Definition 1 of 48
small and cube shaped and articulate with multiple bones
i.e. carpals of the hand and tarsals of the feet
irregular bones
long bones
short bones
flat bones
Definition 2 of 48
located inside or further away from the surface
internal
insertion
inferior
lateral
,Term 3 of 48
smooth muscle
-voluntary control
-striated appearance
-function: to move the skelton
-i.e. biceps
-lines the walls of blood vessels and hallow organs
-involuntary control
-not striated
-i.e. stomach, intestines
-bones separated by a fibrocartilage disc or a layer of hyaline cartilage
-limited movement allowed at these joints
-have a thin layer of fibrous tissue connecting the edges of the two bones
-no movement allowed at these joints
Term 4 of 48
superior
above or nearer to the head
in front of or nearer to the front
located on or near the surface
below or further away from the head
, Definition 5 of 48
i.e. between the radius and carpal bones
hinge joint
condyloid joint
pivot joint
saddle joint
Term 6 of 48
long bones
flexible connective tissue, sometimes serves as padding between two articulating bones
i.e. femur, metatarsals, and clavicle
most important bones for movement
small and cube shaped and articulate with multiple bones
i.e. carpals of the hand and tarsals of the feet
usually have curbed surfaces and vary from being very thin to very thick
i.e. sternum, ribs, and pelvis
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