Module 4 Definitions/A&P Flashcards
scoliosis
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
intercellular
between cells
intracellular
within the cell
orthopnea
needing to sit up straight to breathe comfortably
hematopoiesis
the formation of blood
red bone marrow
produces blood cells
yellow bone marrow
stores energy as fat
functions of the skeletal system
protect internal organs, store minerals and fat, produce blood cells, facilitate movement, support the body
cranium
skull
cranial bones
frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal
facial bones
maxilla, mandible, zygomatic
upper jaw bone
maxilla
lower jaw bone
mandible
cheekbone
zygomatic
total number of vertebrae
33
cervical vertebrae
neck bones (7 total)
thoracic vertebrae
upper back (12 total)
lumbar vertebrae
lower back (5 total)
Sacrum
5 fused vertebrae
Coccyx
tailbone (4 fused)
xiphoid process
inferior portion of the sternum
upper arm bone
humerus
forearm bones
radius and ulna
forearm bone on the thumb side
radius
forearm bone on the pinky side
ulna
wrist bones
carpals
palm bones
metacarpals
fingers and toes
phalanges
pelvic bones
ilium, ischium, pubis
thigh bone
femur