Skeletal System Flashcards

1
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Clavicle

A

Technical term for collarbone

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2
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Sternum

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The breastbone

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3
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Hurmerus

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The bone of the upper arm

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4
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Radius

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On the lateral side of the forearm, parallel to ulna - thicker and shorter bone

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5
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What is the role of the Axial Skeleton

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Provides support and protection for the brain, spinal cord and the organ in the central body cavity

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6
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Appendicular Skeleton

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Supports the attachements and the functions of the upper and lower limbs of the body - comprises of the bones of the legs, arms, scapulas, clavicle, hands, feet and pelvis

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7
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Ulna

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Thinner and longer of the two bones in the forearm - medially and parallel to the radius

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8
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Femur

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Thigh Bones

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9
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Patella

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Kneecap

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10
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Tibia

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On the medial side of the lower leg, parallel to the Fibula (Longer and thicker)

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Fibula

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On the lateral side of the lower leg, parallel to the tibia (smaller and thinner)

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12
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Rib

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Ribs

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13
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Vertebrae

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The entire spinal column consists of 24 individual vertebrae’s

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14
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What does the Lateral Femoral Epicondyle give attachment to?

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Gives attachment to the fibular collateral ligment of the knee joint

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15
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Pelvic Crest

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It is the curved part at the top of the hip that sits close to the skin and forms the wing-like part of the pelvis on which a person will sometimes rest their hands

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16
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Sacrum

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triangle bone in the lower back formed from fused vertebrae and situated between the two hipbones of the pelvis

17
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Coccyx

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A small triangle bone at the base of the spinal column in humans, formed of fused vestigial vertebrae

18
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Scapula

A

Shoulder Blade

19
Q

What are the 4 basic landmark terms

A

Acromion process, Anterior Superior Iliac Spine, Greater Throchanter, Lateral Femoral Epicondyle