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Anatomy
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03/11/2014

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Term
The study of body structures
Definition
Anatomy
Term
The study of microscopic structures
Definition
Microanatomy
Term
The study of cells
Definition
Cytology
Term
The study of tissues
Definition
Histology
Term
groups of cells coordinating their effort toward a common function
Definition
tissues
Term
The study of how the body functions
Definition
Physiology
Term
The maintenance of a relatively steady internal environment
Definition
homeostasis
Term
simplest level of organization in the human body
Definition
molecular/chemical level
Term
2nd level of organization
Definition
cellular level
Term
cells working together is which level of organization?
Definition
tissue level
Term
tissues function together at which level?
Definition
organ level
Term
all the organs of a system interacting to accomplish a common goal
Definition
organ system level
Term
at this level each organ has a distinct three-dimensional shape and a range of functions that is broader than the range of functions from individual cells and tissues
Definition
organ level
Term
all the organ systems which make up the individual
Definition
organism level
Term
name the levels of organization from smallest to largest
Definition
chemical
cellular
tissue
organ
organ system
organism
Term
anatomical position when lying on the back
Definition
supine
Term
anatomical position when lying face down
Definition
prone
Term
above
Definition
superior
Term
below
Definition
inferior
Term
front
Definition
anterior
Term
back
Definition
posterior
Term
closer to the body's midline or a structure permanently between others
Definition
medial
Term
farther from the body's midline or permanently to the side of a structure
Definition
lateral
Term
refers to the part near another structure
Definition
proximal
Term
structures distant from other structures
Definition
distal
Term
parts on or close to the surface
Definition
superficial
Term
underneath an upper layer
Definition
deep
Term
cephalic/cranial
Definition
head
Term
the back
Definition
dorsal
Term
caudal
Definition
the tail/coccyx
Term
cervical
Definition
neck
Term
thoracic
Definition
chest
Term
axilla
Definition
armpit
Term
brachium
Definition
arm
Term
antecubitis
Definition
elbow
Term
antebrachium
Definition
forearm
Term
carpus
Definition
wrist
Term
manus/manual
Definition
hand
Term
abdomen
Definition
belly
Term
lumbar
Definition
lower back
Term
gluteus
Definition
buttock
Term
pelvis
Definition
hip
Term
pubis
Definition
anterior pelvis
Term
inguinal
Definition
groin
Term
femur
Definition
thigh
Term
popliteus
Definition
back of knee
Term
crus/crural
Definition
anterior leg
Term
sura
Definition
calf
Term
tarsus
Definition
ankle
Term
pedal
Definition
foot
Term
plantar
Definition
sole
Term
abdominal surface is divided into nine regions known as
Definition
abdominopelvic region
Term
four planes divided into transverse and lateral planes
Definition
abdominopelvic quadrants
Term
in the abdominopelvic regions which are on the left from top to bottom?
Definition
left hypochondriac
left lumbar
left inguinal
Term
in the abdominopelvic regions which are on the right from top to bottom?
Definition
right hypochondriac
right lumbar
right inguinal
Term
in the abdominopelvic regions which are in the middle from top to bottom?
Definition
epigastric
umbilical
hypogastric
Term
sections that are perpendicular to the vertical orientation of the body (crosswise plane)
Definition
transverse
Term
divides the body into right and left portions of the body
Definition
sagittal
Term
equally divided structure
Definition
midsagittal
Term
vertical sections that produce nearly equal divisions
Definition
parasagittal
Term
vertical section separates anterior and posterior structures
Definition
frontal/coronal
Term
cavity that encases and protects the brain
Definition
cranial
Term
cavity that passes through the vertebral column
Definition
spinal
Term
cavities that are continuous with each other
Definition
cranial and spinal
Term
a protective three-layered membrane that contain the brain and spinal cord
Definition
meninges
Term
cavity that contains the entire space of the body trunk
Definition
ventral body cavity
Term
ventral cavity contains
Definition
the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity
Term
heart, lung, stomach and intestines are covered with this membrane to reduce friction and abrasion of organ surface
Definition
serous
Term
mass of organs and tissues separating the pleural cavities in the thoracic
Definition
mediastinum
Term
each pleural cavity contains
Definition
one lung
Term
smaller cavity inside the mediastinum that contains the heart
Definition
pericardial
Term
contains most of the digestive organs
Definition
abdominal cavity
Term
small cavity enclosed by the pelvic girdle
Definition
pelvic cavity
Term
layer of the serous membrane directly attached to the exposed surface of an internal organ
Definition
visceral
Term
superficial to the visceral layer and lines the wall of the body cavity
Definition
parietal layer
Term
lubricant that reduces friction and abrasion between layers as the enclosed organ moves
Definition
serous fluid
Term
serous membrane of the heart
Definition
pericardium
Term
serous membrane of the lungs
Definition
pleura
Term
serous membrane of the digestive organs
Definition
peritoneum
Term
microscope that uses several lenses to direct a narrow beam of light through a thin specimen mounted on a glass slide
Definition
compound microscope
Term
round viewing area
Definition
field of view
Term
the ability to distinguish between two objects located close to each other
Definition
resolution
Term
system where each lens consists of many pieces of glass
Definition
compound lens system
Term
how to calculate the total magnification
Definition
multiply the ocular lens magnification by the objective lens magnification.
Term
supportive frame of the microscope that joins the body tube to the base
Definition
arm
Term
braod, flat, lower support of the microscope
Definition
base
Term
cylindrical tube that supports the ocular lens and extends down to the nosepiece.
Definition
body tube
Term
eyepiece where you place your eyes to observe the specimen
Definition
ocular lens
Term
microscopes that have a single ocular lens
Definition
monocular
Term
microscopes that have two ocular lens
Definition
binocular
Term
rotating disk of the microscope at the base of the body tube where several objective lenses of different lengths are attached
Definition
nosepiece
Term
mounted on the nosepiece of the microscope
Definition
objective lens
Term
distance between the tip of the lens and the top surface of the microscope slide
Definition
working distance
Term
a lens on a microscope where a small drop of immersion oil is used on the slide to eliminate the air between the lens and the slide thereby improving the resolution
Definition
oil immersion objective lens
Term
flat horizontal shelf under the objective lens that supports the microscope slide
Definition
stage
Term
hole through which light passes to illuminate the specimen on a slide of the microscope
Definition
aperture
Term
holds and moves the slides with more precision than is possible manually on a microscope
Definition
mechanical stage
Term
moves the slide around on the stage in horizontal and vertical planes
Definition
mechanical stage controls
Term
large dial on the side of the microscope that is used only at low magnification to find the initial focus on a specimen
Definition
coarse adjustment knob
Term
small dial on the side of the microscope that moves the objective lens for precision focusing after the course focus has been achieved and is used at all magnifications
Definition
fine adjustment knob
Term
small lens under the stage of a microscope that narrows the beam of light and directs it through the specimen on the slide
Definition
condenser
Term
moves the condenser vertically on a microscope
Definition
condenser adjustment knob
Term
a series of flat metal plates at the base of the condenser that slide together and create an aperture in the condenser to regulate the amount of light passing through it on a microscope
Definition
iris diaphragm
Term
lever that is used to open or close the diaphragm to adjust the light for optimal contrast and minimal glare
Definition
diaphragm lever
Term
a dial located on either the base or the arm of a microscope that controls the brightness of a light
Definition
light control knob
Term
most microscopes are ____ which means that they are designed to stay in focus when you change from one objective lens to another.
Definition
parfocal
Term
theory formulated that states 1. all plants and animals are composed of cells 2. all cells come from preexisting cells 3. cells are the smallest living units that perform physiological functions 4. each cell works to maintain itself at the cellular level 5. homeostasis is the result of the coordinated activities of all the cells of an organism
Definition
cell theory
Term
outer boundary of a cell
Definition
cell/plasma membrane
Term
regulates the movement of ions, molecules, and other substances into and out of the cell
Definition
plasma membrane
Term
fluid surrounding the outside of the cell
Definition
extracellular fluid
Term
central structure of the cell
Definition
nucleus
Term
the collective internal structures of a cell
Definition
organelles
Term
volume inside the plasma membrane but outside the nucleus
Definition
cytoplasm
Term
all organelles are suspended in a liquid called
Definition
cytosol
Term
stores genetic instruction for protein production by the cell and is contained within the nucleus
Definition
chromosomes
Term
small folds in the plasma membrane that increase the surface area of the cell which means the cell can therefore absorb extracellular materials at a greater rate
Definition
microvilli
Term
paired organelles composed of microtubules
Definition
centrioles
Term
small hollow tubes made of protein tubulin
Definition
microtubules
Term
protein within microtubules
Definition
tubulin
Term
the area surrounding the pair of centrioles in a cell
Definition
centrosome
Term
pull the chromosomes of the nucleus apart to give each forming daughter cell a full complement of genetic instructions
Definition
spindle fibers
Term
made up of microtubules and provides structural support
Definition
cytoskeleton
Term
short hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane membrane used for locomotion
Definition
flagellum
Term
these direct protein synthesis within a cell
Definition
ribosomes
Term
controls the activities of the cell
Definition
nucleus
Term
uncoiled chromosomes consisting of DNA and protein molecles
Definition
chromatin
Term
surrounds the nuclear material and contains pores through which instruction molecules from the nucleus pass into the cytosol
Definition
nuclear envelope
Term
produces ribosomal RNA molecules for the creation of ribosomes
Definition
nucleolus
Term
surrounds the nucleus
Definition
endoplasmic reticulum
Term
has ribosomes attached to the surface
Definition
rough ER
Term
lacks ribsomes
Definition
smooth ER
Term
functions in the synthesis of organic molecules, transport of material within the cell, and storage of molecules
Definition
Endoplasmic reticulum
Term
involved in the synthesis and storage of many organic molecules
Definition
smooth ER
Term
a series of flattened saccules adjoining the ER that modifies, packages, and secretes protein molecules in transport vesicles
Definition
golgi apparatus
Term
In which process do small secretory vesicle pinch off saccules fuse with the plasma membrane and then rupture to release their contents into the extracellular fluid?
Definition
Exocytosis
Term
vesicles produced by the golgi apparatus, and are filled with enzymes that digest worn out cell components, and destroy microbes
Definition
lysosomes
Term
vesicles filled with enzymes that break down fatty acids and other molecules
Definition
peroxisomes
Term
produce useful energy for the cell
Definition
mitochondria
Term
inner-membrane of the mitochondria with fingerlike projections
Definition
cristae
Term
region of the inner membrane between cristae
Definition
matrix
Term
to provide the cell with energy, molecules from nutrients are passed along a series of _____ in the cristae to produce ATP
Definition
Metabolic enzymes
Term
energy currency of the cell
Definition
ATP
Term
cell division
Definition
mitosis
Term
what is the process that separates the cytoplasm to produce two daughter cells?
Definition
cytokinesis
Term
during this phase the cell is not dividing but is carrying out various functions and preparing for the next cell division
Definition
interphase
Term
in this phase the cell performs its specialized functions and is not preparing to divide
Definition
G-0 phase
Term
a time for protein synthesis, growth, and replication of organelles including the centriole pair
Definition
G-1 phase
Term
phase in which replication of DNA occurs
Definition
S phase
Term
each chromosome is double stranded and consists of two
Definition
chromatids
Term
chromatids are held together by a
Definition
centromere
Term
another time for protein synthesis and the time when the replication of the centriole pair is completed
Definition
G-2 phase
Term
phase of the cell cycle where mitosis occurs
Definition
M phase
Term
phase where chromosomes become visible in the nucleus
Definition
prophase
Term
phase where chromosomes are long and disorganized
Definition
early prophase
Term
phase where the nuclear envelope breaks down and the chromosomes shorten. the two centriole pairs begin moving to opposite sides of the cell. microtubules fan out as spindle fibers and extend across the cell.
Definition
late prophase
Term
in this phase chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell. spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of the chromosomes.
Definition
metaphase
Term
phase where the chromosomes separate. a cleavage furrow develops and the plasma membrane pinches
Definition
anaphase
Term
in this phase cytokinesis partitions the cytoplasm of the cell and mitosis nears completion as each batch of chromosomes unwinds inside a newly formed nuclear envelope.
Definition
telophase
Term
What are the four major tissues in the body?
Definition
epithelial
connective
muscle
neural
Term
lining and covering tissue
Definition
epithelia
Term
epithelia that always has one surface where the cells are exposed either to the external environment or the internal passageway or cavity
Definition
free surface
Term
cells that must constantly produce new cells to replenish tissue
Definition
stem cells
Term
epithelia that has a single layer of cells and provides a thin surface for exchange of materials such as gases
Definition
simple epithelia
Term
epithelia at body surfaces exposed to the external environment, that has multiple layers of cells to protect against friction, prevent dehydration, and keep microbes and chemicals from invading the body
Definition
stratified epithelia
Term
special kind of stratified epithelia with cells of many shapes that permit tissue to stretch and recoil
Definition
transitional epithelia
Term
epithelia where all cells touch the basal lamina but the cells grow to different heights
Definition
pseudostratified epithelia
Term
located between the epithelium ad its connective tissue layer, this is where each epithelia is attached to the body
Definition
basal lamina
Term
does not contain blood vessels
Definition
avascular
Term
epithelial cells are irregularly shaped, flat, and scalelike.
Definition
squamous
Term
epithelial cells are cubic and have a large nucleus
Definition
cuboidal
Term
epithelial cells are taller than they are wide
Definition
columnar
Term
a thin tissue that appears as a sheet of cells that looks like ceramic floor tiles.
Definition
simple squamous epithelium
Term
epithelia that appears as two rows of square cells and are arranged in a ring
Definition
simple cuboidal epithelia
Term
locations of simple squamous epithelia
Definition
lines heart,
blood vessels,
kidney tubules,
alveoli of lungs
Term
function of simple squamous epithelia
Definition
reduces friction
controls vessel permeability
performs absorption and secretion
Term
locations of simple cuboidal epithelia
Definition
glands
ducts
thyroid gland
Term
functions of simple cuboidal epithelia
Definition
limited protection, secretion, and absorption
Term
locations of simple columnar epithelia
Definition
lining of stomach
intestine
gall bladder
uterine tubes
Term
functions of simple columnar epithelia
Definition
protection
secretion
absorption
Term
forms the superficial region of the skin
Definition
stratified squamous epithelium
Term
protein which toughens the cells but also kills them which forms a protective dry barrier
Definition
keratin
Term
moist stratified squamous epithelium
Definition
nonkeratinized
Term
uncommon epithelia found in some sweat glands
Definition
stratified cuboidal epithelia
Term
fund in parts of the mammary glands, salivary glands, anus, and urethra
Definition
stratified columnar epithelia
Term
epithelia that lines the nasal cavity, trachea, bronchi
Definition
pseudostratified columnar epithelia
Term
lines organs such as the urinary bladder that must stretch and shrink
Definition
transitional epithelia
Term
epithelia cells in connective tissue produce and secrete protein fibers and a ground substance that together form
Definition
an extracellular matrix
Term
suspended in the ground substance are
Definition
collagen and elastic fibers
Term
collagen fibers give tissues
Definition
strength
Term
elastic fibers provide tissues with
Definition
flexibility
Term
interwoven proteins found in connective tissue and provide a framework for support of internal soft organs
Definition
reticular fiber
Term
has a thick liquid matrix and a variety of cell types
Definition
connective tissue proper
Term
liquid tissues that flow through blood and lymphatic vessels
Definition
fluid connective tissues
Term
have a strong gelatinous or solid matrix that acts as support for other tissues
Definition
supporting connective tissues
Term
all connective tissue is produced int he embryo from an unspecialized tissue called
Definition
mesenchyme
Term
embryonic connective tissue found only in the umbilical cord
Definition
mucous connective tissue/ wharton's jelly
Term
has an open network of protein fibers in a thick, syrupy ground substance
Definition
loose connective tissue
Term
made up of protein and elastic fibers
Definition
dense connective tissue
Term
protein fibers in the matrix are arranged in parallel bands
Definition
dense regular
Term
protein fibers are interwoven
Definition
dense irregular
Term
fixed cells that secrete proteins that join other molecules in the matrix to form the collagen and elastic fibers
Definition
fibroblasts
Term
these cells ingest microbes and dead cells
Definition
macrophages
Term
fat cells
Definition
adipocytes
Term
flexible tissue that fills structures for support and protection. permits muscles to move freely without pulling on the skin.
Definition
areolar tissue
Term
tissue that is abundant under the skin called fat tissue
Definition
adipose tissue
Term
what kind of fat do infants have that is vascularized?
Definition
brown fat
Term
fat in which adipocytes are packed more closely together
Definition
white fat
Term
forms the internal supporting framework for soft organs
Definition
reticular tissue
Term
tissue that forms tendons and consists of collagen and elastic fibers organized into thick bands
Definition
dense regular connective tissue
Term
tissue that is located in the dermis and is a mesh of collagen fibers with interspersed fibroblasts
Definition
dense irregular connectie tissue
Term
skin layer just deep of the epidermis
Definition
dermis
Term
dense regular connective tissue with elastic fibers in the matrix rather than collagen fibers
Definition
elastic tissue
Term
has more elasticity than tendons and have a large quantity of elastic fibers in the matrix
Definition
elastic ligaments
Term
have a liquid matrix and circulate in blood or lymphatic vessels
Definition
fluid connective tissue. blood/lymph
Term
blood cells are supported in a liquid ground substance called
Definition
blood plasma
Term
erythrocytes
Definition
red blood cells
Term
leukocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
forms a plug to reduce bleeding
Definition
platelets
Term
rubbery avascular tissue with a gelatinous matrix and many fibers for structural support
Definition
cartilage
Term
has a solid matrix of calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate
Definition
bone
Term
salts that crystallize on collagen fibers and form a hard material
Definition
hydroxyapatite
Term
membrane surrounding cartilage
Definition
perichondrium
Term
secrete fibers and ground subtsnace of the cartilage matrix and are found in perichondreum
Definition
chondroblasts
Term
chondroblasts eventually get trapped in small spaces of the matrix called
Definition
lacunae
Term
chondroblasts that are stuck in lacunae and lose the ability to produce matrix
Definition
chondrocytes
Term
most common cartilage in the body that has a lack of fibers in the matrix
Definition
hyaline cartilage
Term
has many elastic fibers in the matrix
Definition
elastic cartilage
Term
contains irregular collagen fibers in the matrix
Definition
fibrocartilage
Term
a bone is surrounded by a membrane called
Definition
periosteum
Term
cells for bone growth and repair
Definition
osteoblasts
Term
bone cells that become trapped in the matrix
Definition
osteocytes
Term
rings of matrix are called
Definition
concentric lamellae
Term
concentric lamellae surround a ______ that contains blood vessels
Definition
central canal
Term
small channels in the lamellae that provide passageways in the solid matrix for diffusion of nutrients and wastes
Definition
canaliculi
Term
bone cells that secrete carbonic acid to dissolve portions of the bone matrix and release calcium ions in the blood
Definition
osteoclasts
Term
cells that are produced deep in the dermis and are pushed superficially toward the surface of the skin
Definition
keratinocytes
Term
a layer just one cell thick that joins the basal lamina of the epidermis to the upper surface of the dermis
Definition
stratum basale
Term
melanocytes produce the pigment
Definition
melanin
Term
consists of 5 to 7 layers of cells interconnected by strong protein molecules between cell membranes
Definition
stratum spinosum
Term
cell attachments
Definition
desmosomes
Term
a layer of darker cells superficial to the stratum spinosum
Definition
stratum granulosum
Term
protein which increases durability and reduces water loss
Definition
keratohyalin
Term
in thick skin there is a thin transparent layer of cells called
Definition
stratum lucidum
Term
the most superficial layer of the epidermis that contains many layers of flattened dead cells
Definition
stratum corneum
Term
cells accumulate a yellow-orange pigment called
Definition
carotene
Term
the superficial portion of the dermis that consists of areolar tissue containing numerous collagen and elastic fibers
Definition
papillary layer
Term
folds of tissue that project into the epidermis as fingerprints
Definition
dermal papillae
Term
small sensory receptors for light touch, movement and vibration
Definition
tactile corpuscles
Term
layer distinguished by a meshwork of thick bands of collagen fibers in dense irregular tissue
Definition
reticular layer
Term
sensory receptors in the reticular layer that detect deep pressure
Definition
lamallated corpuscles
Term
layer that attaches the dermis to underlying structures (not part of the integumentary system)
Definition
hypodermis
Term
during embryonic development the epidermis produces accessory integumentary structures called ____ which include oil and sweat glands, hair, and nails.
Definition
epidermal derivatives
Term
_____ are associated with hair follicles and secrete the oily substance sebum
Definition
sebacious glands
Term
follicles that secrete sebum onto the surface of the skin to lubricate
Definition
sebaceous follicles
Term
exocrine glands that secrete their liquid either into sweat ducts leading to the skin surface or into sweat ducts leading to hair follicles
Definition
sweat glands
Term
Secrete on to the body surface a thin sweat containing electrolytes, proteins, ureas
Definition
merocrine sweat glands
Term
glands that secrete a thick sweat into ducts associated with hair follicles
Definition
apocrine sweat glands
Term
thick heavy hairs on the scalp, eyebrows, and eye lashes
Definition
terminal hairs
Term
lightly pigmented hairs that are distributed over much of the skin as peach fuzz
Definition
vellus hairs
Term
hairs on the arms and legs
Definition
intermediate hairs
Term
a sensory neuron sensitive to movement of the hair
Definition
root hair plexus
Term
at the root tip is a ___________ containing nerves, blood vessels, and the hair matrix
Definition
hair papilla
Term
living part of the hair
Definition
hair matrix
Term
a smooth muscle that is attached to each hair follicle
Definition
arrector pili muscle
Term
protect the surface and tips of the fingers and toes and consist of tightly packed keratinized cells
Definition
nails
Term
the visible part of the nail
Definition
nail body
Term
whitish portion of the nail body
Definition
lunula
Term
the epidermis around the nail
Definition
eponychium
Term
under the free edge of the nail is a thicker region of the epidermis called
Definition
hyponychium
Term
two types of bone tissue found in the skeleton
Definition
compact and spongy
Term
seals the outer surface of bones
Definition
dense bone
Term
found inside the compact bone envelope
Definition
spongy bone
Term
bones are encapsulated in a tough fibrous membrane called
Definition
periosteum
Term
bone shaft
Definition
diaphysis
Term
ends of the bone
Definition
epiphysis
Term
where the epiphysis articulates with another bone
Definition
articular cartilage
Term
interior of the diaphysis is hollow forming a space called the
Definition
medullary cavity
Term
the medullary cavity is lined with spongy bone and is a storage site for
Definition
marrow
Term
contains a high concentration of lipids and is a lose connective tissue
Definition
marrow
Term
a membrane that lines the medullary cavity
Definition
endosteum
Term
osteoclasts dissolve bone matrix so that it can be replaced new stronger bone in a process called
Definition
remodeling
Term
between the diaphysis and epiphysis is the
Definition
metaphysis
Term
in a juveniles bone the metaphysis is called the
Definition
epiphyseal plate
Term
the boney remnant of the epiphyseal plate in an adult is now called the
Definition
epiphyseal line
Term
compact bone layers are called
Definition
external and internal tables
Term
the spongy bone between the external and internal tables that is filled with red marrow is called
Definition
diploe
Term
a type of lose connective tissue made up of stem cells that produces red blood cells, platelets, and most of white blood cells is called
Definition
red marrow
Term
compact bone has supportive columns called
Definition
osteons
Term
each osteon consists of many rings of calcified matrix called
Definition
concentric lamellae
Term
in small spaces in the matrix between the lamellae are called
Definition
lacunae
Term
nerves blood vessels and lymphatic vessels all pierce the periostium and enter the bone in a
Definition
perforating canal
Term
positioned in the center of osteons and interconnects with perforating canal is the
Definition
central canal
Term
old osteons are partially removed and the concentric ring of lamellae are fragmented resulting in
Definition
interstitial lamellae
Term
lamellae that occurs underneath the periostium and wraps around the entire bone
Definition
circumferential lamellae
Term
spongy bone forms a meshwork of bony struts called
Definition
trabeculae
Term
the skeleton is organized into which two divisions?
Definition
axial and appendicular divisions
Term
how many bones does the adult skeletal system consist of
Definition
206
Term
the axial division has how many bones
Definition
80
Term
the appendicular division has how many bones
Definition
126
Term
bones that are greater in length than in width
Definition
long bones
Term
bones which are thin and platelike
Definition
flat bones
Term
bones that are as wide as they are long
Definition
short bones
Term
the vertebrae of the spine form what kind of bones?
Definition
irregular bones
Term
these bones form inside tendons
Definition
sesamoid bones
Term
bones that occur where the interlocking joints of the skull branch and isolate a small piece of bone
Definition
sutural bones
Term
joints of the skull
Definition
sutures
Term
surface markings on the bone are called
Definition
bone markings
Term
how many facial bones are there?
Definition
22
Term
how many cranial bones are there?
Definition
8
Term
the skull is perforated with many holes where nerves and blood vessels pass to and from the brain and other structures of the head
Definition
foramina
Term
this bone of the cranium extends from the forehead and articulates with the two parietal bones
Definition
the frontal bone
Term
the lateral sides of the skull
Definition
parietal bones
Term
the parietal bones are joined at their superior crest by the
Definition
sagittal suture
Term
bones that are inferior to the parietal bone on the lateral sides of the skull
Definition
temporal bones
Term
the temporal bone articulates with the parietal bone at the
Definition
squamous suture
Term
the posterior wall of the cranium is the
Definition
occipital bone
Term
the parietal bone and the occipital bone meet at the
Definition
lambdoid suture
Term
the bat shaped bone visible on the cranial floor, and interior to the temporal bone
Definition
sphenoid
Term
the squamous and coronal sutures are connected by the
Definition
sphenoparietal suture
Term
small rectangular bone posterior to the bridge of the nose and anterior to the sphenoid
Definition
ethmoid
Term
the depression that forms in the base of the frontal bone
Definition
anterior cranial fossa
Term
depressed area extending over the sphenoid and temporal and occipital bone
Definition
middle cranial fossa
Term
which fossa is found in the occipital bone
Definition
the posterior cranial fossa
Term
flattened expanse commonly called the forehead
Definition
frontal squama
Term
where the two frontal bones fuse in early childhood in the midsagittal plane of the squama is the
Definition
frontal/metopic suture
Term
superior to the eye orbit is the
Definition
supra-orbital foramen
Term
the supra orbital foramen, on some skulls occur not as a complete hole but as a small notch called
Definition
supra orbital notch
Term
an indentation for the lacrimal gland
Definition
lacrimal fossa
Term
the large hole where the spinal cord enters the skull and joins the brain
Definition
foramen magnum
Term
a long the foramen magnum are flattened __________ that are ticulate with the first vertebrae of the spine
Definition
occipital condyles
Term
a passage way for the hypoglossal nerve which controls muscles of the tongue and throat
Definition
hypoglossal canal
Term
a ridge that extends posteriorly from the foramen magnum to a small bump
Definition
external occipital crest
Term
wrapping around the occipital bone lateral from the crest and protuberance are the surface marks indicating where muscles of the neck attach to the skull called
Definition
superior and inferior nuchal lines
Term
conducts sound waves toward the ear drum
Definition
external acoustic meatus
Term
where a muscle tendon that move the head attaches
Definition
mastoid process
Term
within the mastoid process are many small interconnected sinuses called
Definition
mastoid air cells
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