Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
Adult skeleton #of bones
A
206
2
Q
Axial skeleton vs. Appendicular
A
80 bone vs. 126 bones
3
Q
Long bones
A
Composed of a long cylindrical shaft
Eg. phalanges metatarsals metacarpals tibia fibula femur ulna humerus
4
Q
Short bones
A
Small, cubical shaped, soil d bones
Eg. carpals and tarsals
5
Q
Flat bones
A
Curved surface
Eg. Ilium, ribs, clavicle and scapula
6
Q
Irregular bones
A
The whole spine and pelvis
7
Q
Sesamoid bones
A
PatElla
