A&P Quarter 2

Front

The bones that protect your lungs.

Back

Ribs: The rib cage is a bony structure that surrounds the thoracic cavity and protects vital organs such as the lungs and heart.

Front

The bones of the shoulder girdle, the upper limbs, the pelvic girdle, and the lower limbs.

Back

Appendicular Skeleton: This part of the skeleton includes all the bones that support the limbs and their attachments to the axial skeleton.

Front

Creating energy without the use of Oxygen.

Back

Anaerobic: This process occurs in the absence of oxygen and is used by muscles during intense exercise.

Front

Bone in which the spicules form a lattice work, with interstices filled with embryonic connective tissue or bone marrow.

Back

Spongy Bone: Also known as cancellous bone, it is lighter and less dense than compact bone, providing structural support and flexibility.

Front

A fairly rigid joint between two or more hard bones.

Back

Sutures: These are immovable joints found between the bones of the skull.

Front

The dense outer layer of bone that provides strength and structure.

Back

Compact Bone: This type of bone tissue is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and support.

Front

The part of the skeleton that includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Back

Axial Skeleton: This part of the skeleton supports the central axis of the body and protects the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs.

Front

The process by which bones form from cartilage during development.

Back

Ossification: This is the process of bone formation, where cartilage is replaced by bone tissue.

Front

The type of muscle that is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs.

Back

Smooth Muscle: This type of muscle is not under conscious control and helps move substances through organs.

Front

The type of joint that allows for a wide range of motion, such as in the shoulder and hip.

Back

Ball-and-Socket Joint: This joint allows for rotational movement and is found in areas like the shoulder and hip.