Bones Flashcards
5 Types of Bones
Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Sesamoid
Diaphysis
Center of the long bone
Epiphysis
Bulky portions at both ends of the bone
Epiphysis serves as what?
A location for muscles to attach
Epiphyseal line is known as what?
Growth plate
It fuses and disappears in adulthood
Cancellous
Contains red bone marrow and is used for blood cell development
Upper Extremity Long Bones (5)
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Lower Extremity Long Bones (5)
Tibia (shin bone)
Fibula
Metatarsals
Femur
Phalanges
Carpals (wrist) Bones (8)
Scaphoid
Lunate
Triquetral
Humane
Pisiform
Capitate
Trapezoid
Trapezium
Tarsals (ankles) Bones (7)
Calcaneus
Talus
Navicular
Cuboid
Lateral cuneiform
Medical cuneiform
Flat Bones of the Skull (6)
Occipital
Parietal
Frontal
Nasal
Lacrimal
Vomer
What is the main function of flat bones?
Protect internal organs
Flat Bones of the Thoracic Cage (2)
Sternum
Ribs
Flat Bones of the Pelvis (3)
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Where are sesamoid bones located?
Within the tendons
What are sesamoid bones function?
Reinforce and protect tendons
Muscle Tissue (3)
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal Muscle
Striated or cross striped
Move the body
Attached to the bones
Smooth Muscle
Interlock so muscle cells can contract together