unit test Flashcards
the standard staging point for human anatomical description & analysis is?
the anatomical position
as opposed to the axial skeleton the appendicular skeleton
included the line and plays a key role in allowing us to move
the nutrients and blood in bones are found in the
bone marrow
tendons usually unite and attach to the
periosteum
structure found on ends of long bones is the
diaphysis
bones attach to other bones across joins by
ligaments
5 main functions
structural support, protection , growth are for cells, reservoir of minerals, movement
5 types of bones
long bones( femur/ humerus), short bones(ankle/ wrist), flat bones( scapula), irregular bones(vertebrae), sesamoid bone(patella)
bone landmark?
bone markings like fossa, crest. process and condyle
how many ribs do we have
12 pairs in total 24
how many carpal bones in one hand
eight
how many vertebra are there?
24 vertebrae
how many tarsal bones in one foot
7
bones in entire skeleton ?
206
bone commonly called jaw?
mandible
how many bones in upper limb?
30 bones
another name for skull
calvaria
