Topic 4 : Tissues Flashcards
Four main types of tissue
Epithelial / Connective / Muscle / Nervous
How many bones in the skeletal system
206
Structures that support the Skeletal system
Bone / Cartilage / Ligaments / Bursae
What is the human skeleton divided into
Axial / Appendicular
What bones are the Axial skeleton is formed of
Skull / hyoid / ribs /sternum / bones of the vertabrae
Appendicular skeleton
Bones attached to the axial skeleton consisting of upper/lower limbs via shoulder and pelvic girdles
Bones in the axial skeleton
Skull / Auditory ossicles / Hyoid / Vertebrae / Ribs / Sternum /
Bones in the Appendicular Skeleton
Pectoral girdle / Arms / legs / pelvic girdle
Bones in the pectoral girdle
Scapula / Clavicle
Bones in the arms and forearms
Humerus / Ulna / Radius
Bones in the wrists and hands
Carpals / Metacarpals / Phalanges
Bones in the thighs and legs
Femur / Patella / Tibia / Fibula
Bones in the ankles and feet
Tarsals / Metatarsals / Phalanges
Pelvic girdle bones
Hip / pelvic/ coxal
What is epithelial tissue (epithelium)
Forms linings and membrane, does not contain blood vessels and developes glands of the body