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Skeleton System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Osteology | Study of the structure and function of skeleton and Bony Structures |
| Appendicular Skeleton | |
| Sesamoid Bones | |
| Sutural bones | |
| Long Bones | |
| Epiphysis | |
| Articular Cartilage | |
| Periosteum | |
| Compact Bone | |
| Spongy Bone | |
| Medullary Bone | |
| Osteoblasts | |
| Epiphyseal Discs | |
| Hematopoiesis | |
| Hyoid | |
| Sacrum | |
| Coccyx | |
| Ziphoid Process | |
| External Auditory Meatus | |
| Mastoid Process | |
| Fontanels | |
| Intervertebral Discs | |
| Atlas/ Axis | |
| Cervical Vertebrae | |
| Pelvic Sacral Foramina | |
| True/ False/ Floating Ribs | |
| Clavicle | |
| Spine of Scapula | |
| Glenoid Cavity | |
| Acetabulum | |
| Patella | |
| Calcaneous | |
| Talus | |
| Cartilaginous Joint | |
| Fibrous Joint | |
| Synovial Joint | |
| Meniscus | |
| Bursae | |
| Thoracic Vertebrae | |
| Lumbar Vertebrae | |
| Osteoclasts | |
| Diaphysis | |
| Axial Skeleton | |
| Short Bones | |
| Flat Bones | |
| Irregular Bones |