BONES

Epiphysis

end of long bone

Articular Cartilage

The smooth, white that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints

Diaphysis

Shaft of long bone

Compact bone

dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled

Spongy bony

very porous type of bone found on the epiphysis ends

Medullary cavity

contains bone marrow

Epiphysial plate

hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone

Hematopoiesis

production of all of the cellular components of blood and blood plasma

Red Marrow

type of marrow that contains hematopoetic stem cells to produce blood

Yellow marrow

type of marrow that produces fat, cartilage, and bone

foramen

an opening, hole, or passage, especially in a bone

Fossa

a depression in a bone or another part

Trochanter

any of two bony protuberances by which muscles are attached to the upper part of the femur

Fibrous joint

two or more bones joined by cartilage

Synovial fluid

a viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints to reduce friction

Ball and socket

A bone with a spherical mass on one end joined with a bone possessing a complementary hollow depression. Allows rotational movement.

Conyloid

oval-shaped first in to elliptical cavity of another bone; allows a variety of movement; no rotation

Gliding

nearly flat or slightly curved; allows sliding back and forth or twisting movements

Hinge

two bones joined where the convex end of the bone fits into the complementary concave end of another; permits movement only in one direction

Pivot

the end of a bone moving within a ring formed by another bone; allows side-to-side movement

Saddle

Two saddle-shaped bones that are fit to one another; variety of movement

Neck turning side to side

Pivot

Wrist

Gliding

Thumb

Saddle

Elbows

Hinge

Ankles

Gliding

Hip

Ball and socket

Shoulder

Ball and socket

Knees

Hinge

Bones that consist of bars and plates separated by spaces of air

Spongy Bone

What is the lining around the bone that is responsible for protection and for ligament attachment?

Periosteum

What disease is knows as the bones losing calcium as a person ages?

Osteoptosis

What part of the vertebrate allows the head to move up and down and supports the head?

Atlas

How many bones make up the Axial skeleton

80

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

126

How many bones are in the entire adult body

206

At what age do bones begin developing?

Ebryonic- 3 months

What autoimmune disease causes inflammation of the joints and limits mobility

Rheumatiod arthritis

What is present in an X-Ray that indicates a person is still growing?

Epiphyseal Plate

Most people have their growth spurt during puberty because the adrenal gland secretes what?

Sex hormones

What category are most of the major joints in your body?

Synovial

How old are females when bone ossification is complete?

23 years old

Femur

long bone

vertebrae

Irregular bone

Carpals

Short bone

Tarsals

Short bones

Ribs

Flat bone

Scapula

Flat bone

Humerus

Long bone