Bones Ch 7/8/9 Flashcards
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How many bones in the body?
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206
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Flanges each fingers and toes, how many?
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20
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Bone Functions?
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-Framework
-Electrolyte Balance
-Protection
-Blood Cell Production
-Acid-Base Balance
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Appendicular
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The appendages
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Axial
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The main center portion of skeleton
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What does the skeletal framework provide?
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Shape, support, and movement
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What does the skeletal system do for electrolyte balance?
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It stores calcium and phosphorus (stored in the bones)
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What does the skeletal system do with blood cell production?
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Helps encase red bone marrow, major site of blood cell formation
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How many classifications of bones are there?
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4 classifications
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What is the tiniest bone in the body?
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It 3mm long and found in the ear
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Flat Bones
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Thin, flat, often curved bones protect organs.
Includes: Skull, Ribs, Breastbone (sternum), Shoulder Blades (Scapulae)
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Long Bones
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These bones have a very long axis and are longer than they are wide.
Includes: Femur, Humerus
(work like levers to move limbs)
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Short Bones
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About as broad as they are long, tend to be shaped like cubes.
Includes: carpal bones, tarsal bones
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Irregular Bones
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Often clustered in groups, come in various sizes and shapes.
Includes: Vertebrae, Facial Bones.
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Sesamoid Bones
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Small bones that are imbedded in tendons
Kneecap is an example of this.
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Epiphysis
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The head of the each end of the long bone.
Made of porous-looking spongey bone.
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Diaphysis
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The central shaft portion of the bone.
Thick compact bone makes up the hollow cylinder giving the bone the strength it needs to support large amount of weight.
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Articular Cartilage
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Covers the surface of the epiphysis, thin layer of hyaline cartilage. This with lubricating fluid between bones, eases movement within a joint.
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Medullary Cavity
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The central hollow portion of the shaft
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Endosteum
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Inside of the medullary cavity is lined with a thin epithelial membrane
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Red Bone Marrow
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Produces blood cells
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Yellow Bone Marrow
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Rich in fat and stores energy
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Periosteum
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Dense fibrous membrane that covers the diaphysis.
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Epiphyseal Plate
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Growth Plate
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Osteomyelitis
Inflammation of bone and marrow, usually the result of a bacterial infection.
usually require IV abx
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Osseous Tissue
a type of connective tissue. Consists of cells fibers and extracellular material (matrix)
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Osteoblasts
Help form bone by secreting substances that comprise the bones matrix
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Osteoclasts
Dissolve unwanted or unhealthy bone
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Osteocytes
Mature osteoblasts that have become entrapped in hardened bone matrix.
Have dual role:
Some dissolve bone
Some deposit new bone
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Tensile Strength
Collagen fibers in the matrix make bone highly resistant to stretching forces
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Compressional Strength
Calcium salts allow bones to resist (these) strong squeezing forces
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Torsional Strength
Bone lacks the ability to endure twisting (this).
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Heredity
Every individual inherits a set of genes that determines their maximum height potential
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Nutrition
Children who are malnourished grow very slowly and may not reach their full height, regardless of their genetic potential. Nutrients needed are: calcium, phosphorus, vit D, C, A.
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Hormones
Hormones that contribute to proper bone growth include growth hormone, thyroxine, parathyroid hormone, insulin, and the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone.
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Exercise
Without adequate physical stress in the form of weight-bearing exercise (includes walking) bone distruction will outpace bone creation
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Spongy Bone
Light and Porous, cancellous bone tissue found in the ends of long bones.
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Compact Bone
Dense and solid, Density offers strength, which is why it forms the shafts of long bones and outer surfaces of other bones.
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What is the latticework inside of the spongy or cancellous bone called?
Trabeculae
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Inside of the compact ring, what are the concentric onion-like rings called?
Lamellae
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What are the center canals called inside the lamellae?
Haversian or Osteonic canal
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What is the basic structure called inside of the compact bone?
Osteon
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What are the gaps in between the rings of the lamella called?
Lacunae
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What are the microscopic passageways that connect the lamellae to each other called?
Canaliculi
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Volkmann's canals
These connect the haversian canals and transport blood and nutrients from the bones exterior to the osteocytes locked inside
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Red Bone Marrow
Bone marrow that is charged with producing red blood cells. Nearly all of a child's bones contain red bone marrow.
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Yellow Bone Marrow
Red bone marrow eventually gets replaced with fatty yellow bone marrow. It no longer produces blood cells. How ever in cases of severe chronic blood loss or anemia, yellow marrow can change back to red bone marrow
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Ossification
The process of cartilage and fibrous connective tissue evolving into bone. There are two types.
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Intramembranous Ossification
The ossification of fibrous connection tissue begins when groups of stem cells in the tissue differentiate into osteoblasts.
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Centers for Ossification
clusters of osteoblasts that deposit matrix material and collagen
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Fontanel
Soft spots in the newborns skull
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Endochondral Ossification
Begins in long bones, is when cartilage begins to harden into bone.
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Where does bone lengthening occur?
The Epiphyseal Plate
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Pathologic Fracture
Break in a diseased or weakened bone
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Fx
Fracture
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Spontaneous Fracture
Normal bone, no apparent force or trauma but it fractures. Child may have or elderly. Not common with daily activity.
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Resorption
destroying old bone
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ossification
depositing new bone
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Remodeling
the process of resorption and ossification
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Fracture
a break in the bone
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Close Reduction
being able to manipulate the bones back into place without surgery
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Open reduction
Using surgery to reposition the bones and using screws, pins, plates etc to stabilize
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Condyle
Rounded knob, usually fits into a fossa on another bone to form a joint
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Facet
A flat surface
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Head
The prominent, expanded end of a bone
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Crest
A moderately raised ridge
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Epicondyle
A bump superior to a condyle
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Process
A projection or raised area
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Spine
A sharp, pointed process
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Trochanter
A large process, found only on the femur
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Tubercle
A small rounded process
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Tuberosity
A rough raised bump, usually for muscle attachment
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Fossa
A furrow or depression
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Fovea
A small pit
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Sulcus
Groove or elongated depression
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Canal
A tunnel through a bone
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Fissure
A long slit for blood vessels and nerves
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Foramen
A round opening usually a passage way for vessels and nerves
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Meatus
A tube like opening
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Sinus
Cavity within a bone
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Cranium
The bony structure that houses the brain
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Parietal Bones
Two:
Join together at the top of the head to form the top and sides of cranial cavity
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Occipital Bone
Forms the rear of the skull
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Frontal Bone
Forms forehead and roof of the eye sockets
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Temporal Bones (4):
External Auditory Meatus
Mastoid Process
Zygomatic Arch
Styloid Process
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External Auditory Meatus
An opening into the ear
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Mastoid Process
A prominent lump behind the ear
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Zygomatic Arch
Cheekbone
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Styloid Process
Attachment point for several neck muscles
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Ethmoid Bone
Contributes to the walls of the orbits, the roof and walls of the nasal cavity, and nasal septum
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Sphenoid Bone
Forms a key part of the cranial floor as well as the floor and side walls of the orbits
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Sella Turcica
The indented area on top of the sphenoid bone, houses the pituitary gland
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Cribriform Plate
Forms part of the roof of the nasal cavity
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Coronal Suture
The joint between the parietal bones and the frontal bone
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Lambdoid Suture
The line of articulation between the parietal bones and the occipital bone
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Squamous Suture
Runs along the top edge of the temporal bone
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Sagittal Suture
The joint between the right and left parietal bones
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Foramina
Holes that allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels
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Pelvic Girdle
Where legs connect to the body - the foundation of the pelvis
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Os Coxae
Two large bones of the hip
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Coxal Bone
Os Coxae
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Innominate Bone
Os Coxae
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Illium
Large flaring section you can feel under the skin
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Ischium
Lower posterior portion
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Pubis
Most anterior portion that joins w/ the other pubis at the symphysis pubis
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Symphysis Pubis
A disc of cartilage that separates the two pubic bones
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Sacroiliac Joint
Each os coxae articulates with the sacrum here
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Iliac Crest
The upper outer edge of the ilium
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Grater Sciatic Notch
Point through which the sciatic nerve passes on its path to the back of the thigh
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Acetabulum
A depression that houses the head of the femur to form the "hip socket"
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Ischial Spine
Projection into the pelvic cavity
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Ischial Tuberosity
Supports your body when you're sitting
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Obturator Foramen
Large hole below the acetabulum thats closed by a ligament
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Pelvis
Combination of os coxae and the sacrum
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The pelvis is divided into two parts, what are they called?
The true (lesser) pelvis
The false (greater) pelvis
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True Pelvis
Extends between what is know as the pelvic brim
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Pelvic Outlet
is the lower edge of the true pelvis.
This is the passageway that an infant enters the world.
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False Pelvis
Extends between the outer, flaring edges of the iliac bones
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Femur
Longest and strongest bone in the body
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Patella
Commonly known as the kneecap
Triangular sesamoid bone embedded in the tendon of the knee.
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Fibula
Long and slender, resides next to the tibia and helps stabilize the ankle. Does not bear weight.
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Tibia
One of two bones in leg, Only one that bears weight. Commonly called shinbone.
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Tibial Tuberosity
Is palpated just below the patella.
Serves as the attachment point for the thigh muscles
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Medial Malleolus
The bony knob you can palpate on your inner ankle
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Phalanges
Form the toes
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Hallux
The great toe (big toe) only contains two bones.
Proximal and Distal Phalanx.
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How many bones do the other toes have? What are they called?
Three, Proximal, Middle, and Distal phalanx
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Metatarsals
Numbered I through V
Beginning medially
Form the middle portion of the foot
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Tarsal Bones
Comprise the ankle
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Cuneiform
Distal row of tarsal bones has three of these
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Cuboid
Part of the distal row, contains one of these
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Talus
Second largest tarsal bone
The Tibia goes into this
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Navicular
Part of the tarsal bones that comprise the ankle
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Calcaneus
Forms the heel, bears much of the body's weight.
Largest tarsal bone.
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Maxillae
Consists of two bones, they meet and form the upper jaw.
Foundation of the face, every other facial bone except mandible is connected (articulates)
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Zygomatic Bones
Two bones
These bones shape the cheeks and form the outer edge of the orbit
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Mandible
One bone
This is the largest and strongest bone of the face. Articulates with temporal bone, at the temporomandibular joint, making it the only facial bone that can move.
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Lacrimal Bones
Two Bones
These paper thin bones form part of the side wall of the orbit
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Nasal Bones
Two bones
These rectangular bones form the bridge of the nose; the rest of the nose is shaped by cartilage
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Inferior Nasal Conchae
Two Bones
The conchae bones (sing. concha) contribute to the nasal cavity
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Vomer
One Bone
This small bone forms the inferior half of the nasal septum
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Palatine Bones
Two Bones
These bones form the posterior portion of the hard palate, part of the wall of the nasal cavity, and the floor of the orbit.
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Articulations
Points where bones meet
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Arthrology
Study of joint structure, function, and dysfunction
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Fibrous Joints
Also called synarthroses result when collagen fibers from one bone penetrate the adjacent bone, anchoring them in place
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Synarthroses
Another name for Fibrous Joints
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Cartilaginous Joints
Two bones joined by cartilage.
Also called Amphiarthroses
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Amphiarthroses
Another name for Cartilaginous Joints
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Symphysis
A pad of cartilage
EX: The the pubic portions of the os coxae are joined by a symphysis
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Synovial Joints
Also called Diarthroses
Freely movable joints. Most numerous and versatile of all the body's joints.
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What are the structures that every synovial joint contains?
Joint capsule
Synovial membrane
Joint cavity
Synovial fluid
Articular cartilage
Ligaments
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Diarthroses
another name for synovial joints
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Joint Capsule
Extending from the periosteum of each of the articulating bones is a sheet of connective tissue that incloses the joint cavity
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Synovial Membrane
Moist slippery membrane that lines the inside of the joint capsule, where it secretes synovial fluid
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Joint Cavity
Small space between the bones allows for freedom of movement
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Synovial Fluid
Slippery viscous fluid that has the consistency of egg whites.
lubricates the joint, nourishes the cartilage, and contains phagocytes to remove debris
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Articular Cartilage
Thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the bones surface. Combines with synovial fluid, they permit friction free movement
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Ligaments
Tough cords of connective tissue help bind the bones more firmly together
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Bursa
Small sac filled with synovial fluid
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Ball and Socket Joint
Ball shaped head fits into cup like socket of another bone to form this joint.
EX: Shoulder and Hip
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Pivot Joint
A projection from one bone articulates with a ring shaped socket of another bone, allowing the bones to rotate or pivot.
EX: Radioulnar joint, Neck
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Hinge Joint
Like a hinge on a door, only allow back and forth movement. The convex surface of one bone fits into a concave depression on another bone.
Ex: Elbow, Knee
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Saddle Joint
Surfaces of both bones are shaped like the suface of a saddle, concave in one direction, allows bones to move back and forth and side to side but motion is limited.
Ex. Thumbs only
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Condyloid Joint
Oval convex surface on one bone fits into a similarly shaped depression on another. Examples include articulation of the distal ends of the radius with carpal bones of the wrist, and joints at the base of the fingers
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Gliding Joint
Two bone surfaces slide over eachother, surrounding ligaments limit the amount of movement, least mobile of synovial joints
ex: tarsal bones in ankle, carpal bones on wrist, articular process of vertebrae
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Flexion
Involves bending a joint so as to decrease the angle of the joint
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Extension
Involves straightening a joint, increasing the angle between the bones
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Hyperextension
Extreme extension of a joint beyond its normally straight position
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Dorsiflexion
Moving toes or foot upward
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Plantar Flexion
Moving toes or foot downward
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Abduction
Movement of a body part AWAY from the midline of the body
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Adduction
Movement of a body part TOWARD the midline of the body
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Circumduction
The distal end of an appendage, such as the arm or leg moving in a circle
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Internal Rotation
When a bone spins TOWARD the bodys midline
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External Rotation
When a bone spins AWAY from the body's midline
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Supination
Movement that turns the palm upward
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Pronation
Movement that turns the palm downward
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Inversion
Foot movement that turns the sole medially toward other foot
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Eversion
Foot movement that turns the sole laterally away from the other foot
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Protraction
Moves part forward
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Retraction
Moves part backward
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Humeroscapular Joint
Shoulder
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Glenohumeral Joint
Shoulder
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Humeroulnar Joint
Elbow
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Humeroradial Joint
Elbow
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Tibiofemoral Joint
Largest joint in body.
Knee
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How many bursa in the knee?
13
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