Comprehensive Skeletal System and Joint Anatomy for Students

appendicular

Pertaining to a limb. The appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones that attach (append) to your axial skeleton.

axial

The axial skeleton is made up of the bones in your head, neck, back and chest.

intercostal

Pertaining to between the ribs.

orthopedics

The medical specialty that focuses on injuries and diseases of your body's musculoskeletal system.

osteoblast

Osteoblasts form new bones and add growth to existing bone tissues.

osteoclast

Osteoclasts dissolve and break down old and damaged bone tissue so it can be replaced with new, healthier cells created by osteoblasts.

osteocyte

Mature bone cells that provide support to the bone.

cartilage

The elastic connective tissue that is found at the ends of bones, nose tip, etc.

synovial membrane

The lining or covering of synovial joints.

synovial fluid

The lubricating fluid found between synovial joints.

ligament

The tough, elastic connective tissue that connects bone to bone.

tendon

The fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

bursa

The closed, fluid-filled sacs that works as a cushion.

meniscus

C-shaped cartilage that act as shock absorbers between bones.