Lecture Notes on Skeletal System and Joints

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to the skeletal system and types of joints.

Skull

The bony structure enclosing the brain.

Ball & Socket Joint

A type of joint that allows for multi-directional movement and rotation, such as the shoulder joint.

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm or forelimb.

Fixed Joint

A joint that allows no movement, such as the parieto-temporal joint.

Vertebra

The individual segments of the spinal column.

Sternum

The flat bone located in the center of the chest, to which the ribs are attached.

Rib

One of the bones that encircle the chest.

Pelvis

The bony structure located at the base of the spine that supports the trunk and connects the legs.

Radius

One of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side.

Ulna

The bone in the forearm opposite the radius, which forms part of the elbow.

Femur

The thigh bone, the longest bone in the human body.

Hinge Joint

A type of joint that allows movement in one direction, such as the knee joint.

Fibula

The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.

Tibia

The larger of the two bones in the lower leg.