Topic 1 Flashcards
define anatomical position
standing, head erect, palms facing forward, eyes forward, feet together (shoulder width apart), toes forward
define superior and inferior
S - closer to the top
I - closer to the bottom
define anterior and posterior
A - front
P - backside
define medial and lateral
M - closer to the midline
L - further away from midline
define superficial and deep
S - closer to skin surface
D - away from skin surface (deeper)
define ipsilateral and contralateral
S - same side
C - opposite side
define cephalad and caudad
ceph - closer to head
caud - closer to tail bone/tail
define dorsal and plantar
D - top side of foot
P - underside of foot
define radial and ulnar
R - thumb side of arm
U - Pinky side of arm
what are the 4 type of bone cells
osteogenic cells
osteoblast
osteocyte
osteoclast
what is an osteogenic
stem cell
what is an osteoblast
matrix-synthesising responsible for bone growth, they lay down the extracellular matrix surrounding themselves. they become trapped and then become an osteocyte.
(bone building cells = B)
what is an osteocyte
a mature bone cell that maintains the bone matrix.
what is an osteoclast
a bone resorping (C=Chew), they chew/dissolve bone and then osteoblast follows behind and lays down the new ECM.
what are the two divisions of the skeletal system and what do they include
axial skeleton - skull, vertebra column, thorax and skull.
appendicular - bones of the limbs and limb girdles.
what is a girdle
a girdle is the point of attachment between a limb and the trunk.
list the functions of the skeleton
protection from external forces - skull protects the brain.
efficient performance of mechanical work - act as levers for movement.
withstand and recover from tensile and compressive forces.
production of red and white blood cells - hematopoiesis, occurs within marrow cavities.
mineral storage - act as reservoir for minerals (especially calcium)
what provides flexibility and rigidity for bones
organic - flexibility
inorganic - rigidity
what is compact and spongy bone mostly made up of
spongy - trabeculae
compact - osteons