anatomy practical

antecubital

front/inner surface of the lower arm

atlas

first vertebra of the spine

axis

second vertebra of the spine

cervical

neck region of the body

metacarpal

any of the 5 main long bones of the hand

sella turcica

protects the pituitary gland in the skull

cartilaginous joints 

bones held together by cartilage; more movement when cartilage is longer

synovial joints

joints that allow for extensive movement

joint capsule

outer part of synovial joint

• fibrous capsule

• synovial membrane

synovial fluid

lubricating liquid that reduces friction inside joint

synovial cavity

space inside the joint

articular cartliage

hyaline cartilage ‘cap’ at the end of bones (synovial jointed)

bursae

small, protective synovial sacs between tendons and bones