Anatomy of the Skeleton

Flashcards focused on vocabulary related to the anatomy of the skeleton including bones, vertebrae, joints, and their functions.

Frontal Bone

A single bone located in the forehead region of the skull.

Occipital Bone

The bone that forms the back and base of the skull.

Temporal Bone

A pair of bones located at the sides of the skull.

Mandible

The lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that make up the vertebral column.

Cervical Vertebrae

The seven vertebrae that form the neck.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The twelve vertebrae located in the mid-back.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The five vertebrae located in the lower back.

Sacrum

A bony structure located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae, formed by five fused vertebrae.

Sternum

The flat bone at the front of the chest to which the ribs attach.

True Ribs

The first seven pairs of ribs that attach directly to the sternum.

False Ribs

The next five pairs of ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum.

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue; it doesn't articulate with any other bones.

Acromioclavicular Joint

The joint between the acromial end of the clavicle and the acromion of the scapula.

Glenohumeral Joint

The shoulder joint that allows for a wide range of motion.

Pelvic Girdle

The structure formed by the pelvis which connects the lower limbs to the trunk.

Synovial Joint

A fully moveable joint characterized by a synovial cavity.

Diarthrotic Joint

A joint that is freely movable.