Bones, Joints and Gait Flashcards
how many bones in average adult
206
total bones in axial
80
parts of axial
skull, vertebrate column, sternum, ribs
bones in cranium
8
bones in face
14
bones in ears
6
how many hyoid bones
1
total bones in appendicular
126
bones in pectoral girdle
2
bones in arms
6
bones in hands
54
bones in pelvic girdle
2
bones in legs
6
bones in knee
2
bones in feet
52
articulations between cartilages or bones
joint
study of joints
syndesmology
immovable joints
synarthroses
slightly moveable joints
amphiarthroses
freely moveable joints
diarthroses
manner of walking of animal where foot or hand is in contact with the ground
gait
entire sole of the foot touches the ground
plantigrade
digits with pads touch the ground
digitigrade
tip of the digits (hoofs) touch the ground
ungultigrade