word parts
arthr/o
bone
name of the 3 vertebrates in spine
cervical, thoracic, lumbar
which bone allows you to bite
mandible
what are osteoblasts?
create a hard, bony callus to rebuild the bone
chondr/o
what is the anatomical term for the collarbone?
clavicle
function of the ribs?
protect internal organs in thoracic region and aids respiration
what is ossification?
the process of bone formation
vertebr-
vertebra, spine
what is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade?
scapula
function of femur?
Holding the weight of your body when you stand and move
what is osseus tissue?
tissue that gives strength and structure to bones
lumb/o
lumbar region, lower back
what is the bone known as the kneecap?
patella
function of humerus?
it's a critical part of your ability to move your arm. It also supports lots of important muscles, tendons, ligaments and parts of your circulatory system.
what are osteocytes?
a bone cell, formed when an osteoblast becomes embedded in the matrix it has secreted.
brachi/o
arm
what bone is known as the heel?
Calcaneus
what is the function of the cranial bones?
what are osteoclasts?
dissolve and break down old or damaged bone cells