Osteology (Bones) Flashcards

1
Q

The carpal bones are examples of which classification of bones?

A

Short bone

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2
Q

The parietal bone of the skull is an example of which classification of bones?

A

Flat bone

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3
Q

The vertebrae are classified as…

A

Irregular bones

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4
Q

Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass

A

Fissure

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5
Q

Opening through which blood vessels, nerves or ligaments pass

A

Foramen

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6
Q

The bone marking which is a “Shallow depression”

A

Fossa

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7
Q

Furrow along bone surface that accommodates blood vessels, nerve or tendon

A

Sulcus

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8
Q

Bone marking classified as a “Tubelike opening”

A

Meatus

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9
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The process which forms a joint that is defined as a large, round protuberance with a smooth articular surface at the end of the bone

A

Condyle

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10
Q

The process that forms joints that is defined as a smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface

A

Facet

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11
Q

The process that forms a joint defined as a usually rounded articular surface projection supported on the neck (constricted portion) of bone

A

Head

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12
Q

The process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a prominent ridge or elongated projection

A

Crest

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13
Q

The process which forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a typically roughened projection above the condyle

A

Epicondyle

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14
Q

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a long, narrow ridge or border (less prominent than a crest)

A

Line

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15
Q

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as a sharp, slender projection

A

Spinous process

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16
Q

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as a very large projection

A

Trochanter

17
Q

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as having a variably sized rounded projection

A

Tubercle

18
Q

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as having a variably sized projection that has a rough, bumpy surface

A

Tuberosity

19
Q

The skeletal system has _______ bones (how many?)

A

206

20
Q

The axial skeleton has _______ bones (how many?)

A

80

21
Q

The appendicular skeleton has _______ bones (how many?)

A

126

22
Q

The axial skeleton comprises three bone groups namely:

A
  1. Skull and associated bones
  2. Thoracic cage
  3. Vertebral column
23
Q

The cranium with _______ bones and face with _______ bones make up the skull (how many?)

A

Cranium - 8
Face - 14

24
Q

The associated bones of the skull include the _______ with 6 bones and the _______ which is a single bone.

A
  1. Auditory ossicles
  2. Hyoid
25
Q

The ________ and ________ make up the thoracic cage (which bones?)

A
  1. Sternum
  2. Ribs
26
Q

The ________, ________ and ________ make up the vertebral column (which bones?)

A
  1. Vertebrae
  2. Sacrum
  3. Coccyx
27
Q

The clavicle (2) and the scapula (2) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

A

Pectoral girdles

28
Q

The humerus (2), radius (2), ulna (2), carpal bones (16), metacarpal bones (10) and the phalanges (28) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

A

Upper limbs

29
Q

The hip bones (2) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

A

Pelvic girdle

30
Q

The femur (2), patella (2), tibia (2), fibula (2), tarsal bones (14), metatarsal bones (10) and the phalanges (28) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

A

Lower limbs