Bone Anatomy Flashcards
What is the function of a long bone?
To provide movement, structure and support to the body.
What do long bones store?
Bone marrow, Nutrients and Blood cell production.
What is the head of the bone?
Round prominent extension
What is the shaft of the bone?
The long middle section or neck of the bone.
What is a tuberosity?
Rounded elevation where muscles and connective tissue attaches.
What is an angle?
Sharp boney structure serving as tissue attachments.
What is a border of a bone?
Straight edge of a bone.
What is a condyle?
Large prominence providing support for overlying articular cartilage. Bares the brunt force of a joint.
What is a Fossa?
Shallow depression in a bone surface. May receive articulation or muscle attachment.
Watch is a notch in a bone?
A U shaped depression providing stability or articulation of a joint.
What is an epicondyle?
A prominence sitting atop of a condyle attaching muscle and connective tissue to bone providing support.
