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

Ch 6 Bone

Anatomical Terms/Bone

Anatomical Terms/BoneMeaning
appendicular skeleton bones of shoulder, pelvis, & upper/lower extremities
axial skeleton bones of skull, vertebral column, chest and hyoid bone (u-shaped bone lying at base of tongue)
bone specialized connective tissue composed of osteocytes (bone cells) forming the skeleton
compact bone type of bone tissue; tightly solid, strong bone tissue resistant to bending
spongy (cancellous) bone type of bone tissue; mesh-like bone tissue containing morrow and fine branching canals through which blood vessels run
long bones bone classification; bones of arms and legs
short bones bone classification; bones of wrist and ankles
flat bones bone classification; bones of ribs, shoulder blads, pelvis, and skull
irregular bones bone classification; bones of vertebrae and face
sesamoid bones bone classification; round bones that are found near joints (e.g. patella)
epiphysis parts of long bone; wide ends of a long bone (physis = growth)
diaphysis parts of long bone; shaft of a long bone
metaphysis parts of long bone; growth zone between epiphysis and diaphysis during development of a long bone
endosteum parts of long bone; membrane lining the medullary cavity of a bone
medullary cavity parts of long bone; cavity within the shaft of the long bones filled with bone marrow
>> bone marrow soft connective tissue within the medullary cavities of bones
>>red bone marrow found in cavities of most bones in infants; functions in formation of red blood cells, some white blood cells and platelets; in adults, red bone marrow is found most often in the flat bones
>>yellow bone marrow gradually replaces red bone marrow in adult bones, functions as storage for fat tissue, and is inactive in formation of blood cells
periosteum parts of long bone; a fibrous, vascular membrane that covers the bone
articular cartilage parts of long bone; a gristle-like substance found on bones where they articulate
Created by: mascat
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