Cartilaginous. Amphiarthrodial. Flattened disk of fibrocartilage between bones. ex) intervertebral disks
What is a sesamoid bone?
Small, oval shaped bone that is not included as part of the axial or appendicular skeleton. They are embedded in tendons. Patellae are the two largest.
What is the metaphysis?
The wider portion of a long bone that is adjacent to the epiphyseal plate. This is the area where bone growth in length occurs. Secondary center.
Syndesmoses
Fibrous joints. Amphiarthrodial.
Diarthrosis
Freely moveable
Trochoid (pivot)
Synovial. Rotational. ex) proximal and distal radioulnar
What is the periosteum?
Membrane covering that is essential for bone growth, repair, and nutrition.
The body?
AKA shaft. contains a thick layer of compact bone that is found at the ends of a long bone to help resist stress applied to them.
Where are short bones?
Only 8 carpel bones of each wrist, and 7 tarsal bones of each foot are short bones.
