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Human Anatomy Skeletal System Part 1
This deck covers the fundamental aspects of the human skeletal system, including bone types, skeletal divisions, and specific bone functions.
Functions of the Skeletal System
1) Support of the body, 2) Protection of soft organs, 3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles, 4) Blood cell formation
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Term
Definition
Functions of the Skeletal System
1) Support of the body, 2) Protection of soft organs, 3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles, 4) Blood cell formation
How many bones are there in the adult body?
206
What are the 2 types of osseous tissue?
Compact and spongy
What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense, smooth and homogenous while spongy bone is small with needles like pieces of bone with lots of open space
What are the 4 classifications of bones?
Long, short, flat and irregular
What are the functions of bone markings?
Allow blood vessels/nerves to pass through, point of attachment for ligaments and mucus, and helps form joints
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Functions of the Skeletal System | 1) Support of the body, 2) Protection of soft organs, 3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles, 4) Blood cell formation |
How many bones are there in the adult body? | 206 |
What are the 2 types of osseous tissue? | Compact and spongy |
What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone? | Compact bone is dense, smooth and homogenous while spongy bone is small with needles like pieces of bone with lots of open space |
What are the 4 classifications of bones? | Long, short, flat and irregular |
What are the functions of bone markings? | Allow blood vessels/nerves to pass through, point of attachment for ligaments and mucus, and helps form joints |
What are the two parts of the skeleton? | Axial and Appendicular |
Axial Skeleton | Forms the longitudinal part of the body |
What 3 parts is the axial skeleton divided into? | Skull, Vertebral column and bony thorax |
Appendicular Skeleton | Arms, legs, and everything that holds them up |
What 3 parts is the appendicular skeleton divided into? | Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and limbs |
What two bones is the pectoral girdle composed of? | Clavicle (collar bone) and Scapula (Shoulder blade) |
What is the pelvic girdle made of? | Legs |
What is the single bone of the upper arm? | Humerus |
Bone located on the thumb side of the forearm | Radius |
Bone located on the pinky side of the forearm | Ulna |
8 bones that form the wrist | Carpals |
5 bones that form the palm | Metacarpals |
14 bones that form the fingers | Phalanges |
7 Bones that form the ankle | Tarsals |
Bones of the Pelvic Girdle | Hip bones- Illium, Ischium, and Pubic bone |
Major functions of the Pelvic Girdle | Carries the total weight of the upper body and protects vital organs (reproductive) |
Bones of lower limbs | Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella |
Tibia | Shin |
Fibula | Lies alongside tibia |
Patella | Kneecap |
Bones of the foot | Tarsals, Calcaneus, Talus, Metacarpas and phalanges |
Binds Bones | Ligaments |
Connect muscle to bone | Tendons |
Functions of the Vertebral Column | Support head & trunk of body, Protect Spinal Cord |