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Periosteum
the outer connective tissue that covers the bone, periosteum fibres and those of ligaments and tendons unite to connect bone to bone or bone to muscle
Flexion
decreasing the angle between 2 bones, occurs on the sagittal plane
Humerus
upper arm bone
Calcaneous
heelbone
Cervical vertebrae
in neck, C1 - C7
Inversion
medial border of foot raised, sole of foot is turned inwards
Sinus ex. cranial sinus
cavity within a bone
Saddle joint
movement in 2 planes: frontal and sagittal, only one in body ex. thumb... carpo-metacarpal articulation
Thoracic vertebrae
mid-back, T1 - T12
Pivot joint
movement in only transverse plane, one bone fits into the grove or the hole of another bone ex. C1 - Atlas and C2 - Axis (atlantoaxial joint), radio-ulnar joint
Tuberosity ex. deltoid tuberosity
large "line bump" on a bone for connective tissue attachment
Fossa ex. glenoid fossa (scapula)
simple depression or hollowing in or on a bone
Anatomy
study of the parts of the body
Inferior
towards the bottom of the body
Fibula
lateral lower leg bone
Suture line
where 2 bones meet and fuse together ex. sagittal suture (skull)
Ellipsoid (biaxial) joint
movement in 2 planes: frontal and sagittal ex. wrist joint... distal radius and proximal row of carpals (circumduction happens at the wrist joint)
Superior
towards the top of the body
Protection, framework, muscles attach, stores essential nutrients, blood cell formation, removes heavy metals and toxins from bloodstream, levers (muscles pull for mvt.)
Roles of the Skeleton
Eversion
lateral border of foot is raised, sole of foot turned laterally
Gliding joint
movement in 2 planes: frontal and sagittal, 2 bones moving over one another (less movement than in ellipsoid) ex. vertebrae, carpals, tarsals
Pronation
medial rotation of the forearm and palm, backward from anatomical position
Radio-ulnar joint
pivot, the proximal end pull radius over ulna
Clavicle
collar bone
Crest ex. iliac crest (hands-on-hips)
prominent ridge on a bone for connective tissue attachment
Sesamoid bones
bones embedded within tendons that move over a bony surface ex. hyoid, patella
Phalanges
toes
Temporal bone
lower sides of head
Meatus ex. auditory meatus (ear)
tube-like passageway within a bone
Joint
any point where 2 bones meet
Ossification
compact bone begins as cartilage, bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) release a gelatin-like substance (osteoid) which collects minerals (calium, phosphorus), causing the cartilage to harden into bone; cancellous bone starts as a membrane into which ostoid is released
Ankle joint
=talus, fibula, tibia, a hinge
Extension
increasing the angle between 2 bones, occurs on the sagittal plane
Abduction
movement of a body part away from the midline of the body, occurs on the frontal plane
Sacrum
back between hips
Carpals
wrist bones
Radius
lateral lower arm bone
Maxilla
upper jaw
Patella
knee cap
Scapula
shoulder blade
Short bones
chunks of bone with no marrow cavity, allow for ROM (Range Of Motion), elasticity and shock absorption ex. carpals and tarsals
Ilium
hip bone
Manubrium
superior portion of breastbone
Parietal bone
upper sides of head
Transverse plane
divides the body into superior and inferior halves (examples of activities: batting in baseball, jumps in figure skating)
Physiology
study of how the body works
Frontal bone
forehead
Plantar flexion
increase the angle of joint between anterior ankle and tibia
Xiphoid process
bottom of breastbone
Articulating cartilage
smooth covering located at both ends of long bones, allows smooth movement (articulation) within joints while protecting the ends of bones
Epiphyseal lines
they occur once linear growth has ceased (~16 for girls and ~18 for guys) and epiphyseal plates have fused or come together
Compact bone
the thick, dense, outer part of the bone that resists bending and is responsible for the bone's structural integrity, (carpals are made entirely of compact bone)
Synovial (freely movable) joint
has a joint capsule with synovial fluid, ligaments surround the joint, 6 types: gliding, ellipsoid, ball socket, hinge, saddle, and pivot
Cortex
the exterior layer of bone, it is dense, smooth and of varying thickness depending on the type of bone
Irregular bones
no marrow cavity, protect and absorb shock ex. vertebrae and facial
Lateral
away from the midline
Wrist joint
ellipsoid, it can flex, extend, adduct and abduct = the distal radius and the proximal carpal row
Flat bones
no marrow cavity, protective covering, facilitate attachment of muscles to bone ex. rib, clavicle, sternum, cranium
Medial
towards the midline
Dorsiflexion
decrease angle of joint between anterior ankle and tibia
External rotation
anterior part of a limb moves away from the midline, lateral
Metatarsals
foot bones
Proximal
closer to the point of attachment of the limb to the body
Epicondyle ex. medial epicondyle of femur
smaller bump above a condyle for connective tissue attachment (won't contact another bone)
Foramen ex. foramen magnum (base of skull)
larger hole within a bone
Tibia
medial lower leg bone
Elevation
raising a body part to a superior position
Condyle ex. medial condyle of femur
large protrusion at the end of a bone, this will contact another bone
Tendon
connective tissue that joins the muscle belly to the bone (perioteum), is white, elastic, made of collagen and can be repaired
Epiphyseal plates
growth plates that are found between diaphysis and epiphysis
Tarsals
ankle bones ex. talus
Occipital bone
admits the spinal cord
Plane
relate to positions in space and are at right angles to one another
Cartilage
padding between bones, absorbs shock
Bone remodelling
Phase 1: removal of old bone, bone-resorbing cells called osteoclasts remove old bone by releasing acids and enzymes; Phase 2: building new bone, the osteoblasts deposit ostoid in place of old bone, thus allowing new bone formation
Medullary cavity
found inside the shaft of the bone and is filled with red ( RBC formation) and yellow (fat cell storage) bone marrow
Metacarpals
hand bones
Symphysis pubis
where the 2 pubic bones meet
Ligament
connective tissue that joins bone to bone, does not repair itself and is not as elastic
Mandible
lower jaw
Trochanter ex. greater trochanter of femur (lateral top end)
large bump on a bone for connective tissue attachment
Adduction
movement of a body part towards the midline, occurs on the frontal plane
Axis
describes the direction of movement of joints, always 90 degrees to the plane; there are 3: horizontal, antero-posterior, longitudinal or polar
Hyoid
U-shaped, is attached to throat, tongue and larynx muscles
Retraction
moving in a posterior direction
Long bones
have a tubular shell with a cavity for bone marrow, act as levers for mvt. ex. humerus, femur, tibia, ulna, radius, metacarpals, fibula
Diaphysis
the middle and the thickest part of the bone, is the main ossification centre
Ribs
7 true + 3 false + 2 floating = 12 ribs total
Depression
pull body part down to an inferior position
Phalanges
fingers
Appendicular skeleton
includes limbs, scapula, clavicle and pelvis, and plays a key role in allowing the body to move around, 64 upper extremity + 62 lower extremity = 126 bones total
Head ex. head of femur
round bump seperated from the rest of the bone by a neck
Distal
further away from the point of attachment of the limb to the body
Fissure ex. orbital fissure (eyes)
slit between 2 bones through which nerve/blood vessels pass
Frontal plane
divides the body into anterior and posterior halves (examples of activities: cartwheel, side-shuffle)
Supination
lateral (external) rotation of forearm and palm, anatomical position
Lumbar vertebrae
lower back, L1 - L5
Femur
upper leg bone
Cartilaginous (slightly movable) joint
held together by strong ligaments or cartilage ex. distal end of tibia and fibula, symphysis pubis, ribs to sternum (costal cartilage), coracoid clavicular joint (coracoid process of scapula and clavicle), discs in vertebrae*
Circumduction
circular motion involving flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction
Strain
muscle pull
Costal cartilage
attaches ribs to sternum, allows expansion of chest when breathing
Internal rotation
anterior part of a limb moves towards the midline, medial
Ulna
medial lower arm bone
Coccyx
tailbone
Axial skeleton
26 vertebral column + 1 hyoid + 22 skull + 25 ribs and sternum + 6 auditory = 80 bones total
Hinge joint
movement in sagittal plane only (flexion and extension), resembles a door hinge ex. elbow, humerus and ulna (olecranon process and trochlea); knee, tibia and femur; ankle, talus, tibia and fibula
Fibrous (immovable) joint
ex. sutures of cranium, teeth sockets, sacrum (5 bones fused), coccyx (4 bones fused)
Trabeculae
individual bone parts of the cancellous tissue
Cancellous bone
also called spongy bone, its inner matrix is composed of small cavity-like spaces that are filled with marrow, appearance is similar to the structure of a bridge and it is light and strong
Protraction
moving in an anterior direction
Ball socket (multiaxial) joint
movement in 3 planes ex. hip, femur-pelvis (head of femur in acetabulum), humerus and scapula (head of humerus in glenoid fossa)
Epiphysis
region at the very ends of long bones, secondary ossification centre
Zygomatic bone
cheek bone
Rotation
movement occurs around the longitudinal (polar) axis, occurs on the transverse plane
Sternum
breastbone
Sagittal plane
divides the body into left and right sides (examples of activities: running, biking, cross-country skiing)

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