Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
Axial skeleton bones Vertebral Hyoid Skull Rib and sterum Auditory bones Total
A
26 vertebral column 1 hyoid 22 skull 25 rib and sterum 6 auditory bones Total of 80
2
Q
Appendicular skeleton bones
Extremities
Total
A
64 upper extremity
62 lower extremity
Total of 126
3
Q
Axial and appendicular bones overall
A
206
4
Q
Classification of bones
Types
A
Long bones short bones
Flat bones irregular bones
Sesamoid bones
5
Q
Long bones
A
Found in arms and legs
Ex femur
6
Q
Short bones
A
In wrist and hand
Ex carpal bones
7
Q
Flat bones
A
Protect organs from injuries
Ex parietal bone
8
Q
Irregular bones
A
Odd looking bones
Ex vertebrae
9
Q
Sesamoid bones
A
Wrapped in tendons
Ex patella
10
Q
Found in arms and legs
Ex femur
A
Long bones
11
Q
Bones in wrist and hand
Ex carpal bones
A
Short bones
12
Q
Protect organs from injuries
Ex parietal bone
A
Flat bone
13
Q
Odd looking bones
Ex vertebrae
A
Irregular bones
14
Q
Wrapped in tendons
Ex patella
A
Sesamoid bones
15
Q
Examples of long bone
A
Femur Tibia Fibula Humerus Radius Ulna All in appendicular
