Axial Skeleton
bones of the axial skeleton
What is Skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum
number of major parts the appendicular skeleton is divided into
what is 6
what is Diaphysis, Epiphysis, Metaphysis, Articular cartilage, Periosteum, Medullary, and Endosteum
immovable joint between flat bones of the skull united by a thin layer of dense connective tissue
what is suture
smooth rounded articular surface
what is condyle
number of bones in the head
what is 29
number of bones in the shoulder girdle (clavicle and scapula each side)
what is 4
(part of long bone) a shaft or long main, cylindrical portion
fibrocartilage pad fills the slightly movable joint
what is symphysis
smooth, nearly flat articular surface
what is facet
number of cranial bones
what is 8
what is 6
(part of the long bone) ends of the bone
what is Epiphysis
temporary joint in which bones are united by bands of hyaline cartilage
what is synchondrosis
enlarged, often rounded, end of bone
what is the head
number of facial bones
what is 14
what is 58
region where diaphysis joins with epiphysis in a growing bone, this is the region containing the epiphyseal plate (site where the bone growth in length occurs)
what is Metaphysis
slightly moveable joint in which bones are united by interosseous membrane
what is syndesmosis
narrow ridge of bone
what is the crest
what is 25
number of pelvis bones
what is 2
thin layer of hyaline cartilage covering epiphysis where bone forms articulation joint with another bone
joint formed by union of tooth root in bony socket
what is gomphosis
bony bulge adjacent to or above a condyle
what is the epicondyle