Language
Anterior means
at the front
The bone medial to the ribs anteriorly
sternum
Posterior spine pointy bits
Spinous process
Periosteum
What is produced in the red marrow
Red blood cells
lateral means
away from the midline
The bone lateral to the tibia
Fibula
Your sit bones
ischial tuberosity
Red marrow is found in
spongy bone
Two main minerals in bone
Calcium and phosphorous
cyto is a root word for
cell
What type of bone is a phalange
Long
Is the radial head proximal or distal?
proximal
The point of length growth in a long bone
epiphyseal line
The middle metatarsal is
MT3
proximal can only be used to describe locations on
limbs
The anterior part of the pelvis is the
pubis
Ridge of bone on posterior scapula
Spine of scapula
The type of bone tissue always superficial on short, flat and irregular bones
Compact
What type of tissue is bone
Connective
Ventral means
Front of the torso
Otherwise known as the heel bone
Calcaneus
Process anterior scapula, just inferior to clavicle
Coracoid process
The medullary cavity contains
yellow marrow
The process by which bones are continually breaking down and rebuilding
Remodelling