood cells
what is the purpose of yellow bone marrow
fat storage
the bones shaft or body
diaphysis
the distal and proximal ends of the bone
epiphysis
space in the diaphysis that contains yellow bone marrow
medullary cavity
he outer tough sheath surrounding a bone
periosteum membrane