Anatomy Flashcards

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AC Joint

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Ar-ti-cu-la-ci-on
A-cor-mio-cla-vi-cu-lar

Joint located at the top of the shoulder it is the junction between the acromion and the clavicle and allows the arm to be raised above the head

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Acetabulum

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A-ce-ta-bu-lo

Hip bone socket which holds the top or head of the femur bone

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Acromion

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A-cro-mi-on

Highest part of the shoulder blade

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Bursa

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Bursa

Fluid filled sacs or cavities within joints to counter friction during movement

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Calcaneus

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Cal-ca-ne-o

Heel bone

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Cauda equina

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Ca-ud-a
E-qu-in-a

Starting at the top of the lumbar spine and extending down the length of the spine this is the bundle of spinal nerves and roots that provide sensory and motor function to the bladder and legs

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Clavicle

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Cla-vi-cu-la

Aka collarbone - it is rather of two small bones connected to the scapula and sternum to form the front part of the shoulder

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Cervical

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Cer-vi-cal

Pertaining to the neck- the neck is formed by 7 vertebrae- together called the cervical spine

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Cruciate ligament

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Li-ga-men-to
Cru-za-do

Tow are located in each knee and attach to the front of the tibia and back of the femur - their primary function is to prevent hyper extension

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Facet Joint

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Ar-ti-cu-la-ci-on
Fa-ce-tar-i-a

Joints located between two vertebrae in the spine with synovial fluid to cushion movement

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Femur

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Fe-mur

Though bone -long strong bone that connects the hip to the knee

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Fibia and Tibia

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Fi-bu-la y Ti-bu-la

Bottom leg bones- fibula is the half bone the tibia is the shin bone

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Jawbone

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Man-i-bu-la

Usually lower jawbone or mandible - it is connected to the lower part of the skull and shapes the lower face forming the structure of the mouth

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Joint

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Ar-ti-cu-la-ci-on

Fixed or movable part where tow structures especially bones meet

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Ligament

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Li-ga-men-to

Tough five rows flexible connective tissue that holds together a joint by connecting bones or cartilages

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Lumbar spine

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Es-pi-na lum-bar

Located in the mid to lower back it is made up of 5 vertebral bodies stacked one on top of another separated by vertebral disks.

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Metacarpals and metatarsals

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Me-ta-car-pi-an-os =5 hand bones

Me-ta-tar-si-an-os= 5 toe bones

18
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Patella

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Ro-tu-la

Kneecap

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Phalanges

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Fa-lan-ges

Plural of phalanx - toe and finger bones

20
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Radius and Ulna

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Ra-di-o y Cu-bi-to

Located in the forearm running parallel to each other- they connect the upper arm bone the numerous to the hand

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Scapula

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O-mo-pla-to

Shoulder blade

22
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Skull

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Cra-ne-o

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Spine

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Es-pin-a dor-sal

Backbone or spinal or vertebral column - it is vital to all motor and sensory function

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Sternum

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Es-ter-non

AKA breastbone. It consists of three bones that form the front part of the chest wall.

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Synovial Membrane

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Mem-bran-a
Si-no-vi-al

Loos connective tissues forming the inner part of the articulation capsule in a synovial joint which is a joint that permits more movement due to the cushioning with synovial fluid

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Vertebrae

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Ver-te-bras

Plural form of vertebra there are 33 bony segments in the spinal column

27
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Weight bearing joints

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Ar-ti-cu-la-ci-on-es de
Soporte de peso

Large joints that are able to support pressure of the body’s weight -= hips knees spine and feet