Bone classification and appendicular skeleton Flashcards
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What is trabecular bone?
found deep in the compact bone
whats a open fracture?
broken ends protude through the skin
what is a closed fracture?
the broken end retained in the skin
what is a cominutted fracture?
where the bone splinters
What is a greenstick fracture?
partial fracture - one side broken /other bends
Whats a impacted fracture?
one end forcefully driven into interior of other
what is a spiral fracture?
A bone fracture in which an excessive twisting force caused the injury
what is a transverse fracture?
a bone fracture , in which the fracture line is at right angles to the long axis of the bone
what is a depressed fracture?
a bone fracture of the skull, where the fracture is pushed inwards
what is a stress fracture?
no visible break
whats the diaphysis?
compact bone surrounds cavity
what is the epiphysis?
hyaline cartilage on the joint surface
what does fossa mean?
depression or grove (hollow area)
what does a notch mean?
area that appears to be cut out
what does tuberosity mean?
protusion/bump
what does process mean?
a definite projection of bone
what are the two forms of bony tissue ?
Trabecular bone
compact bone
Where in the body is the olecranon process?
The elbow
TRUE OR FALSE
there are two major types of surface markings (1) holes, (2) processes
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Processes are either projections of outgrowths
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
a function of processes is for an attach,don’t point for connective tissue?
TRUE
What is the anatomical term for bony projection
Tuberosity
The deltoid tuberosity is located on which bone?
Humerus
The popliteal space is found on what aspect of the knee joint?
Posterior
