Skeletal System Anatomy Review

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering anatomical features of the skeletal system across lower extremity, skull, spine, thorax, and upper extremity.

Lower Extremity Diagram

Anatomical structures of the lower extremity including the Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella, Tarsals/Metatarsals/Phalanges, and Pelvis.

Femur

A lower extremity bone comprising the Greater Trochanter, Lesser Trochanter, Femoral Head, Femoral Neck, Fovea Capitis, Medial Condyle, and Lateral Condyle.

Fovea Capitis

A small depression located on the Femoral Head of the femur.

Tibia

A lower extremity bone containing the Medial Malleolus and Tibial Tuberosity.

Fibula

A lower extremity bone containing the Lateral Malleolus and Fibular Head.

Foot Bones

Bones of the foot comprised of Distal Phalanges, Middle Phalanges, Proximal Phalanges, Metatarsals, Talus, Calcaneus, Medial Cuneiform, Intermediate Cuneiform, Lateral Cuneiform, Cuboid, and Navicular.

Pelvis Features

Structures of the pelvis including the Ilium, Ischium, Pubis, Pubic symphysis, Acetabulum, ASIS, PSIS, AIIS, PIIS, and Greater Sciatic Notch.

External Occipital Protuberance (EOP)

A prominent landmark located on the Occipital Bone of the skull.

Sella Turcica

A saddle-shaped depression located in the skull base.

Cribriform Plate

A perforated bone structure located within the skull.

Foramen Magnum

A large opening located in the occipital bone of the skull.

External Auditory/Acoustic Meatus (EAM)

An ear canal passageway situated on the Temporal Bone of the skull.

Skull Sutures

Fibrous articulation lines in the skull comprising the Coronal suture, Sagittal suture, Squamous suture, and Lambdoid suture.

C1 (Atlas)

The first cervical vertebra of the spine.

C2 (Axis)

The second cervical vertebra of the spine, which features the Dens (odontoid process).

Dens (odontoid process)

A tooth-like projection originating from C2 (Axis).

Sternum

A thoracic bone made up of three parts: the Manubrium, Body, and Xiphoid Process.

Scapula

A shoulder bone featuring the Scapular Spine, Glenoid Fossa, Acromion Process, Coracoid Process, Supraspinous Fossa, Infraspinous Fossa, Subscapular Fossa, and Suprascapular Notch.

Clavicle

A bone in the thoracic region featuring a Sternal End and an Acromial End.

Humerus

An upper extremity bone comprising the Humeral Head, Anatomical Neck, Surgical Neck, Greater Tubercle, Lesser Tubercle, Medial Epicondyle, Lateral Epicondyle, and Olecranon Fossa.

Radius

A bone in the lateral forearm containing the Radial Head.

Ulna

A bone in the medial forearm containing the Olecranon Process.

Carpals

The eight wrist bones consisting of the Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Hamate, Capitate, Trapezoid, and Trapezium.