Bones Intro
Shape of the carpals
short bones
the kneecap
patella
Any projection or bump on a bone
process
bone on the back of the skull
occipital bone
define anterior
in front
membrane around the bone where ligaments and
tendons attach
periosteum
The wrist bones are called the
carpals
A rounded passageway for blood vessels or nerves
foramen
Paired bones directly above the frontal bone
parietal bones
The epidermis is made up of _________ epithelial tissue
stratified squamous
The ends of long bones are called
epiphysis
Type of bone cell: Most numerous, mature bone cells, maintain bone structure
osteocytes
A prominence that sits atop of a condyle
epicondyle
the bone in the nose
vomer
Osteocytes are found in small pockets within the bone called:
lacunae
The bone marrow is found in the
medullary cavity
forearm bone on the picky side
ulna
A rounded end of a bone
head
the shoulder blade
scapula
The vertebrae are an example of what shape of bone?
irregular
Which bone is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?
a) humerus
b) vertebrae
c) phalanges
d) tibia
b) vertebrae
Which is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
a) humerus
b) ribs
c) vertebrae
d) skull
a) humerus
Where is the foramen Magnum located?
bottom of the skull (for the spinal cord)
Name the two bones directly inside the eye
lacrimal and ethmoid
How many bones does the typical adult have?
206