Chapter 7 Skeletal System Flashcards
Ilium
Largest and upper most part of the hip bone.
It flares outward, forming the prominence of the hip
Pelvis
The sacrum. coccyx, and pelvic girdle
Pubis
Anterior portion of the hip bone
Periosteum
Very tough membrane around bone
Very vascular
Spins off and connects with bone to become a tendon
Helps to form and repair blood tissue
Medullary Cavity
Inner middle part of the hollow long tube in long bones
Hinge Joint
Where the convex curve of one bone fits into the concave curve of another, it makes a joint that only moves one plane. (Like the elbow)
Hyoid bone
Only free floating bone in the body. Below the chin, Supports and helps with movement of the tongue
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Lacrimal, Nasal, Inferior Nasal Conchae, Vomer, Zygomatic, Maxillae, Palantine, Mandible
Bones of the Face
Lacrimal (2), Nasal (2), Interior Nasal Conchae (2), Vomer (1) Zygomatic (2), Maxillae (2), Palantine (2) Mandible (1)
Cranium
Protects the brain
Foramen
Hole
7, 12, 5
7 Cervical Vertebrae, 12 Thoracic Vertebrae, 5 Lumbar
How many True Ribs
7 Pairs
How many False Ribs
5 Pairs
How Many Floating Ribs
2 Pair, sometimes 3