Key Words Flashcards
(20 cards)
tuberosity
small rough projection),
fossa
a shallow depression)
condyle
smooth rounded projection),
sinus((
chamber filled with air),
foramen
tunnel or hole for projections)
bursa(
fluid filled sac to reduce tension between tissue and bones),
meniscus(
Cartilage for cushioning) ,
tendon(,
muscle to muscle)
ligament(),
bone to bone
false ribs(,
3 indirectly connected to sternum)
true ribs,
(7 connected to sternum)
floating ribs(,
2 not connected to sternum)
synarthrotic joints(
immovable joints),
diarthrotic joints(),
freely moveable joints
amphiarthrotic joints(
slightly moveable joints)
hinge(,
motion on a single plane)
gliding(,
flat surfaces that slide across each other)
pivot(,
rotary movement only)
saddle(,
concave-convex joint that allows two types of movements)
ball-and-socket(
ball shapes surface of one joint fits in cup like surface of another joint; allows multiple movements)