skeletal Flashcards
what is the middle shaft of the bone called?
Diaphysis
what is the end of the bone called?
Epiphysis
function of the Epiphysis
the end of a long bone which forms a joint with another bone
where is the periosteum ? and what is it ?
periosteum surrounds the bone and it is a tough connective tissue
where is the cancellous bone and what’s its feature
in the epiphysis and is spongy like bone tissue
what does the growth plate turn into as you age? and where is it ?
the epiphyseal line and it’s located in the Epiphysis
where is the compact bone located? and what’s it features?
located inside the periosteum and is a very dense bone tissue
where is the articular cartilage? and what’s its function?
located in the epiphysis opposite sides to the growth plate and its function is to reduce friction and provide lubrication
what are bony landmarks?
they are distinct landmarks which are useful for identifying specific features of long bones
what are the 2 main bone minerals? and what are they needed for?
calcium and phosphorous, they aid growth and health
what is bone marrow? and what is its function?
it’s a sponge like tissue that is in the location of blood cell production ( where need cells are made)
what is a fossa? and where is it located?
it’s a dip or depression on the surface of the bone
what are condyles? and where is it located?
they are rounded and normally found at the end of the bone where it joins another bone
what is a tuberosity? and where is it located ?
a raised lump on the surface on the bone where the muscles attaches to the bone.
it’s located in the diaphysis
what is a process? and where is it located?
a raised area that connects to the muscular tissue.
located in the epiphysis
what is a notch? and where is it located?
a V-shaped depression located in the epiphysis
give 2 examples of irregular bones and their function
Pisiform, Vertebrae
F= specially shaped to perform a particular function like protect the spinal cord
give 5 examples or all of the long bone and its function
Femur, Radius, Ulna, Clavicle, Tibia, Fibula, Humerous, Metacarples, Phalanges, Metatarcles, Clavicle
F= responsible for movement and act as levers
give examples of flat bones and their function
Sturnum, Scapular, Pelvis, Cranium
F= protect delicate areas
give examples of short bones and their function
carples and tarcles
F= weight bearing, strength, support, stability, very light but very strong
give examples of sesamoid bone and their function
patella
F= smooth surface to reduce friction, specialist function, usually found within a tendon
name the vertebral column in order
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Coccy Geal
how many vertebrae is there in the cervical column
7
how many vertebrae is there in the Thoracic column
12