Bones and Joints Flashcards
What does superior mean?
Nearer to the head
What does inferior mean?
Nearer to the feet
What does medial mean?
Nearer to midsagittal plane
What does dorsal mean?
Nearer to the back of the body
What are the names of the 3 main planes?
Coronal
Midsagittal
Transverse
At what vertebral level is the sternal angle situated?
T4
At what vertebral level is the xiphisternal joint situated?
T8
Which embryonic germ layer gives origin to the bone, cartilage and skeletal muscle?
Mesoderm
Name 2 areas in which hyaline cartilage is found
Condyles
Epiphyseal growth plate
The carpal and tarsal bones are examples of what types of bone?
Short bone
What is the function of a sesamoid bone?
To protect tendons from excessive wear
What is the function of the hyaline cartilage?
To provide smooth, low-friction gliding surfaces for free movement of the articulating bones
What does the epiphyseal growth plate contain?
Growing bone
Where is bone marrow stored?
Marrow cavity
What produces the raised lumps and bumps on a bone?
muscles, pulling on bones - increases with mechanical load