Bone Classifications Flashcards
MEMORIZE
1
Q
Bone Classifications
A
- Long
- Short
- Flat
- Irregular
2
Q
Long Bone
A
- Longer than it is wide
- Diaphysis (“shaft”)
- Epiphysis -> epiphyseal plate -> bone lengthens
- Articular cartilage (hyaline)
- Medullary Cavity -> Yellow bone marrow
- Membranes
- Periosteum
(external)
-Endosteum
(internal)
3
Q
Short/Flat/Irregular Bones
A
No diaphysis/epiphysis
- Diploe –> compact bone sandwiching spongy bone
- Bone Marrow
- Wrist/ankle
4
Q
Short
A
Wrist/Ankle
5
Q
Flat
A
- Skull
- Ribs
- Sternum
6
Q
Irregular
A
- Pelvis
- Vertebrae