Key Terms
Forms the extremities
Appendicular Skeleton
Long shaft of the bone
Diaphysis
Soft spaces in the skull
Fontanels
Cavity in the diaphysis
Medullary Canal
Tough membrane outside the bone
Periosteum
Forms the main trunk
Axial Skeleton
A membrane that lines the medullary canal
Endosteum
Openings in bones for nerves and blood vessels
Foramina
Palm of the hand
Meatcarpals
Finger and toe bones
Phalanges
Wrist
Carpal
The two ends of the bone
Epiphysis
Upper arm bone
Humerus
Instep of the foot
Matatarsals
Lower arm on the thumb side bone
Radius
Collarbone
Clavicle
Thigh bone
Femur
Areas of connecting bones
Joints
Hip Bones
Os Coxae
Where hematopoiesis takes place
Red Marrow
Spherical structure surrounding the brain
Cranium
Connects to the tibia
Fibula
Connective Tissue bands
Ligaments
Kneecap
Patella
12 pairs
Ribs