Intro to Anatomy, Bones and Joints Flashcards
Name the ventral body cavities
Thoracic cavity
Pleural cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
Name the dorsal body cavities
Cranial cavity
Spinal cavity
At what vertebral level is the Sternal Angle located ?
T4
At what vertebral level is the summit of the illiac crest ?
L4
At what vertebral level is the xiphisternal joint located ?
T9
What are the bones of the axial skeleton ?
Skull
Spine
Rib cage
Bones of the appendicular skeleton
Bones of the limbs
Hips
What is the function of compact bone ?
Strength and stability
What is the function of spongy bone ?
Blood supply
What is the function of the marrow cavity ?
Production of:
RBC
WBC and platelets
What is compact bone surrounded by on the outside ?
The periostium
Inside the bone the comp[act bone later is coated by the ?
Endosteum
What is the function of the periostium ?
Provides and interface for attachment of tendons and ligaments
What kind of cartilage is found at either end of a long bone ?
Articular cartilage
What is the name of the shaft of the bone ?
The diaphysis