Branches of anatomy & general osteology

Osteology

study that deals with bones

myology

study that deals with muscles

Mitochondrion

also contains DNA besides nucleus

Vacuoles

stores minerals, proteins & pigments

Veterinary anatomy

study of animal parts

Osteology

study of bones

Arthrology

study of joints & articulation syndesmology

Splanchnology

study of visceral (internal organs of digestive, respiratory, urogenital

aesthesiology

study of special senses (eyes, ears, etc.)

Angiology

study of circulatory structures

Neurology

study of nervous structures

Periosteum

outer layer of bone

Endosteum

inner layer of bone

Medullary cavity

part of bone where bone marrow

Pleuripotent hematopoietic stem cells

PHSC acronym meaning

Movement

Support

Protection

Mineral stone

Blood cell formation

5 Functions of bones

Bone mineralization

The process of depositing minerals (Calcium and Phosphate) into the bone matrix

Bone demineralization

The process of losing minerals (calcium and phosphate) from the bone

Long bone

bones that acts as levers (humerus, femur, tibia & fibula)

short bone

bones that diffuses concussions (carpals & tarsals)

Flat bone

bones that has protective & attachment of muscles (scapula & pelvic girdle)

Irregular bone

bones that has vary functions (support & ligament attachement)

Pneumatic bone

bone that has a specialization for flying in chickens & birds; has air spaces in bones and hollow bones connected to the bird’s respiratory system

Sesamoid bone

a bone that resembles a sesame seed (patella/kneecap)

Keelbone

an extensive bone part of the sternum