Bone Types & Landmarks (General) Flashcards
types of bones (5)
- long
- flat
- short
- irregular
- sesamoid
long bones
long & thin
support body weight & enable movement
ex: tibia, humerus
flat bones
found in cranium
form roof of skull & protect brain
short bones
small & cube shaped
ex: carpals & tarsals
irregular bones
varied structure
have ridges/irregular surfaces to fulfill specific functions
ex: vertebrae - specifically designed to protect spinal cord & enable spinal mvmt
sesamoid bones
small & flat
reinforce tendons
foramen
opening in bone to allow for nerves, blood supply, and/or passageway
canal
opening in bone to allow for nerves, blood supply, and/or passageway
fissure
opening in bone to allow for nerves, blood supply, and/or passageway
sinus
hollow chamber in bone, usually filled with air
process
elevation in bone
trochanter
process/projection for tendon or ligament to attach
ramus
elevation in bone
tuberosity
process for tendon or ligament to attach
tubercle
process for tendon or ligament to attach
