Bone Basic
The large bone of the upper forelimb
the humerus
Type of joint allowing nearly full range of motion
A synovial joint
Common household pets that walks on its toes, a type of movement knowns as digitigrade movement
Dog
term meaning "toward the midline"
Medial
Inflammation of a joint
Arthritis
Bones that make up the spinal column
Vertebrae
A joint where the femur meets the pelvis
The hip (Ball-and-socket) joint
This species has a large keeled sternum that provides an attachment site for powerful flight muscles.
Bird
Term for an incomplete suture leaving a gap between the frontal and parietal bones in young animals skulls
Fontanel
This condition occurs when a bone is pulled out of its normal position at a joint, causing swelling and loss of movement until realigned
Dislocation (or luxation)
This bone articulate proximally with the pelvis
The femur
Movement that increases the angle between bones
extension
Amphibian with partially cartilaginous skeleton for jumping
A frog
This term describes a rounded projection on a bone that forms part of a joint
Condyle
Genetic Condition where bones don't grow properly
Chondrodysplasia
The skull, vertebrae, and ribs belong to which major division of the skeletal system
Axial Skeleton
Type of joint that contain cartilage joining bones and allows for slight motion
cartilaginous joint (Amphiarthrosis)
Mammal with a clavicle that allows forelimb mobility
A cat
This refers to a small, rounded bump on a bone where muscle and tendons attach
Tubercle
Degeneration of cartilage in joints causing pain
Osteoarthritis
Bone cells responsible for resorption
Osteoclasts
A joint that is immovable is classified as a
synarthrosis
This species' forelimb bones are fused, limiting rotation but increasing strength for fast, forward motion.
Horse
This describes a shallow depression or hollow area on a bone, serving as an articular surface or muscle attachment site
Fossa
A metabolic condition resulting from an imbalance or calcium and phosphorus, leading to weak, deformed bones.
Metabolic bone disease