Skeletal System Flashcards
bones in human body
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Cartilage
Specialized fibrous connective tissue found at the ends of nines; forms major portion of the embryonic skeleton and part of the skeleton in adults
tendons
attach muscles to bones, consist of connective tissue
ligaments
band of fibrous tissue that connect bones, cartilages and other structures; also serve as places for the attachment of fascia
flat
Ribs, scapula (shoulder blade) , parts of pelvic girdle, bones of the skull
long
Tibia, Femur, Humerus, Radius
short
Carpals, Tarsals
irregular
Veretrae, Ossicles of the ear
Sesamoid
Patella (kneecap)
Sutural/Wormian
between flat bones of skull
Condyle
Rounded projection that enters into the formation of a joint, articulation
crest
Ridge on the bone
fissure
Slitlike opening between two bones
foramen
Opening in the bone for blood vessels, ligaments, and nerves
fossa
Shallow depression in or on a bone
head
rounded at the end of the bone
meatus
tubelike passage of canal
process
Enlargement or protrusion of a bone
sinus
air cavity within certain bones
sulcus
Groove, furrow, depression, or fissure
trochanter
Either of the two bony projections below the neck of the femur
Tubercle
Small, rounded process
Tuberosity
large, rounded process
spine
Pointed, sharp, slender process
joint
place where two or more bones connect
Synarthrosis (fibrous)
does not permit movement, bones are in close contact, no joint cavity Ex. cranial structure
Amphiarthrosis (Cartilaginous)
permits very slight movement Ex. Vertebra
Diarthrosis (synovial)
allows free movement in a variety of directions, synovial membrane lines the joint and produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint. Ex. knee, hip, wrist, foot
pelvis
lower portion of trunk
female pelvis
gynecoid - made for childbirth
male pelvis
android - made for lifting and running
acetabula/o
acetabulum
acr/o
extremity
ankyl/o
stiffening, crooked
