Anatomy of the Skull and Limbs

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards focusing on the anatomy of the skull and limbs, including bone functions, locations, and their importance in physical education.

The bone located at the forehead and roof of the eye sockets, protects the frontal lobes of the brain.

Frontal Bone

Two bones forming the top and sides of the cranium, protecting the brain.

Parietal Bones

Two bones located at the sides and base of the skull that protect the temporal lobes.

Temporal Bones

The bone at the back and base of the skull, protects the cerebellum and brainstem.

Occipital Bone

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull, acts as a keystone for other cranial bones.

Sphenoid Bone

The bone located between the eyes, contributing to the nasal cavity and eye socket.

Ethmoid Bone

The movable lower jawbone responsible for chewing and speech.

Mandible

Fused bones forming the upper jaw, floor of the nose, and hard palate.

Maxillae

Bones forming the prominences of the cheeks and protecting the eyes.

Zygomatic Bones

Small bones that form the bridge of the nose.

Nasal Bones

The collarbone that connects the sternum to the scapula.

Clavicle

The shoulder blade, serving as an attachment site for shoulder muscles.

Scapula

The upper arm bone that anchors arm muscles and enables elbow movement.

Humerus

The medial forearm bone that is the primary stabilizer of the elbow joint.

Ulna

The lateral forearm bone that allows for forearm rotation.

Radius

The eight small bones of each wrist that provide flexibility and strength.

Carpals

The five bones of the palm that form the structure of the hand.

Metacarpals

Bones of the fingers responsible for fine motor skills and grasping.

Phalanges

The basin-shaped structure connecting the spine to the legs.

Hip Bone (Os Coxa)

The long and strongest bone of the thigh, bearing the body's weight.

Femur

The kneecap located within the quadriceps tendon; protects the knee joint.

Patella

The larger, medial bone of the lower leg that is the main weight-bearing bone.

Tibia

The thin, lateral bone of the lower leg that forms the lateral ankle.

Fibula

Bones of the ankle and heel; help in shock absorption.

Tarsals

Bones forming the sole of the foot that support body weight.

Metatarsals

Bones of the toes that aid in balance and push-off in the gait cycle.

Phalanges (Toes)

Bones forming the spinal column, protecting the spinal cord.

Vertebrae

Fused vertebra located between the hip bones that transmits weight from the spine.

Sacrum

Tailbone located at the very base of the spine.

Coccyx

The bone at the center of the chest that protects the heart and anchors the ribs.

Sternum

Curved bones protecting the lungs and heart while assisting in breathing.

Ribs

The bony box housing the brain, consisting of 8 bones.

Cranium

Air spaces located behind the eyebrows within the frontal bone.

Frontal Sinus

The joint where the parietal bones meet at the top of the skull.

Sagittal Suture

Term used to describe the sphenoid bone due to its connections with other cranial bones.

Keystone Bone

The large opening in the occipital bone for the spinal cord.

Foramen Magnum

The joint connecting the mandible to the skull.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

The bony ridge that holds the teeth in the mandible and maxilla.

Alveolar Process

Groove in the lacrimal bones that holds the lacrimal sac.

Lacrimal Fossa

Bones in the nasal cavity that increase surface area for air filtration.

Inferior Nasal Conchae

Bones at the back of the mouth forming part of the hard palate.

Palatine Bones

A plow-shaped bone forming the inferior part of the nasal septum.

Vomer

Seven vertebrae forming the neck region of the spine.

Cervical Vertebrae

Twelve vertebrae forming the upper back.

Thoracic Vertebrae

Five vertebrae forming the lower back.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The first cervical vertebra that supports the skull.

Atlas

The second cervical vertebra that allows head rotation.

Axis

A condition where intervertebral discs become displaced or degenerated.

Herniated Disc

A bone disease characterized by loss of bone density.

Osteoporosis

A condition involving an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

Scoliosis

Breaks or cracks in the rib bones, often painful.

Rib Fractures

Fullness or protrusion of the frontal bone of the skull.

Frontal Bossing

Inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum.

Costochondritis

Birth defect where the bones in a baby's skull join together too early.

Craniosynostosis

Term referring to the susceptibility of certain bones to injury during physical activities.

Vulnerable to Impact

Safety equipment used in sports to prevent injuries.

Protective Gear

The bone located at the forehead and roof of the eye sockets, protects the frontal lobes of the brain.

Frontal Bone

Two bones forming the top and sides of the cranium, protecting the brain.

Parietal Bones

Two bones located at the sides and base of the skull that protect the temporal lobes.

Temporal Bones

The bone at the back and base of the skull, protects the cerebellum and brainstem.

Occipital Bone

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull, acts as a keystone for other cranial bones.

Sphenoid Bone

The bone located between the eyes, contributing to the nasal cavity and eye socket.

Ethmoid Bone

The movable lower jawbone responsible for chewing and speech.

Mandible

Fused bones forming the upper jaw, floor of the nose, and hard palate.

Maxillae

Bones forming the prominences of the cheeks and protecting the eyes.

Zygomatic Bones

Small bones that form the bridge of the nose.

Nasal Bones

The collarbone that connects the sternum to the scapula.

Clavicle

The shoulder blade, serving as an attachment site for shoulder muscles.

Scapula

The upper arm bone that anchors arm muscles and enables elbow movement.

Humerus

The medial forearm bone that is the primary stabilizer of the elbow joint.

Ulna

The lateral forearm bone that allows for forearm rotation.

Radius

The eight small bones of each wrist that provide flexibility and strength.

Carpals

The five bones of the palm that form the structure of the hand.

Metacarpals

Bones of the fingers responsible for fine motor skills and grasping.

Phalanges

The basin-shaped structure connecting the spine to the legs.

Hip Bone (Os Coxa)

The long and strongest bone of the thigh, bearing the body's weight.

Femur