Discuss Bone Classifications And Give Examples Of Each Flashcards
How are the bones divided?
Axial and Appendicular groups.
What is the Axial Skeleton?
Is the along axis and includes bones that comprises the skull, vertebral column and rib cage.
What is the function of the Axial Skeleton?
It’s function is to protect & support various body parts.
What is the Appendicular Skeleton?
The appendicular skeleton formed by the upper, lower limbs and girdles which attach the limbs to the axial skeleton.
Describe a flat bone?
- resembles a plate - may have broad surfaces - may be thin and slightly curved.
What is the general purpose of flat bones?
Flat bones provide protection for underlying soft tissue.
Which bones are flat bones?
- Ribs - Sternum - Scapulae - Most skull bones
Describe Irregular Bones?
They have different and complex shapes. They often connected to other bones.
Give examples of irregular bones
Many facial bones and make up the vertebrae and pelvis.
Describe short bones.
They are small and often cube shaped.
Detail which bones are short bones.
- carpal bones (wrist bones). - Tarsal bones (ankle bones.
Describe long bones?
Long bones have long shafts, usually with expanded ends. They are much longer than they are wide. They are named for shape rather than actual size.
Where are long bones located?
Long bones can be found in the arms, legs, palms, soles fingers and toes.
Give examples of long bones.
- The three bones of the fingers - Legs and arms
Describe sutures bones.
Also known as worms in bones.They are small flat bones which are irregular and lie between the flat bones of the skull.
Label the Types of Bones
Label Bone Fractures
