anatomical terms
structures
locations
types
random
100
Generally a longer, thinner, sharper process than an eminence. Vertebral spines are used to identify vertabrae
spine
100
What are 5 skeletal systems functions?
support , leverage , protection , storage , production of blood cells
100
Where is fat stored in bone ?
(Hint : Its a cavity)
Medullary cavity
100
which is the tip of the long bone called ?
Epiphysis
100
What percent of bone is composed of cells?
2%
200
A large rounded, usually articular end of a bone
head
200
what bone shape do vertebra, carpals, ribs , and humerus have, respectively?
irregular, short, flat, long
200
Where does the bone growth occur?
Metaphysis
200
what is the shallow depression on a bone called ?
Fossa
200
What type of cartilage comprises the articular cartilage of a long bone?
Hyaline
300
This section of a bone between the head and the shaft
Neck
300
These bones are greater in length than width. They have an elongated, cylindrical shaft (diaphysis). Most common bone shape. These are found in the upper limps, lower limbs. They vary in size. These bones can be small (in fingers and toes) or large - larger tibia and fibula. More examples include the humerus, radius, and ulna.
Long bone
300
What is the region of the bone called between the end and the shaft
Metaphysis
300
what are the types of bones
flat, long, short, irregular, and sesamoid.
400
prominent, usually sharp and then ridge of a bone, often formed, between adjacent muscle masses
crest
400
These bones have a length equal to their width. Examples are the carpal bones in wrist and tarsal bones in the foot. The calcaneus is another example.
short bone
400
what is an osteocycte ?
Mature bone cell
500
And area where adjacent bones are in contact, via cartilage or fibrous tissue
Articulation
500
These bones have elaborate and sometimes complex shapes. They don't fit into any other bone category. Examples include the vertebrae, ossa coxae (hip bones), some bones in the skull like the ethmoid, sphenoid, and sutural bones.
Irregular bone
500
What type of bone reduces the weight of itself and the skeleton as well as the load on the muscles ?
spongy