Bone Process: enlarged areas that extend out from bones and serve as attachments for muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Bone head: rounded end of a bone
Condyle: rounded knuckle-like process, at the end of a bone
Epicondyle: small rounded process above the condyle
Trochanters: large and small processes for tendon attachments on the femur
Tuberosity: Round elevation where tendons and muscles attach on the humerus, calcaneous (heel bone) and pelvis
Fissure: narrow groove or slit-like opening
Foramen: Opening for blood vessels and nerves
Fossa: shallow cavity in or on a bone
Sinus: hollow cavity within bone
Location of Ethmoid bone: supports nasal cavity and eye sockets
Location of Frontal bone: forehead; part of eye sockets
Location of occipital bone: back and base of skull
Location of parietal bones: top and sides of skull
Location of sphenoid bones: base of skull and behind eyes (bat-shaped bone)
Location of Temporal bones: Lower sides and back of skull
Location of Lacrimal bones: corners of each eye
Location of Mandible: lower jawbone
Location of Maxillae: upper jawbones
Location of Nasal bones: bridge and septum of nose
Location of Vomer: Nasal septum (thin, flat bone)
Location of Zygomatic bones: cheek bones
Common name for Acetabulum: hip socket
Common name for Calcaneus: heel bone
Common name for Carpals: wrist bones
Common name for Clavicle: collar bone
Common name for Coccyx: Tail bone
Common name for Cranium: skull
Common name for Femur: thigh bone
Common name for Fibula: Smaller of the two lower leg bones
Common name for Humerus: upper arm bone
Common name for Illium: upper part of pelvic bone
Common name for Ischium: inferior or lower part of the pelvic bone
Common name for Malleolus: ankle
Common name for Mandible: lower jawbone
Common name for Maxilla: upper jawbone
Common name for Metacarpals: hand bones
Common name for Metatarsals: bones between the tarsals and the toes
Common name for Olecranon: elbow
Common name for Patella: kneecap
Common name for Phalanges: finger and toe bones
Common name for Pubis: anterior part of the pelvic bone
Common name for Radius: forearm bone-thumb side
Common name for Scapula: shoulder blade
Common name for Sternum: breastbone
Common name for Tarsals: hindfoot and midfoot bones
Common name for Tibia: shin bone-larger of the two lower leg bones
Common name for Ulna: forearm bone-little finger side
Common name for Vertebra: backbone/spine
acetabulum: rounded depression, or socket, in the pelvis that joins the femur (thigh bone), forming the hip joint
acromion: outward extension of the shoulder blade forming the point of the shoulder. It overlies the shoulder joint and articulates with the clavicle
Bone: dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton. Examples are long bones (femur), short bones (carpals), flat bones (scapula), and sesamoid bones (patella)
Bone Depression: opening or hollow region serving as a connective for bones, or as passageways for blood vessels and nerves. Examples are fissure, foramen, fossa, and sinus
Bone Depression: opening or hollow regions serving as connections between bones or passageways for blood vessels and nerves
Yellow bone marrow: fatty tissue found in the medullary cavity shaft
Xiphoid Process: helps with the process of breathing and located in the lower portion of the sternum
Metaphysis: flared portion of a long bone, between the diaphysis of the bone and the epiphyseal plate at the end of the bone
Ligament: fibrous, connective bands binding bones to other bones- supports, strengthens, and stabilizes the joint
Cancellous bone: spongy or trabecular bone that is made up of bony fibers that are like a spongy latticework in the inner part of a bone
Osteoclast: bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bony tissue
Fontanelle: soft spot between skull bones of an infant
Scoliosis: where the spinal cord is bent abnormally to the side
Kyphosis: happens because of osteoporosis, “hunchback”, this condition puts pressure of the spine which reduces a person's height and stances
Myelopoiesis: formation of bone marrow
Osteitis: inflammation of a bone “Paget's disease” - affects the growth of new bone or replacement bones in adults. Leads to enlarged, weak, and easily breakable bones.
Decalcification: loss of calcium from bones
Patella: knee cap
Osteoporosis: pore or passage in the bone decrease in bone density (mass)- the bone has a lot of holes in it, not enough support thinning and weakening of bone
Polymyositis: symmetric disorder of muscle weakness and pain
why do you get polymyositis? inflammation of many muscles
Articular Cartilage: a smooth, strong, and silk white tissue that cushions the joint and allows it to move smoothly and efficiently
Pronation: act of turning the palm down
Ganglion cyst: fluid filled sac arising from the joint capsule or tendons- treat by removing the fluid from the cyst common in the wrist
Fibromyalgia: pain and stiffness in the muscles and fibrous tissue, especially shoulders, neck, hips, and knees
Asthenia: lack of strength
Simple fracture: bone broken but no open wound in skin
Crepitus: the crackling or grating sound caused by the bone or bones and cartilage rubbing against each other- due to: wear tear of age, broken bones, immobility
Hyperkalemia: condition of high concentration of potassium in blood
Haversian Canals: a system of small canals that contains blood vessels and brings oxygen and nutrients and remove waste (like carbon dioxide)
Where is the Haversian Canals? found in compact bone
Myelopoiesis: formation of bone marrow
Spondylolisthesis: the forward slipping of a vertebra over another
Ganglion cyst: fluid filled sac arising from the joint capsule or tendons- treat by removing the fluid from the cyst-
Where is the Ganglion cyst? common in the wrist
Chondrosarcoma: cancerous tumor of cartilage. The root sarc indicates the tumor arises from a type of flesh or connective tissue
Arthrodesis: surgical fusion of a joint to eliminate movement
Define the following Clinical procedures / Laboratory Test
Also, Answer the 5 Critical thinking questions.
What is the malignant tumor of a smooth muscle called? leiomyosarcoma
What is it called when the muscle degenerates due to nerves in the spinal cord ? Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)
What is the end of the long bone called? epiphysis
What are the bones called that are found in the wrist & ankle? Carpal bones
Are these bones small & irregular? irregular
What is the production of all types of blood cells in the bone marrow called? hematopoiesis
Bone Density Test: low energy x-ray absorption in bones of the spinal column, pelvis, and wrist is used to measure bone mass
Arthroscopy: visual examination of a joint with an arthroscope, which projects an image on a video monitor
Bone Scan: Uptake of a radioactive substance is measured in bone
Arthrocentesis surgical puncture: to remove fluid from the joint space
Serum Calcium: measurement of calcium level in serum
Give the Abbreviations definitions 1-12
AKA: above knee amputation
ROM: range of motion
RA: rheumatoid arthritis
Fx: fracture
ANA: antinuclear antibody: indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus
DEXA: Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry- which test bone mineral density
OA: osteoarthritis
Ca: calcium
IM: intramuscular
NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders
spinal process is "bony projection of the poster (back) of each | vertebra |
small bone on each side of the spinal process | transverse process |
lays between the transverse and spinal process which helps provide support and protection for backside of the spinal cord | lamina |
the space between the vertebrae body and the arch through which the spinal cord passes | neural/spinal cord canal |
pad of the vertebra between body of the vertebra beneath it | intervertebral disk |
what bones does the facet joints connect | 4 bones between the spine |
what does the facet joints help with | communication and movement |
C1-C7 of the vertebral column is what | cervical vertebrae |
Th1-Th12 of the vertebral column is what | Thoracic vertebrae |
what does the thoracic vertebrae join with | the 12 pairs of the ribs |
L1-L5 of the vertebral column is what | lumbar |
strongest and largest of the vertebral column is what | the lumbar |
one on each side they connect the breastbone | Calvin collar bone |
sternum to each shoulder blade | scapula |
where the scapula and the clavicle meet is called | scapula shoulder blade |
AC joint | Acromioclavicular |
Acr | extremity |
om/o | shoulder |
breast bone | sternum |
flat bone extending ventrally down the midline of the chest | sternum |
bottom of the vertebral column | sacrum |
sacrum also known as | sacral vertebrae |
in an adult these bones are fused this does not happen till late teens | sacral vertebrae (sacrum) |
bottom bottom of the vertebral column | coccyx |
also known as tailbone | coccyx |
does not fuse from the four bones together till late teens | coccyx (tailbone) |
upper portion of the sternum | Manubrium |
what carries the greatest physical load of the sternum | Manubrium |
the lower portion of the sternum | xiphoid process |
this process in the sternum helps with breathing | xiphoid process |
how many pairs of ribs | 12 |
1-7 of the ribs are | coastal cartilages |
attract to the sternum with cartilage | coastal cartilages |
8-10 of the ribs are | false ribs |
attached to the 7th rib and not the sternum | false ribs |
11-12 of the ribs are | floating ribs |
not attached to the sternum or other ribs | floating ribs |
humans upper arm bone | humerus |
medial lower arm (forearm) | ulna |
lateral lower arm (forearm) | radius |
the rotator cuff is in | humerus |
the humerus helps with | arm rotation and lift |
group of muscle that surround the shoulder joint | rotator cuff |
the olecranon is in the | ulna |
the bony point that forms the elbow bent | olecranon |
bone in line with the tumb | radius |
wrist bones | carpals |
5 bones of the palm of the hand | metacarpals |
finger bones | phalanges |
how many bones does each finger (phalanges) have with the exception of the thumb | 3 |
how many bones does the thumb have | 2 |
collection of bones that support the truck of the body | pelvic girdle |
largest part of the pelvis | illium |
socket area of hipbone | acetabulum |
superior part of ilium | iliac crest |
what is the iliac crest filled with | red bone marrow |
what is the iliac crest attached to | abdominal wall |
part of the illium structure and landmark for iliac crest | iliac spine |
thigh bone | femur |
longest bone in body | femur |
kneecap | patella |
reinforce strength of the tendon | patella |
longer of the 2 leg bones | tibia |
in the leg known as the skin bone | tibia |
smaller and thinner of the two lower leg bones | fibula |
hidden under muscle of the leg | fibula |
bones of the middle and hinder part of the foot | Tarsals |
one of the 3 to form the ankle joint | talus |
what forms the ankle joint | fibula & fibula & talus |
the heel bone | calcaneus |
bones of the mid foot that articulate and join with the phalanges | metatarsals |
toe bones of the forefoot | phalanges |
the crackling or grating sound caused by the bones or bones and cartilage rubbing against one another | crepitus |
due to wear tear of age, broken bones or immobility | crepitus |
rare malignant tumor arising in the bone | Ewing sarcoma |
mostly in children found most often in the medullary cavity of the long bones in the body | Ewing sarcoma |
bony growth (benign) arising from the surface of the bone | exostosis |
type of exostosis composed of cartilage and bone which is called | osteochondromas |
traumatic breaking of a bone | fracture |
bone broken and a fragment of the bone can protrude through the open wound in the skin | compound fx |
bone broken but no open wound in the skin | simple fx |
broken in several pieces | comminuted fx |
broken in a twisting motion | spiral |
broken bone at an angle | oblique |
a bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through the bone. looks like a branch that has broken and splintered on one side | green stick fracture |
a restoration of the bone to it normal position | reduction |
a reduction without a surgical incision | closed reduction |
a surgical incision is made for access to the fracture site | open reduction |
this involves insertion of metal plates and screws or pins to stabilize the bone | open reduction/internal fixation ORIF |
placed on the body part of the injury or broken bone | cast for a fractures |
when is a cast put on a fracture | after a closed reduction |
why is a cast put on a fracture | to stabilize the body part to heal |
malignant tumor arising from the osteoblast | osteogenic sarcoma |
formation of the bone with cell | osteoblast |
tends to be found in the end of long bones in children and adolecsents | osteogenic sarcoma |
softening bone with inadequate amounts of mineral (calcium) in the bone | osteomalacia |
inflammation of bone and bone marrow secondary to infection | osteomyelitis |
decrease in bone density (mass) | osteoporosis |
Bone density test | dexa scan |
detects the density indicate osteopenia and osteoporosis | dual-energy x-ray absoptiometry |
loss of bone mass due to osteoporosis presented by a curvature of the spine | kyphosis |
also known as a humpback or hunchback | kyphosis |
this condition puts pressure on the spinal cord which will reduce a persons height and stances | kyphosis |
where the spinal column is bent abnormally to the side | scoliosis |
increased anterior curvature of the lumbar spine or it in other mammals can be called a swayback | lordosis |
this condition affects the growth of new bone or replacement bones in adults | osteitis deformans |
also known as Paget's disease | osteitis deformans |
leads to the bones becoming enlarged, weak and easily to break | osteitis deformans |
Talus means | ankle |
pes means | foot |
where the foot is turned in and under | talipes |
in infants and called clubfoot can be corrected by braces or surgery so that they are able to stand with the sole flat on the ground | talipes |
chronic progressive arthritis with stiffening of the joints, primarily of the spine | ankylosing spondylitis |
hardening or fusion like of the joints with inflammation | ankylosing spondylitis |
inflammation and painful swelling in and around the joint caused by deposits of uric acid crystals | gout gouty arthritis |
was called the king or Nobel disease because the Nobel ate food high in uric acid such as red meant, red wines, ales, nuts and fermented cheese | gout gouty arthritis |
hyperuricemia accumulates in the joint and because they are uric acid crystals with jagged edges it articular cartilage | cause of gout |
progressive, degenerative disease with loss of cartilage and hypertrophy of the bone | Osteoarthritis |
OA | Osteoarthritis |
known as degenerative joint disease | Osteoarthritis |
chronic joint condition with inflammation and pain due to auto immune reaction | rheumatoid arthritis |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
synovial membrane fluid inflamed and thickened | rheumatoid arthritis |
this prevents proper movement and can get so bad that bone ankylosis becomes abnormal stiffening of the joints so they are almost like fused together with calcification of bone | rheumatoid arthritis |
enlargement of bone tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe | bunion |
compression of the median nerve as it passes between transverse ligament, bones, tendons, and wrist | carpal tunnel syndrome |
because of the compression the fingers become numb this is when surgery starts to become an option | carpal tunnel syndrome |
displacement of a bone from a joint | dislocation |
treatment for dislocation | reduction |
restoration of the bones to their normal position | reduction |
fluid filled sac arising from the joint capsule or tendons | ganglion cyst |
treat is remove fluid of the cyst | ganglion cyst |
abnormal protrusion of intervertebral disk into the spinal canal or spinal nerves | herniation disk of the intervertebral disk |
treatment can be to remove a portion of the disc what is this treatment called | microdiscectomy |
marked by a "bullseye" rash from a tick bine that is carrying bacteria | Lyme disease / Lyme arthritis |
chronic, recurrent disorder marked by arthritis, myalgia, and being tired | Lyme disease / Lyme arthritis |
hallmark sign of redden butterfly rash | systemic lupus erythematosus |
autoimmune disease that affects and causes inflammation in the joints, kidneys, central nervous system, heart and lungs | systemic lupus erythematosus |
progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers without involvement of the nervous system | muscular dystrophy |
pseudohypertrophy, S/S | how a muscle can appear in muscular dystrophy |
fat that has replaced functional muscle cells that have atrophied | pseudohypertrophy |
muscle weakness, stumbling prominent "winged" scapula` | S/S |
chronic inflammatory myopathy / autoimmune disorder / symmetric disorder of muscle weakness and pain | polymyositis |
calc/o | calcium |
calci/o | calcium |
kph/o | humpback or hunchback |
lamin/o | lamina |
what is a lamina | part of the vertebral arch |
lord/o | curve or sway back |
lumb/o | loins or lower back |
myel/o | bone marrow |
orth/o | straight |
oste/o | bone |
scoli/o | crooked or bent |
spondyl/o | vertebra |
vertebr/o | vertebra |
-blast | embryonic or immature cell |
-clast | to break |
-listhesis | slipping |
-malacia | softening |
-physis | to grow |
-porosis | pore or passage |
-tome | instrument to cut |
acetabul/o | acetabulum |
what is a acetabulum | hip socket |
calcane/o | calcaneus |
what is a calcaneus | heel |
carp/o | carpals |
what is carpals | wrist bones |
clavicul/o | clavicle |
what is a clavicle | collar bone |
cost/o | ribs |
crani/o | cranium |
what is a cranium | skull |
femor/o | femur |
what is a femur | thigh bone |
fibul/o | fibula |
what is a fibula | smaller lower leg bone |
humer/o | humerus |
what is a humerus | upper arm bone |
ili/o | ilium |
what is a ilium | upper part of pelvic bone |
ischi/o | ischium |
what is a ischium | posterior part of pelvic bone |
malleol/o | malleolus |
what is a malleolus | process on each side of the ankle |
mandibul/o | mandible |
what is a mandible | lower jawbone |
maxill/o | maxilla |
what is a maxilla | upper jaw bone |
metacarpal/o | metacarpals |
what is metacarpals | hand bones |
metatars/o | metatarsals |
what are metatarsals | foot bones |
olecran/o | olecranon |
what is a olecranon | elbow |
patell/o | patella |
what is a patella | kneecap |
pelv/o | pelvis |
phalang/o | phalanges |
what are phalanges | fingers and toe bones |
pub/o | pubis |
what is a pubis | anterior part of the pelvic bone |
radi/o | radius |
what is a radius | forearm bone (the thumb side) |
scapul/o | scapula |
what is a scapula | shoulder blade |
stern/o | sternum |
what is a sternum | breastbone |
tars/o | tarsals |
what is a tarsal | bones of the mid and hindfoot |
tibi/o | tibia |
what is a tibia | skin bone |
uln/o | ulna |
what is a ulna | forearm bone like the little finger side |
fasci/o | fascia |
what is a fascia | forms sheaths enveloping muscles |
fibr/o | fibrous connective tissue |
leiomy/o | smooth visceral muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs |
my/o | muscle |
myocardi/o | heart muscle |
myos/o | muscle |
plant/o | sole of the foot |
rhabdomy/o | skeletal (striated) muscle connected to bones |
sarc/o | muscle and flesh |
-asthenia | lack of strength |
-trophy | development or nourishment |
ab- | away from |
ad- | toward |
dorsi- | back |
poly- | many or much |
bones are the what | framework |
what do bones help with | the movement |
what has storage in place for mineral that help in grow | outer point of of bone or hard structure |
what is in bone that helps it grow | delicate balance of calcium and phosphorus |
helps the calcium pass through the small intestine and into the bloodstream | vitamin D |
what do the bones and body need | calcium |
what holds the bone marrow | inner bone |
what does the inner bone manufacture the bone marrow to | red blood cells |
what are bones made up of | osseous, blood vessels and nerves |
what does osseous consist of | osteocytes (bone cells), collagen and intercellular calcium salts |
composed of cartilage which more flexible than osseous | fetus bones |
the process in which the fetus bones mature | ossification |
immature bone cells and calcium deposits | ossification |
immature osteocytes that produce the bony tissue that replaces the cartilage during ossification | osteoblast |
large cells that reabsorb, or digest, bone tissue | osteoclast |
why is the function of osteoclast activated | to keep bone strong and repaired to remove debris so that the bone doesn't become too thick and heavy |
when a bone breaks what happens first | osteoblasts provide calcium salts to rebuild |
when a bone breaks what happens second | osteoclast tears down the old and removes excess bone debris to smooth out the bone |
found in lower leg, thigh, upper and lower arms | long bones |
irregular shape and small / mostly present in ankle and wrist | short bones |
pelvic bones, skull, shoulder blades and ribs - found to cover soft body parts to protect them | flat bones |
bones found to increase efficiency of the muscles near a particular joint usually rounded - ex is patella or knee cap | sesamoid bones |
middle region of the long bone | diaphysis |
each end of long bone | epiphysis |
an area of cartilage tissue constantly being replaced by new bone tissue as the bone grows | epiphysis line or plate (growth plate) |
the growth plate changes in length until what | adulthood is reached |
flared portion of the bone | metaphysis |
strong, fibrous, vascular, membrane that covers the surface of the long bone except the ends | periosteum |
a smooth, strong, and silk tissue that cushion the joint and allows it to move smoothly and efficiently | articular cartilage |
layer of hard dense bones that lies under the periosteum bone | compact (cortical) bone |
what system does the compact (cortical) bone have | the Haversian canals |
a small canals that contain blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrient and remove waste such as carbon dioxide | the Haversian canals |
the tunneled out center of the long bone that contains the yellow bone marrow that is mainly fat cells | medullary cavity |
spongy or trabecular bone that is made up bony fivers that are like a spongy lattice work | cancellous bone |
are the interwoven fibers of the spongy latticework in a lot of the long bones | trabeculae |
in the spaces in cancellous bone | red bone marrow |
what does the red bone marrow consist of | immature and mature blood cells in various stages of development |
the production of all types of blood cells in the bone marrow | hematopoiesis |
enlarged areas that extend out from bones and serve as attachment for muscles and tendons and ligaments | bone process |
opening or hollow regions serving as connections between bones or passageways for blood vessels and nerves | bone depression |
the cranial bones that join each other at the joints | cranial bone structure |
unfossified tissue in the skull of a newborn at birth | fontanelles |
supports nasal cavity and eye socket | ethmoid bone |
forehead - part of the eye sockets | frontal bone |
back and base of the skull | occipital bone |
top and side of the skull | parietal bone |
base of the skull and behind eyes (called the bat - shaped bone) | sphenoid bone |
lower sides and back of skull | temporal bones |
corners of each eye | lacrimal bone |
lacrim means | tears |
al means | pertaining to |
lower jaw | mandible |
upper jawbone | maxillae |
nasal bones | bridge and septum of nose |
vomer | nasal septum (thin, flat bones) |
cheek bones | zygomatic bones |
place where the bones meet | joints |
coming together of two or more bones | joint articulation |
unlovable between the skull bones | suture joints |
movable and are surrounded by joint capsule | synovial joints |
fibrous tissue | joint capsule |
thicken fibrous bands of connective tissue | ligaments |
how do you increase strength in joints | anchor one bone to another in critical areas |
smooth white tissue that covers the ends of the bones where they come together at a joint | articular cartilage |
tissue lining the synovial cavity- produces the synovial fluid | synovial membrand |
space between bones at a synovial joint- contains synovial fluid produced by the membrane | synovial cavity |
viscous (sticky) fluid within the synovial cavity | synovial fluid |
crescent shaped fibroucartilaginous structure- helps cushion the joint | meniscus |
sac of fluid near a joint however not within a joint | bursa |
what is the bursa there to help with | types of tissues that need to slide past each other with little friction as possible |
can be attached to bones, internal organs and blood vessels | muscles |
internal movement of the muscles involves what | contraction and relaxation found in organ |
due to contraction and relaxation attached to the bones | external movement of the muscles |
connective tissue that bind muscle to bones | tendons |
bind bones to other bones | ligaments |
makes up the voluntary or skeletal muscle that moves all bones as well as controlling facial expression and eye movement | striated muscle |
makes up the involuntary or visceral muscles that contract to move internal organs such as digestive tract, the walls of blood vessels, and secretory ducts leading from the glands | smooth muscle |
striated in appearance but like smooth muscles in its action movement cannot be consciously controlled and the fibers of the cardiac muscle are branching fibers and found in the heart | cardiac muscles |
connection of the muscle to a stationary bone - usually proximal on the skeleton | origin of the muscle |
connection of the muscle to the bone that moves -distal from the skeleton | insertion of the muscle |
decrease the angle between two bones- bending the limb | -flextion |
increase the angle between two bones - straightening out a limb | -extension |
movement away from the midline of the body | abduction |
movement toward the midline of the body | adduction |
circular movement around the axis | rotation |
decrease the angle of the ankle joint so that the foot moves upward, toward the center of the body | dorsiflexion |
motion that moves the foot downward toward the ground as when the pointing of the toe | plantar flextion |
act of turning the palm up | supination |
act of turning the palm down | pronation |