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A & P Ch. 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bone marrow | Found inline bones. Yellow stores fat. Red produces blood. |
| Diaphysis | Shaft of a long bone |
| Epiphyseal Plate | Growth plate near the ends of long bones where osteoblast activity increases bone length |
| Epiphysis | Bulbous end of a long bone |
| Ossification | Bone Formation |
| Periosteum | Connective tissue protecting the shaft of long bones |
| Atlas | First cervical vertebrae |
| Axis | Second cervical vertebrae |
| Axial Skeleton | Central, stable portion of the skeletal system |
| Cervical Region | First 7 vertebrae, the neck |
| Coccyx | 4 fused vertebra at the base of the spine |
| Cranium | Flat bones surrounding the back of the head |
| Fontanel | Openings in a fetus' skull. The pulse can be felt |
| Intervertebral Discs | Cushions between vertebral bodies that allow bending of the spine |
| Lumbar Region | 5 low back region vertebrae |
| Mandible | Jaw bone |
| Maxillary Bones | Two fused bones that form the upper jaw |
| Sacrum | 5 vertebrae that form the posterior of the pelvic girdle |
| Skull | Head bones |
| Sternum | Breastbone |
| Sutures | Joints in which irregular grooved bone sheets join closely by fibrous tissues |
| Thoracic Region | 12 vertebrae in the middle of the back |
| Vertebra | Spinal column bones |
| Appendicular Skeleton | Bones of the arms and legs |
| Carpal Bones | Wrist bones |
| Clavicle | Collarbone |
| Femur | Thigh bone |
| Fibula | Bone of the lower leg |
| Humerus | Major bone of the upper arm |
| Metacarpals | Five interior bones of the hand |
| Metatarsals | Small bones of the ankle |
| Patella | Kneecap |
| Pelvis | Pelvic girdle bones |
| Phalanges | Bones of the fingers |
| Radius | Smaller of the two bones in the forearm |
| Scapula | Shoulder blade |
| Tarsals | Bones of the ankle |
| Tibia | Weight-bearing bone of the lower leg |
| Ulna | Larger bone of the lower arm |
| Ball and Socket | Joint formed between two bones. One shaped like a ball and the other a socket |
| Burseae | Small capsules lined with synovial membranes filled with fluid |
| Gliding Joint | Joint is allowed a sliding motion |
| Hinge Joint | Forward and backward motions in a joint |
| Ligaments | Bone to bone connectors |
| Pivot Joint | Joint where rotation is allowed |
| Saddle Joint | Bone surfaces are shaped like the seat of a riding saddle |
| Tendon | Tissue band connecting a muscle to a bone |
| Amenorrhea | Absence of a period in a woman mature enough to have one |
| Anorexia Nervosa | Extreme fear of gaining weight |
| Arthritis | Joint inflammation, pain, stiffness and swelling |
| Bulimia Nervosa | Eating disorder. Excessive eating followed by purging |
| Bursitis | Inflammation of bursae |
| Dislocation | Displacement of a bone |
| Fracture | Break or disruption of continuity in a bone |
| Osteoarthritis | Degenerative disease of articular cartilage |
| Osteoporosis | Weak bones resulting in fractures |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Autoimmune disorder in which the body's own immune system attacks healthy joint tissues |
| Sprain | Overstretching or tearing of a ligament. |
| Stress Fracture | Tiny, painful crack in a bone from overuse |
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Andrearoberts
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