General Anatomy
What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?
The axial and appendicular skeletons
What are the four main types of bones based on shape?
Long, short, flat, irregular
How many cervical vertebrae are there in the human spine?
Seven
How many bones are in the human hand, including the wrist?
27
What is a freely movable joint called?
Synovial joint
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
206
What is the central cavity of a long bone called?
The medullary cavity
What is the bone that does not articulate with any other bone?
Hyoid bone
What bone connects the arm to the trunk?
Scapula
What type of joints are found in the shoulder and hip?
Ball-and-socket joints
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
What type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?
Osteoclast
What is the name of the lower jaw bone?
Mandible
What are the three bones of the pelvis?
The ilium, ischium, and pubis
What is the function of cartilage in joints?
To reduce friction and absorb shock
What is the common name for the collarbone?
Clavicle
What part of the bone contains red bone marrow?
Spongy Bone
What bones form the rib cage?
ribs and sternum
What is the name of the bone in the upper arm?
Humerus
What fluid lubricates the joints?
Synovial fluid
What type of tissue primarily makes up bones?
Osseous tissue
What is the outer covering of a bone called?
Periosteum
What are the three main regions of the sternum?
The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
What are the bones that form the lower leg
tibia and fibula
What type of joint is found between the vertebrae?
Cartilaginous joint