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What does the axial skeleton include?
What does the appendicular skeleton include?
Which of the following are examples of long bones?
What are examples of short bones?
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Which bones are classified as flat bones?
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What are irregular bones?
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What is the definition of a sesamoid bone?
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What is articular cartilage?
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What defines compact bone?
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What is the diaphysis?
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Where is the endosteum located?
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What is the epiphyseal line?
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Define the epiphysis.
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What is the medullary cavity?
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What does the periosteum cover?
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What is a nutrient foramen?
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Define spongy bone.
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What is red marrow responsible for?
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Define yellow marrow.
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What is a process in bone anatomy?
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What is a trochanter?
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What defines a tuberosity?
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What is a tubercle?
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Define a spine in bone anatomy.
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What is a crest?
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What is a fossa?
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Define a foramen.
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What is a head in bone anatomy?
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What is a condyle?
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Study Notes
Axial and Appendicular Skeletons
- Axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebrae, sternum, ribs, sacrum, and coccyx, forming the central axis of the body.
- Appendicular skeleton consists of all bones except those found in the axial skeleton, primarily the limbs and their girdles.
Types of Bones
- Long bones: Examples include femur, tibia, and metatarsals; typically longer than they are wide and function as levers.
- Short bones: Include carpals and tarsals; roughly cube-shaped and provide stability and support.
- Flat bones: Comprise the ribs, some skull bones, and the sternum; serve as protective structures.
- Irregular bones: Examples include vertebrae and os coxae; have complex shapes that fulfill various functions.
- Sesamoid bones: The patella is the primary example; small bones embedded in tendons that help with joint movement.
Bone Structure and Components
- Articular cartilage: A thin layer of hyaline cartilage on each epiphysis, reducing friction at joints.
- Compact bone: The dense outer layer of bone that provides strength and support.
- Diaphysis: The shaft of a long bone, crucial for structural integrity.
- Endosteum: A membrane lining the internal surface of the bone, involved in bone growth and repair.
- Epiphyseal line: A remnant of the growth plate where the epiphysis and diaphysis fuse post-growth.
- Epiphysis: The expanded, knobby ends of long bones containing spongy bone and marrow.
- Medullary cavity: The hollow center of the diaphysis, filled with yellow marrow (fatty tissue).
- Periosteum: A dense layer covering the outer surface of bones, containing blood vessels and nerves.
- Nutrient foramen: An opening for the nutrient artery, vital for bone health.
Bone Tissue Types
- Spongy bone: A porous type of connective tissue found in the interior of bones; contains red marrow for blood cell production.
- Red marrow: A connective tissue involved in producing blood cells; found in spongy bone.
- Yellow marrow: Fatty tissue located in the medullary cavity, primarily serving as energy storage.
Bone Projections and Depressions
- Process: Roughened bony prominences serving as attachment sites for muscles or connective tissue.
- Trochanter: A large, blunt process exclusive to the femur; key for muscle attachment.
- Tuberosity: A large, rounded process or a roughened surface providing anchorage for muscles.
- Tubercle: A small, rounded prominence on bones.
- Spine: A pointed bony projection, important for muscle attachment.
- Crest: A prominent border or ridge on a bone, may be rough for muscle attachment.
- Fossa: A shallow depression that can accommodate other structures or reduce friction.
- Foramen: A variable-sized hole through a bone, allowing passage for nerves and blood vessels.
Joint Surfaces and Features
- Head: A rounded articular surface that forms joints with other bones.
- Condyle: A smooth, rounded surface that articulates with another bone, typically at joints.
- Facet: A flat surface designed for articulation between bones, found in many joints.
- Fovea: A deep cylindrical depression that may serve as a site for ligament attachment.
- Meatus: A canal-like structure, often leading to other parts of the body.
- Sulcus: A groove or depression on the surface of bones, often for nerves or blood vessels.
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Test your knowledge of osteology with flashcards that cover key terms related to the anatomy of bones. This quiz includes definitions for both the axial and appendicular skeletons, as well as classifications of long and short bones. Perfect for students and enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of human anatomy.