Skeletal, joints & muscles Flashcards
Bone matrix is made of
collagen fibers and calcium salt
Cartilage matrix is made of
collagen fibers and chondroitin sulfates
The 3 types of bone cells are called
osteoblast
osteocytes
osteoclasts
annulus fibrosis is
The intervertebral disc consist of an outer ring of fibrocartilage
nucleus pulposus is
an inner core of gelatinous material of the intervertebral disc
A herniated disc can encroach on the
spinal cord or the spinal nerve resulting in pain or numbness
what is a lordotic curve
A normal anterior curve of the vertebral column
what is a a kyphotic curve
A posterior curve of the vertebral column
what is lordosis
An excessive anterior curvature of the vertebral column
what is scoliosis
A lateral curvature of the vertebral column
The pectoral griddle consists
clavicle and scapula
The arm bone is called
the Humerus
The forearm bones are called
Radius and Ulna
The wrist bones are called
the Carpals
The hand bones are called
Metacarpals
The figure bones are called
Phalanges