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Skeletal System Term
Human Anatomy and Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ball and Socket | Bone with spherical mass on one end joined with bone possessing a complementary hollow depression; allows rotational movement |
| Hinge | Two bones joined where convex of bones fits into complementary concave end of another; permits movement in one direction only |
| Pivot | End of bone moving within a ring formed by another bone; allows side-to-side movement |
| Fibrous | Two or more bones joined by fibrous connective tissue |
| Cartilaginous | Two or more bones joined by cartilage |
| Epiphysis | End of long bone |
| Diaphysis | Shaft of long bone |
| Medullary Cavity | Contains bone marrow |
| Fossa | Depression in a bone or another part |
| Compact Bone | Dense bone in which the bone matrix is solidly filled |
| Spongy Bone | Very porous type of bone found on the epiphysis ends |
| Epiphyseal Plate | Hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone |
| Hematopoesis | Production of all the cellular components of blood and blood plasma |
| Red Marrow | Type of marrow that contains hematopoietic stem cells to produce blood |
| Yellow Marrow | Type of marrow that produces fat, cartilage, and bone |
| Trochanter | Any of two bony protuberances by which muscles are attached to the upper part of the femur |
| Synovial Fluid | A viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints to reduce friction |
| Gliding Joint | Nearly flat or slightly curved; allows sliding back and forth or twisting movements |
| Saddle Joint | Two saddle-shaped bones that are fit to one another; variety of movement |
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