Location and names of bones Flashcards
How many bones are in the human body?
206.
What is the skeleton made up of?
Bones, cartilage and joints.
Description of a long bone?
It is in a rectangular shape. Has a shaft called the diaphysis and has two ends called the epiphysis. e.g. Femur.
Description of a short bone?
Cube-like shape. e.g. Tarsals.
Description of a flat bone?
It is curved but has a flat surface. e.g. Cranium.
Description of an irregular bone?
Complex shapes. e.g. Vertebrae.
Description of a sesamoid bone?
An unusual shape but sits in tendons. e.g. Patella.
Location of bones; Anterior
To the front.
Location of bones; Posterior
To the rear.
Location of bones; Medial
Towards the midline of the axis.
Location of bones; Lateral
Away from the midline of the axis.
Location of bones; Proximal
Near the root or origin.
Location of bones; Distal
Away from the root or origin.
Location of bones; Superior
Above.
Location of bones; Inferior
Below.
