Anatomy Terms
Bending a joint so that the angle between the bones decreases
Flexion
Names of the 3 fused pelvic bones
Ilium, Ischium, Pubis
This rotator cuff muscle medially rotates the humerus
Subscapularis
Common bacterial infection causing lesions around the mouth and nose
Impetigo
Hollow space within the diaphysis
Medullary cavity
"Goose foot" medial leg
Pes anserinus
Most commonly fractured bone in the body
Sarcomere
Pain radiating due to compression of the sciatic nerve
Position of the pelvis as it rests on the femurs
Pelvic tilt
Referring to the armpit
Axillary
This butterfly-shaped bone is located in the skull and contains the sella turcica
Sphenoid
This muscle is a mirror image of SCM
Splenius capitis
Inflammatory skin condition, not contagious
Eczema
Constitutes 70% of the dermis and offers structural support to nerves, blood vessels, hair, glands, etc
Collagen
Term for joint, or where 2 bones meet
Arthrosis or Articulation
The process of bone tissue development by osteoblasts
Ossification (or osteogenesis)
The radial pulse is located between the tendons of these two muscles
Small rough raised viral skin growths
Warts
These watery sweat glands help regulate body temperature through evaporation
Sudoriferous
Constant maintenance of internal body temperature
Thermoregulation
The joints where the ribs articulate posteriorly with the thoracic vertebrae
Costovertebral Joints
Gluteus Maximus
Fungal infection on the feet, between the toes
Athletes foot
Numbers! 1. Phalanges on each hand 2. Tarsal bones 3. True ribs
14, 7, 7