bone Flashcards
axial skeleton (5)
skull hyoid bone auditory ossicles vertebral column thorax
appendicular skeleton (4)
pectoral girdle
upper extremity
pelvic girdle
lower extremity
skeletal system fcns: (5)
structure and protection muscle attachment leverage for movement hemopoiesis calcium and phosphate reservoir
pectoral girdle and upper extremity (8)
clavicle scapula humerus ulna radius carpals metacarpals phalanges
pelvic girdle and lower extremity (8)
pelvic bones femur tibia fibula patella tarsals metatarsals phalanges
Long bones 2 parts
diaphysis (shaft) and epiphyses (ends)
examples of long bones (4)
femur
ulna ‘phalanges
metacarpals
short bones i.e…
carpals
Irregular bones i.e…
vertebrae and some facial bones
sesamoid bones i.e….
patella
elongated and may have medullary cavity
diaphysis
epiphysis separated from diaphysis by…
growth plate (epiphyseal plate/line)
outer fibrous connective tissue covering bone
periosteum
Covering muscles, tendons and ligaments
periosteum
cartilage is…by bone
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definition of a joint:
where 2 bones come together
3 classifications of joints
cartilaginous joints
fibrous joints
synovial joints