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| The posterior surface of the scapula bears a prominent spine that widens at its lateral end to form an articulation with the clavicle. |
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| In the adult vertebral column, the outer tough part of the intervertebral discs. |
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| The ilium consists of an inferior body and superior _____. The superior margin is the iliac crests, a major muscle attachment site. |
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| At the point of fusion of three: the ilium, ischium, and pubis in which a deep socket articulates with the head of the femur. |
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| The point at which the coronal suture is the region of the anterior fontanel, one of two "soft spots" in infants. |
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| Consists of the limb bones and their girdles. |
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| Joints that are slightly flexible. |
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| A sphereical head fits into a corresponding socket, giving universal movement, including axial rotation. i.e. Shoulder & hip |
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| Project posteriorly from the centrum and support the two superior and inferior articular process, points of contact between adjacent vertebrae. |
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| Point at which the coronal suture unites with the sagittal suture. |
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| Within the articular capsule is a synovial membrane, containing a small amount of synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant for the movement of the articular cartilages over one another. |
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| Points of contact between adjacent vertebrae. |
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| Formed by the extension of the periosteum of the two jointed bones, surrounding a cartilaginous joint cavity. Within the capsule is a synovial membrane, containing a small amount of synovial fluid. |
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| A link of cartilage connects the bones. |
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| A thyroid secretion that acts to protect against increases in plasma Ca++ by stimulating bone formation. |
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| A feature common to all vertebrae, a depression in which the intervertebral disc rests. |
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| Blood-filled spaces in spongy bone surrounded by a network of mineralized spicules. |
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| One of two condyles at the distal end of the humerus that articulated with the radius. |
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| The side-to-side dimension of body is larger than anterior-posterior dimension, transverse foramina are present in the transverse processes. |
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| Projects anteriorly from the superior scapular border. This is the attachment of the biceps muscle and for ligaments that bind clavicle to the scapula. |
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| Support of the body against the force of gravity, as exemplified by the legs and spinal column; protects against insult from outside, as exemplified by the skull, rib cage, and pelvis; transmission of muscular force in locomotion and other interactions with the external environment; hematopoiesis (generation of blood cells), which occurs in the marrow of some bones; Ca++ storage. |
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| Located on the rib in the inferior inner surface that carries a costal nerve and blood vessels. |
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| Joins the medial end of the clavicle. |
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| Chondroblasts entrapped in cavities (lacunae) in the tissue they have created in a manner reminiscent of the entrapment of osteoblasts in growing bone. |
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| An egg-shaped articular surface on one bone fits into an oval concavity in the mating bone, allowing both side-to-side and back-and-forth movement planes but not rotation. Examples: the knuckles, wrist. |
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| Connect the medial meniscus with the medial epicondyle. |
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| An attachment site for the deltoid muscle of the shoulder. |
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| Contains elastin fibers as well as collage fibers, making it stretchier than other types of cartilage. This is the material that gives the skin and lung wall their elasticity. |
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| Composed of cartilage that occupies a growth zone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis. |
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| Endochondral osteogenesis |
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| A cartilage model of the future bone is formed during embryonic development. |
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| The ends of the bone, composed of a layer of compact bone lined with cancellous bone. |
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| The shaft of the bone, a cylinder with an outer wall composed of compact bone and an inner wall of cancellous bone with a marrow cavity in the center. |
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| The joint with the humerus of the arm. |
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| Each osteon consists of a cylinder of bone surrounding a central canal that contains blood vessels. |
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| Makes up the intervertebral discs that separate vertebrae of the spinal column and forms a shock-absorbing pad that protects the knee joint. |
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| In the ilium, a deep notch through which the sciatic nerve passes from the sacral spinal cord to the thigh. |
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| The inferior-most two pairs of false ribs. |
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| Round or oval opening allowing passage of nerves and blood vessels. |
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| The bones are bound tightly together- these joints are generally synarthrotic. |
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| A glassy, translucent material that forms the bearing surfaces of joints between long bones and makes up the costal cartilages of the ribs. It supports the flexible portion of the nose and forms the cartilaginous rings of the trachea. |
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| The extracellular component of bone, composed of inorganic salts, mainly a form of calcium phosphate (3Ca3(PO4)2Ca(OH)2) and an organic matrix consisting of collagen and glycosaminoglycans. |
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| Within the pelvic gridle, consists of an inferior body, and a superior ala. |
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| The characteristic feature is an articular surface shaped like a trough into which a mating cylindrical surface fits. This allows movement like that of a swinging door. Examples: elbow, ankle, knee. |
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| Within the pelvic girdle, the superior margin of the ala. |
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| Serves as a guide for a tendon of the biceps muscle that attaches at the rim of the glenoid cavity. |
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| Bears the weight of the sitting body. |
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| A flat ligament that binds the radius and the ulna. |
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| Consists of a heavy body and a lighter ramus that, anteriorly, joins the pubis. |
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| One of the seven tarsal bones of the foot. |
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| Cushions consisting of a rather tough outer annulus fibrosus surrounding a softer nucleus pulposus that separates the twenty-six vertebrae in the adult vertebral column. |
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| An attachment site for a ligament that runs from ischium to sacrum. |
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| Extends toward the midline from each articular process, forming a roof over the vertebral foramen, the opening through which the spinal cord passes. |
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| With the medial condyle of the tibia, articulates with those of the femur to form the knee joint, to which the fibula does not contribute. |
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| Located in the center of the superior edge of the manubrium section of the sternum. |
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| Serves as attachment site for ligaments. |
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| The small places where osteoblasts become entrapped between the lamellae. |
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| Forms the lateral bulge of the ankle. |
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| At the juncture of lambdoidal and sagittal sutures, formed when this fontanel closes within two years after birth. |
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| One of the seven tarsal bones of the foot. |
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| Superior section of the sternum. |
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| Forms the medial bulge of the ankle. |
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| Serves as attachment site for ligaments. |
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| The five sturdy and massive vertebrae in the vertebral column that receive the most stress. The large muscles of the back attach to them. |
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| At the core of the diaphysis, a hollow cavity that contains no bone tissue but is filled with yellow bone marrow. |
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| With the lateral condyle of the tibia, articulates with those of the femur to form the knee joint, to which the fibula does not contribute. |
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| One of the seven tarsal bones of the foot. |
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| A landmark of the ischium. |
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| Within the intervertebral discs, the soft interior surrounded by a tough outer annulus fibrosus. |
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| An opening in the compact bone that allows for the passage of a nutrient artery and a nutrient vein. |
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| A widened area at each end of the diaphysis that joins the shank of the bone to its heads. |
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| A shock-absorbing pad of fibrous cartilage that protects the knee joint. |
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| A large opening in the space between the pubis and the ischium, closed by a fibrous membrane. |
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| Serves to supply the compact bone with nutrients. |
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| An entrapped osteoblast in the lacunae. |
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| Decalcification of bones leading to bone weakness. |
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| An incomplete circle of bones that consists of the clavicles or collarbones and scapulae or shoulder blades. |
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| A Haversian system. Each osteon consists of a cylinder of bone surrounding a central Haversian canal that contains blood vessels. |
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| bone formation in embryonic development. |
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| The articular surfaces are flat planes. Only short gliding movements are possible, and neither bone can rotate around its axis. |
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| A ridge of bone that runs from the pubic crest across the medial face of the ilium to the sacrum. |
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| Singular form of phalanges. |
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| A membranous capsule that surrounds most cartilaginous structures. |
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| A membrane surrounding the bone. |
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| A round end of one bone fits into a ring formed by an encircling ligament on the end of the other bone, allowing the first bone to rotate around its long axis. |
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| A complete girdle that consists of the sacrum and a pair of coxal bones. |
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| Descends along the posterior surface of the shaft of the humerus, marking the route of the radial nerve. |
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| The ischium consists of a heavy body and a lighter ramus that, anteriorly, joins the pubis. |
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| Exists at the juncture of lambdoidal and sagittal sutures; within two years after birth this fontanel closes to form the lambda. |
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| A distinct projection from the bone surface. |
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| An amphiarthrotic cartilaginous joint. |
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| The anterior border of the pubis. |
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| The attachment site for the biceps muscle. |
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| Articulates with the proximal head of the radius. |
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| Allow the passage of sacral spinal nerves. |
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| Composed of collagen, fibers that anchor the periosteum to the underlying bone. |
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| The lamina of the fifth sacral vertebra ordinarily do not fuse so that the sacral canal ends in an opening, on the inferoanterior surface of the sacrum. |
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| Formed by fused vertebral spines. |
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| Cancellous bone composed of a network of mineralized spicules (or trabeculae) that surround blood-filled spaces. |
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| Bilateral branches of the spinal cord that pass in the spaces between the pedicles of adjacent vertebrae. |
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| The jointed articular surfaces fit together like a rider and saddle, allowing the same range of motion as condyloid joints but with more protection against lateral forces. |
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| A joint that is immobile. |
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| A cartilaginous joint cavity formed at the ends of the jointed bones. |
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| Serve as the joint surfaces for the heads of ribs. |
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| In the ulna’s distal head, serves as an attachment site for a ligament that runs to the wrist. |
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| Within the articular capsule, a bursa containing a small amount of synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant for the movement of the articular cartilages over one another. |
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| The radius and ulna are bound together by a flat ligament, the interosseous membrane |
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| A cartilaginous synarthrotic joint, the breastbone. |
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| Found on the anterior surface of the tibia just inferior to the condyles, the point of attachment of the patellar tendon. |
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| A grooved articular surface that has the appearance of a pulley. |
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| Vertebrae that are jointed to the ribs. |
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| A tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula. |
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| Run at right angles to the Haversian canals, these allow branches of blood vessels pass from one osteon to another. |
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| A network of interlaced trabeculae penetrated by numerous large channels containing blood vessels. |
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| Three pairs of false ribs that articulate to the next superior rib through costal cartilages. |
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| Located where the distal part of the radius widens and flares, which allows articulation with the thinner distal head of the ulna. |
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| Part of the sternum, located between the body and xiphoid process. |
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