Skeletal System and Bone Terminology

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to the skeletal system, bone structure, fracture types, and anatomical terminology.

Tendon

Connects muscle to bone.

Ligament

Connects bone to bone.

Osteoblast

Cell that builds new bone.

Osteoclast

Cell that breaks down bone.

Osteocyte

Mature bone cell that maintains bone.

Hematopoiesis

Formation of blood cells in bone marrow.

Ossification

Process of bone formation.

Foramen Magnum

Large hole in skull where spinal cord exits.

Osteoporosis

Disease where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density.

Hematoma Formation

The first step in the process of bone remodeling.

Fibrocartilaginous Callus

The second step in the process of bone remodeling.

Bony Callus Formation

The third step in the process of bone remodeling.

Bone Remodeling

Final step in the process of bone remodeling.

Cervical Vertebrae

Type of vertebrae located in the neck.

Thoracic Vertebrae

Type of vertebrae located in the upper and mid-back.

Lumbar Vertebrae

Type of vertebrae located in the lower back.

Pelvis

Bone structure that can indicate biological sex.

Comminuted Fracture

Fracture where bone is broken into several pieces.

Impacted Fracture

Fracture where bone fragments are driven into each other.

Greenstick Fracture

An incomplete fracture where the bone bends.

Fissure Fracture

A partial fracture where the bone cracks.

Ball and Socket Joint

Joint that allows for multidirectional movement and rotation.

Hinge Joint

Joint that allows for flexion and extension.

Pivot Joint

Joint that allows for rotational movement.

Plane Joint

Gliding, Carpals

Saddle Joint

Flex/Extend/Adduct/Abduct, Thumb