Introduction to Bones and Joints Flashcards
How many bones are there in an infant human approx?
270
Approximately how many bones are there in an adult human body?
206
How many cranial and facial bones do we have?
22
How many ear bones do we have?
6
How many throat bones do we have?
1
How many shoulder bones do we have?
4
How many chest bones do we have?
25
How many vertebral bones do we have?
26
How many arm and forearm bones do we have?
6
How many hand bones do we have?
54
How many pelvic bones do we have?
2
How many leg bones do we have?
8
How many foot bones do we have?
52
In bones, what is connective tissue providing smooth, low-friction, gliding surfaces for free movement?
Articular Cartilage
In bone, what is the membrane that covers the outer surface of bone?
Periosteum