MSK- PART A Flashcards
Skeletal system definition?
all of the bones and cartilage of the body that collectively provide the supporting framework for the muscles and organs
what does the musculoskeletal system consist of?
- bones of the skeleton
- joints
- skeletal (voluntary) muscles that move the body
Articulating surface?
The part of the bone that enters into the formation of a joint
Articulation?
joint between two or more bones
Bony sinus?
A hollow cavity within a bone
border?
ridge of bone seperating 2 surfaces
condyle?
smooth rounded projection of bone that forms part of a joint
facet?
small, generally flat, articulating surface
fissure or cleft?
narrow slit
foramen?
hole in a structure
fossa?
hollow or depression
meatus?
tube shaped cavity within a bone
septum?
partition separating 2 cavitites
How many bones are a baby born with? how many bones does an adult have?
babies: 300
adult: 206
Functions of bones? (6)
- framework of body
- attachment to muscles and tendons
- movement
- protecting the organs
- haemopoiesis (production of blood cells in red bone marrow)
- mineral storage
what is the function of calcium phosphate?
the mineral reservoir within bone is essential for maintenance of blood calcium levels, which must be tightly controlled
5 types of bones?
- long
- short
- irregular
- flat
- sesamoid
long bones?
- shaft and 2 extremities
- longer than wide
examples: femur, tibia, fibula
Short, irregular, flat and sesamoid bones characteristics?
- no shafts or extremities
- diverse in shape and size
short bone example?
carpals (wrist)
example of irregular bone?
vertebrae and some skull bones
example of flat bones? (3)
- sternum
- ribs
- most skull bones
example of sesamoid bone?
- patella (knee cap)
Feet account for what fraction of the human’s body? how many bones are in the feet?
- 1/4 of all bones in body
- 52 bones
what are bone markings?
- rough surfaces, raised protuberances and ridges that give attachment to muscle tendons and ligaments
- bone tissue is continually being remodelled and replaced when damaged
bones of the skeleton are divided into what 2 groups?
- axial skeleton
2. appendicular skeleton
Axial skeleton consists of? (4)
- skull
- vertebral column
- ribs
- sternum
central body core of the body