Location and names of bones Flashcards

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How many bones are in the human body?

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206.

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What is the skeleton made up of?

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Bones, cartilage and joints.

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Description of a long bone?

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It is in a rectangular shape. Has a shaft called the diaphysis and has two ends called the epiphysis. e.g. Femur.

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Description of a short bone?

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Cube-like shape. e.g. Tarsals.

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Description of a flat bone?

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It is curved but has a flat surface. e.g. Cranium.

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Description of an irregular bone?

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Complex shapes. e.g. Vertebrae.

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Description of a sesamoid bone?

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An unusual shape but sits in tendons. e.g. Patella.

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Location of bones; Anterior

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To the front.

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Location of bones; Posterior

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To the rear.

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Location of bones; Medial

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Towards the midline of the axis.

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Location of bones; Lateral

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Away from the midline of the axis.

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Location of bones; Proximal

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Near the root or origin.

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Location of bones; Distal

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Away from the root or origin.

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Location of bones; Superior

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Above.

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Location of bones; Inferior

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Below.

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