skeleton/muscle Flashcards
Directional terms
.Superior
- Inferior
- Anterior
- Posterior
- Medial
- Lateral
- Proximal
- Distal
- Superficial
- Deep
Functions of the Skeleton
support
protection
movement
storage of minerals
energy
blood cell production
Composition of Bone
Classification of Bone
•Identify the 5 classifications of bone and give examples of each
Structure of a Long Bone
Divisions of the Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
bones of skull
bones of the cranium
Cranium – 8 bones & Face – 14 bones
bones of the skull
Cranium – 8 bones:
- Parietal (2)
- Temporal (2)
- Occipital
- Frontal
- Sphenoid
- Ethmoid
Face - 14 bones:
- Mandible
- Maxilla (2)
- Zygoma (2)
- Nasal (2)
- Lacrimal (2)
- Palatine (2)
- Inferior nasal conchae (2)
- Vomer
Spine
Intervertebral Disc
Thoracic Cage
12 pairs of ribs
- 7 pairs of true ribs
- 5 pairs of false ribs
–2 pairs of which are floating ribs
•Afford protection to heart and lungs
Appendicular Skeleton
Types of Joint
1.Immovable or Fibrous – skull and pelvis
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2.Slightly movable or Cartilaginous – symphysis pubis, intervertebral
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3.Freely movable or Synovial – Elbow, hip and knee
Types of Synovial Joint
•Ball and Socket – hip, shoulder
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•Hinge Joint – elbow, knee
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•Gliding Joint – wrist, ankle
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•Pivot Joint – radius, ulna