Skeletal System Terminology

These flashcards cover key terms and features related to the skeletal system from the lecture notes.

Frontal bone

The bone forming the forehead region of the skull.

Occipital bone

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

Foramen magnum

The large opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.

Cervical vertebrae

The vertebrae of the neck, specifically C1-C7.

Hyoid bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue.

Clavicle

Also known as the collarbone, connects the arm to the body.

Acetabulum

The socket of the hipbone for the head of the femur.

Medial malleolus

The bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle, part of the tibia.

Condyle

A rounded end of a bone that articulates with another bone.

Fossa

A shallow depression in a bone.

Foreman

An opening or hole in a bone for nerves and blood vessels.

Facet

A smooth, flat surface on a bone for articulation.

Process

A bony projection or outgrowth.

Spine

A pointed projection on a bone.

Tuberosity/tubercle

A large rounded projection on a bone, usually for muscle attachment.

Fissure

A narrow opening or slit in a bone.