Bone (Axial) Flashcards

1
Q

What bones are part of the axial skeleton

A

Skull, Thoracic Cage, Vertebral Column

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2
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Sutural Bones

A

Develop from separate ossification centre
Ex. Found between the flat bones of the skull

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3
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Irregular Bones

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Have odd shapes
Ex. Vertebrae

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4
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Short Bones

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Boxlike, covered by compact bone, spongy interior
Ex. Carpal Bones (Wrists) and Tarsal Bones (Ankle)

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5
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Pneumatized Bones

A

Hollow bone, numerous air pockets
Ex. Ethmoid Bone (Nose)

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Flat Bones

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Protect soft tissue, thin and parallel surfaces of compact bone
Ex. Skull

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7
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Long Bones

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Long and slender, have diaphysis, two metaphysis, and two epiphysis
Ex. Femur

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8
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Sesamoid Bones

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Small, round, flat
Ex. Joints

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9
Q

Sinus

A

Chamber within bone
Filled with air

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10
Q

Antrum

A

Chamber within bone
Filled with air

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11
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Meatus

A

Passageway for nerves / blood vessels

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12
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Canal

A

Passageway for nerves / blood vessels

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13
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Fissure

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Deep furrow

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14
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Foramen

A

Rounded passageway for nerves / blood vessels

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15
Q

Process

A

Projection / Bump

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16
Q

Ramus

A

Extension that forms an angle with rest of structure

17
Q

Articulations (Head)

A

End of epiphysis

18
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Articulations (Neck)

A

Connection between epiphysis and diaphysis

19
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Articulations (Facet)

A

Flat articular surface

20
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Articulations (Condyle)

A

Round articular surface

21
Q

Face Bones

A

14

22
Q

Skull Bones

A

8

23
Q

Associated Bones

A

7

24
Q

Ethmoid

A

Cuboid
Contains sinuses: Air Pockets

Between nose and eyes

25
Q

Sphenoid

A

Hawk shape
Contains foramina: Passage for nerves, arteries, veins
Contains Sella Turcica: Depression for pituitary gland

Centrally within skull

26
Q

Palatine

A

Two bones
Roof of the mouth

27
Q

Atlas (C1)

A

Supports the head (Allows head to move in a yes manner)

28
Q

Axis (C2)

A

Binds dens to atlas (Allows head to move in a no manner)

29
Q

Male Coccyx

A

Points anterior

30
Q

Female Coccyx

A

Points inferior

31
Q

True Ribs

A

1-7

32
Q

False Ribs

A

8-12

33
Q

Vertebrosternal

A

1-7

Sternum-Costal Cartilage

34
Q

Vertebrochondral

A

8-10

35
Q

Vertebral

A

11-12

Floating Ribs (No anterior cartilage)

36
Q

Cervical Curve

A

Secondary Curve
Balances Head on vertebrae of neck

37
Q

Thoracic Curve

A

Primary Curve
Contains thoracic organs

38
Q

Lumbar Curve

A

Secondary Curve
Balances weight of trunk, ability to stand

39
Q

Sacral Curve

A

Primary Curve
Contains abdominopelvic organs