Axial Skeleton
What is the name for C1? What does it allow?
atlas, flexion/extension
How many carpal bones are there? Name them.
8
scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
What are the 7 functions of the skeletal system?
support, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood formation, fat storage
What are the 3 terms under the structural classification category?
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
The knee and elbow are examples of this type of joint
Hinge joint
What is the name for C2? What does it allow?
axis, side to side rotation
How many tarsal bones are there? Name them.
7
talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, medial cuneiform, intermediate cuneiform, lateral cuneiform
What are the 3 terms for bone cells and their functions?
osteoblasts (builders), osteoclasts (breaking down), osteocytes (bone cells that help maintain)
These parts all make up which type of joint: articular cartilage, synovial fluid, joint cavity, bursae, capsule and ligaments?
synovial joint anatomy
The hip and shoulder are examples are this type of joint
ball and socket joint
What is the name for the first section of the vertebral column with 7 vertebrae?
cervical
Which bones are the pelvic girdle made of?
ilium, ischium, pubis
Ossification types: intramembranous and endochondral.... which is relating to flat bones and which is relating to long bones?
intramembranous---flat bones
endochondral--long bones
What does synarthrosis mean?
immovable joint
The joint between the atlas and axis is which type of joint?
pivot
What is the name for the second section of the vertebral column with 12 vertebrae?
thoracic
How can you tell the difference between a male and female pelvis?
male=V/heart shaped and more narrow
female=wider and U shaped arch
What does the PTH hormone increase?
blood calcium due to osteoclast activity
What does amphiarthrotic mean?
semi-movable
What are examples of a condyloid joint and saddle joint?
knuckles: condyloid
thumb: saddle
What is the name for the last section of the vertebral column with 5 vertebrae? What is the name for the fused end of the spine and the tailbone?
lumbar, sacrum and coccyx
Which bones do NOT make up the appendicular skeleton?
skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs
What does the calcitonin hormone lower by inhibiting osteoclasts?
blood calcium
What is an example of a diarthrotic joint?
glenohumoral, acetabulofemoral... etc.
The intercarpals are an example of which type of joint?
plane joint