R E V I E W
S H E E T
NAME ____________________________________
12/4/13
EXERCISE
LAB TIME/DATE _______________________
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Overview of the Skeleton:
Classification and Structure of Bones and Cartilages
Bone Markings
1. Match the terms in column B with the appropriate description in column A.
Column A
Column B
spine
1. sharp, slender process*
a.
condyle
2. small rounded projection*
b.
crest
3. narrow ridge of bone*
c.
epicondyle
4. large rounded projection*
d.
fissure
5. structure supported on neck†
e.
foramen
6. armlike projection†
f.
fossa
7. rounded, articular projection‡
g.
head
8. narrow opening‡
h.
meatus
9. canal-like structure‡
i.
process
10. round or oval opening through a bone‡
j.
ramus
11. shallow depression†
k.
sinus
12. air-filled cavity
l.
spine
tubercle crest head ramus condyle fissure meatus foramen fossa sinus trochanter epicondyle 13. large, irregularly shaped projection*
m.
trochanter
14. raised area on or above a condyle*
n.
tubercle
15. projection or prominence
o.
tuberosity
process facet *a site of muscle attachment
†
takes part in joint formation
‡
a passageway for nerves or blood vessels
Classification of Bones
2. The four major anatomical classifications of bones are long, short, flat, and irregular. Which category has the least amount
Long bones o of spongy bone relative to its total volume? _________________
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Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Gross Anatomy of the Typical Long Bone
4. Use the terms below to identify the structures marked by leader lines and braces in the diagrams (some terms are used more than once).
Key: a.
b.
c.
d.
articular cartilage compact bone diaphysis endosteum
e.
f.
g.
h.
epiphyseal line epiphysis medullary cavity nutrient artery
i.
j.
k.
l.
periosteum
red