Skeletallerz Flashcards
Form longitudinal part of the bone
Axial skeleton
Axial skeleton divided into three parts
Skull
Vertebrae column
Bony thorax
The skull has two sets of bones
Cranium
Facial bones
The skull has two sets of bones
Cranium
Facial bones
1) Bones are joined by?
2) is only attached by a freely movable joint
1) sutures
2) mandible
1) Bones are joined by?
2) is only attached by a freely movable joint
1) sutures
2) mandible
Hollow portions of the bones sorrounding the nasal cavity
Paranasal sinuses
Drop paranasal sinuses
Frontal sinus
Ethmoid sinus
Sphenoid sinus
maxillary sinus
Paranasal sinuses functions
Lighten the skull
Gives resonance
Amplification to the voice
The only bones that does not articulate with another bone
Movables base for tongue
Hyoid bone
Large compared to the infants total body length
Fetal skull
A fibrous membranes
Connecting the cranial bones
Fontanelles
Fontanelles function
Different kinds of Fontanelles
Allows brain to grow
Converts to bone within 24months after births
Sphenoidal fontanel
Mastoid fontanel
Anterior fontanel
Posterior fontanel
Fontanelles function
Different kinds of Fontanelles
Allows brain to grow
Converts to bone within 24months after births
Sphenoidal fontanel
Mastoid fontanel
Anterior fontanel
Posterior fontanel
Vertebrae is separated by?
Intervertebral disc
Each vertebrae is given a name according to its?
Location
Has normal curvature
Spine
Forms a cage to protect major organs
Bony thorax
Bony thorax is made up of?
Sternum
Ribs
Thoracic vertebrae
Bony thorax is made up of?
Sternum
Ribs
Thoracic vertebrae
Appendicular skeletons?
Limbs(appendages)
Pectoral girdle
Pelvic girdle
Pectoral girdle (shoulders)
Composed of?
Clavicle - collarbone
Scapula - shoulder blade
These bones allow the upper limb to have exceptionally free movement
Clavicle
Scapula
Bones of the shoulder girdle
Clavicle
Acromio clavicular joint
Scapula
With medial end
Lateral end
Acromial end
Sternal end