long bone anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
diaphasis
A
middle of bone
2
Q
epiphisis
A
ends of bone
3
Q
articular cartilidge
A
covers and protects ends
4
Q
growth (epiphseal) plate
A
where bone grows, becomes a line when grown up
5
Q
periosteum
A
outside covering
6
Q
movement: extension
A
straightening of a limb
7
Q
movement: flexion
A
bending inward of a limb
8
Q
movement abduction
A
movement away from middle of the body
9
Q
adduction
A
movement in to the middle of body
10
Q
rotation movement
A
turning on only ONE plane
11
Q
circumduction movement
A
circular movemnt
12
Q
dorsiflextion
A
flex foot upwards
13
Q
plantar flexion
A
flex feet down
14
Q
supination movement
A
movement to palms up
15
Q
pronation
A
mowvemnt to palms down
