Bones Flashcards
What’s the inside layer of bone called
Trabecular / cancellous bone
What’s the outer layer of bone called
Cortex
What’s the fibrous connective sleeve around the bones?
Periosteum
What’s the term for the “shaft” of a bone?
Diaphysis
What are the types of bone?
Flat, long, irregular, sesamoid, shorts
Example of a flat bone
Sternum, neurocranium
Example of an long bone
Humerus, femur, phalanges
Example of a sesamoid bone?
Patella (within tendons)
Example of a short bone?
Carpal, tarsal bones
Why are NoF fractures common (2)?
- Less compact bone
- Thin / angled structure
What’s the initial fracture healing structure called?
Callus
What are the three divisions of the cranium?
Anterior, middle, posterior
Which structure of the skull is weakened by wisdom tooth impaction?
Angle of maxilla
How many vertebra are there in total?
33
What connects the body of the vertebra to the spinous processes?
Pedicle x2
What connects the spinous process to the vertebral body?
Lamina x2
The vertebral facets are on which processes (2)
- Inferior articular process
- Superior articular process
What makes C2 unique?
Has odontoid process (Dens)
What’s the first visible vertebra?
C7 (vertebra prominens)
What’s unique about C1?
Does NOT have a body or spinous process
What makes up the pectoral girdle?
2x scapulae, 2x clavicle
What makes up the pelvic girdle?
2 x hip bones and sacrum
What are the bones of the hindfood?
Tarsals
What are the bones of the forefoot?
Metatarsals
