Bones Flashcards
what are the 5 types of human boneas
short
long
sesamoid
irregular
flat
sesamoid bone
small bone imbedded in a tendon
short bone ex
carpals and tarsals
long bone ex
humerus
sesamoid bone ex
patella
flat bone ex
scapula
irregular bone ex
coccyx
axial skeleton
head, neck, trunk
appendicular skeleton
appendages (limbs)
cartilage
connective tissue that is often inserted between the bones that form a joint
cartilage purpose
eliminate the friction between the articulating bones
ligament
connects bone to bone
ligament purpose
fibrous bands that enhance the stability of the joints
bursae
fluid-filled sac that acts as cushion to prevent friction
where can u find a bursae
knee
where does the arm attach to the trunk
glenohumeral joint
how many bones in hand
27
how many carpal bones
8
how many metacarpal bones
5
what do lower limbs provide us w
bipedal mobility
what is the strongest bone in the body
femur
how many tarsal bones
7
how many metatarsal bones
5
big toe
hallux