Classifications of Bones/Bone Markings Flashcards
1
Q
Flat Bones
A
- ribs
- scapula
- parts of the pelvis
- skull
2
Q
Long bones
A
tibia
femur
humerus
radius
3
Q
Short bones
A
- Carpals
- Tarsals
4
Q
Irregular Bones
A
Vertebrae
- Ossicles of the ear
5
Q
Sesamoid
A
Patella (kneecap)
6
Q
Sutural or Wormian
A
B/w the flat bones of the skull
7
Q
Condyle
A
Rounded projection that enters into the formation of a joint, articulation
8
Q
Crest
A
Ridge on a bone
9
Q
Fissure
A
Slitlike opening b/w two bones
10
Q
Foramen
A
Opening in the bone for blood vessels, ligaments, and nerves
11
Q
Fossa
A
Shallow depression in or on a bone
12
Q
Head
A
Rounded end of a bone
13
Q
Meatus
A
Tubelike passage or canal
14
Q
Process
A
Enlargement or protrusion of a bone
15
Q
Sinus
A
Air cavity within certain bones
