Bone Classification Flashcards
what are the six more commonly used classifications of normal bone
long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, paranasal sinus or pneumatic bones and sesamoid bones
what are the classifications given to abnormal bone stressed in spinal II
heterotopic and accessory bone
what is the name given to bone formed in a non-bone location
heterotopic bone
what is the name given to bone formed from existing bone
accessory bone
what is the characteristic feature of a long bone
it is longer than it is across (length greater than breadth)
what are the names given to the parts of a long bone
the diaphysis (shaft) and typically two epiphyses (extremities)
what are examples of long bones
humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia and fibula
what is teh primary characteristic of short bones
they are essentially cuboidal
what are examples of short bones
most of the bones of the carpus and tarsus
what are flat bones
a thin layer of spongy bone is sandwiched between two layers of compact bone
what are examples of flat bones
the parietal bone and sternum
what is the name given to the spongy bone of the skull
dipole
what is the characteristic of irregular bone
numerous projections or irregular outlines
what are examples of irregular bone
vertebrae and innominate bone
what is characteristic of pneumatic bone
air spaces with the bone
