Bone Structure Flashcards
The growing end
Epiphysis
The shaft
Diaphysis
The outside covering
Periosteum
The inner space containing bone marrow
Medullary
The lining of medullary cavity
Endosteum
Is a dense connective tissue that consists of fiber embedded in a strong gel like substance
Cartilage
Connect to bones together particularly in the joints
Ligaments
A fibrous connective tissue that attach muscle to bone
Tendons
A place where two or more bones connect the manner in which they have connected in the type of movement allowed at the joint
Joint
Is a joint that allows no movement an example would be a cranial suture
Synarthrosis
Is a joint that allows light movement an example would be a vertebra
Amphiarthrosis
A joint that allows free movement in various directions such as knee hip elbow wrist and foot
Diarthrosis
Moving a body part in a circular motion
Circumduction
Is a pregnancy complication in which the body’s head is proportionally too large or the mother’s pelvis is too small to easily allow the baby to fit through the pelvic opening
Cephalopelvic dispersion
How many curve does vertebrae have
7
How many curve does thoracic have
12
How many curves does lumbar have
5
Breaks in the continuity of the bone
Fracture
Displacement of bones at the joint
Dislocation
Is an injury to a ligament caused by tearing of the fibers of the ligament
Sprain
Inflammation of the tendon due to strain overuse injury or too much exercise
Tendinitis
Is an age related loss of bone mass or density
Osteoporosis
Inflammation or swelling of one or more joints
Arthritis
Softening and weakening of bones and children usually because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin d deficiency
Rickets
This condition is called ___________ in adults
Osteomalacia
Is a birth defect that involve the incomplete development of the spinal cord or its covering
Spina bifida
