Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Chp. 6 Vocab

skeletal system vocabulary

QuestionAnswer
ligaments fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone
metatarsals bones of foot between ankle and toes
femur thigh bone ; largest and strongest bone
tibia medial and larger bone of lower leg ; shin bone
tarsals bones that form the instep of the foot
fibula lateral and smaller bone of leg
patella kneecap
phalanges fingers and toes
carpals bones of wrist
metacarpals bones of palm
humerus long bone of upper arm
ulna medial bone in the forearm
radius lateral bone in forearm
sternum breastbone
clavicle collarbone
vertebral column bones of the spinal column
axial skeletal bones of skull, rib cage, and spinal column
appendicular skeleton bones of the extremeties
joint an articulation; where to bones meetor join
amphiarthroses slightly moveable joint
diarthroses freely moveable joints
synarthroses no movement joint
hemopoeisis blood cell formation
epiphyses end of long bone ; contains red bone marrow
periosteum fibrous membrane that covers the bones except at the joint areas
yellow merrow soft tissue in the diaphysis of long bones
red merrow soft tissue in the epiphyses of long bones
endosteum fibrouse membrane lining in the medullary cavity
medullary cavity hollow area inside the diaphysis of a long bone
diaphysis the shaftm, or middle section of a long bone
Created by: bets98
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards