The human body Flashcards
What looks at the external surface?
Topo-graphic anatomy
What is the study of structure?
Anatomy
What looks at the structures visible to the naked eye?
Gross anatomy
What is the study of biological function?
Physiology
What is a major concept of physiology?
Homeostasis
How many systems are in the body that have to work together?
11
How many bones are in an adult skeleton?
206
What are the major components of the skeleton?
Skull Spinel column Thorax Pelvic girdle Shoulder girdle Upper extremities Lower extremities
What are the bones that form the spinel column?
Vertebrae
What are the 12 vertebrae that form the upper back?
Cervical spine
What are the 5 vertebrae forming the lower back?
Lumbar spine
What are the 5 fuzed vertebrae forming the posterior pelvic girdle?
Sacrum
What are the 4 vertebrae forming the tailbone?
Coccyx
What is the major bone in the pelvic girdle?
Ilium
What is the bone that forms the loops on the Inferior pelvis?
Ischium
What is the anterior portion of the pelvis?
Pubis
What is the collarbone called?
Clavicle
What is the shoulder blade called?
Scapula
What are the 3 major categories of joints?
Immovable joints
Slightly movable joints
Freely movable joints
What dose the muscular system work in conjunction with?
Skeletal system