Bone shapes and parts Flashcards
1
Q
Long Bone
Locations
A
- Major limb bones: Humerus, Ulna, Radius, Femur, Tibia, Fibula.
- Metatarsals & metacarpals
- Phalanges
- Clavicle
2
Q
Short Bone
Locations
A
-Comprise carpels and tarsals only
3
Q
Flat Bones
Locations
A
- All non anterior cranial bones
- Three anterior cranial bones: Vomer, Nasal and Lacrimal
- Scapula & Sternum
- All ribs
- All 3 parts of the coxal (pelvis) bone.
4
Q
Irregular bones
Locations
A
- Rest of anterior skull: ethmoid, sphenoid, temporal, palatine, zygomatic, maxilla, mandible.
- Vertebrae
- Hyoid bone
- Sacrum & Coccyx
5
Q
Seasmoid Bones
Locations
A
- Patella
- Hand (metacarpophalangeal joints)
- Toes (matatarsophalangeal joints)
6
Q
Body
A
Principle mass of the bone
*In vertebrae, consists of the anterior portion *
7
Q
Capitulum
A
Small, round articular head of a bone
8
Q
Condyle
A
Rounded Knuckle-like articular area
usually occurs in pairs
9
Q
Crest
A
Ridges of bones.
10
Q
Epicondyle
A
Protuberance that is superior to a condyle
Often occurs in pairs
11
Q
Foramen
A
Opening through a bone
12
Q
Fossa
A
Hollow depression of a bone.
13
Q
Groove
A
Elongated furrow or depression.
14
Q
Head
A
Large, round, articular end.
15
Q
Line
A
Linear elevation.
