Term
|
Definition
Consists of bones of the skull, hyoid bone, ribs, sternum and vertebra.
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Consists of the bones of the upper and lower limbs and the bones connecting limbs to the skeleton.
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Are longer than they are wide, curved for strength.
Ex) Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Humerus, Ulna, Radius
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Bones that are cube shaped and equal in length and width.
Ex) Carpal and Tarsal Bones
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Bones that are thin and composed of nearly parallel plates of compact bone enclosing a layer of spongy bone.
Ex) Cranial Bones, Sternum, Ribs, Scapulae
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Bones that have complex shapes and cannot be grouped into any category.
Ex) Vertebrae, Hip Bones, Calcaneus
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Bones that are shaped like sesame seeds, protect tendons from excessive wear and tear.
Ex) Kneecap (Patella) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Small bones located in sutures of cranial bones. |
|
|
Term
| Depressions and Openings (Surface Markings) |
|
Definition
| Allow the passage of blood vessels and nerves or form joints. |
|
|
Term
| Processes (Surface Markings) |
|
Definition
| Projections or outgrowths that form joints or serve as attachment points for ligaments or tendons. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Immovable joints that hold most of the skull bones together. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Cavities within cranial and facial bones near the nasal cavity. Secretions from mucous membranes line these. |
|
|
Term
| Functions of the Vertebral Column |
|
Definition
| Protects spinal cord, support the head, serve as a point of attachment for ribs, pelvic girdle and muscles. |
|
|
Term
| What do spinal curves do? |
|
Definition
| Increase overall strength of the spine, permit various movements, and absorb vertical shock. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Attach limbs to the axial skeleton. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Consists of two bones: Scapula and Clavicle. Attach the arms to the body. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Makes up the hip bones, consists of two bones (The hips)
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Most prominent surface feature of the Ischium. The part where your butt touches the seat.
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Where the two coxal (hip bones) join together.
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Where the sacrum joins the posterior section of the two coxal (hip) bones. Connects the spine to the pelvic girdle. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Shallow cavity between the Acromion and Coracoid Process. Where the head of the Humerus articulates with the Scapula (Part of Pectoral Girdle)
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Superior to the Coracoid Process. Flattened portion of the Spine.
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Process just inferior to the Acromion. On the anterior portion of the Scapula.
[image] |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Large process on posterior of Scapula. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Articulates with Acromion of the Scapula (forming the Pelvic Girdle.) Forms the Acromioclavicular Joint.
It is the more lateral end. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Articulates with the Manubrium of the Sternum. Forms the Sternoclavicular Joint.
The more medial end of the Clavicle. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Contain the Zygomatic Process and Mandibular Fossa. Houses the internal ear components as well as the Carotid Foramen (for the Carotid Artery.) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Contains the Foramen Magnum, Occipital Condyles and the External Occipital Protuberance. The most posterior and inferior bone of the skull. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The "keystone bone" of the skull. Articulates with all other cranial bones as well as containing the sphenoidal sinus. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Form the sides and roof of cranial cavity. Contains many protrusions and depressions that accomodate blood vessels. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The bone of the skull that makes up the forehead. |
|
|
