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WorksheetsAnatomy: Axial Skeleton Vocabulary
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Appendicular skeleton
Part of the skeletal system that includes the shoulder girdle, pelvis, and the limbs.
Part of the skeletal system that includes the skull, rib cage, and the vertebral column
A body tissue that provides cushioning and holds bones, muscles, and organs together within the body. Connective tissue makes up cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
A framework of 206 bones that give the human body structure and form.
Articulating surfaces
Features on the bones of the skeletal system that help them connect to other bones. They are necessary for the stability of joints.
A sinus located in the frontal bone, above the eye sockets
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone
Articulations
A joint, or when two bones in the skeletal system are joined together in a moveable joint.
A body tissue that provides cushioning and holds bones, muscles, and organs together within the body. Connective tissue makes up cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
The soft spots between the bones of the skull in an infant
The largest facial bone, making up the chin, lower jaw, and also supports the lower teeth
Axial skeleton
Part of the skeletal system that includes the skull, rib cage, and the vertebral column
Part of the skeletal system that includes the shoulder girdle, pelvis, and the limbs.
Cavities located on both sides of the head that house the eardrum and cochlea.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
Cartilage
A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
A body tissue that provides cushioning and holds bones, muscles, and organs together within the body. Connective tissue makes up cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
A connective tissue that covers the entire bone except at the articulations.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
Cavity
A hole within a mass, in the human body it can contain organs or other body tissues.
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve.
Disks that connect the vertebrae together, they are made up of fibrous cartilage that cushions the bones and absorbs shock.
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
Cervical region
The neck, or the most superior region on the vertebral column.
The long slender portion of a bone, or the bone shaft.
Bones in the skeletal system that are located in the arms and legs and are longer than they are wide, giving the body most of its height.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints
Coccyx
The tailbone, or the most inferior position of the vertebral column that contains four fused vertebrae.
A moth-shaped bone located within the skull that makes up part of the eye sockets.
A short, thin bone that creates the lower portion of the nasal septum.
The bones on the left and right side of the head.
Compact bone
The hard outer layer of bone that gives it the smooth, white, solid appearance.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
Connective tissue
A body tissue that provides cushioning and holds bones, muscles, and organs together within the body. Connective tissue makes up cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
A framework of 206 bones that give the human body structure and form.
A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
A joint located between each moveable vertebra that determines the range of flexibility.
Cranial bones
The bones that make up the human skull.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
Bones in the skeletal system that are located in the arms and legs and are longer than they are wide, giving the body most of its height.
Scroll-like bones that are located inside the nasal cavity.
Cranial cavity
The cavity in the human skull that contains the brain.
Cavities located on both sides of the head that house the eardrum and cochlea.
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
The mouth or cavity through which food enters the body
Depressions and openings
Indented, flattened, or open parts of the bone.
A hole within a mass, in the human body it can contain organs or other body tissues
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve.
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
Diaphysis
The long slender portion of a bone, or the bone shaft.
The line found at the junction of the epiphysis and the bone shaft
The end of a long bone, made up mostly of spongy bone tissue.
The production of blood cells in the bone marrow.
Ear cavities
Cavities located on both sides of the head that house the eardrum and cochlea.
The cavity in the human skull that contains the brain
A sinus located in the frontal bone, above the eye sockets.
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
Endosteum
A vascular connective tissue found within the medullary cavity.
The long slender portion of a bone, or the bone shaft.
The bones that make up the human face
The cavity or opening behind the nose through which air enters the body.
Epiphyseal line
The line found at the junction of the epiphysis and the bone shaft (diaphysis).
The end of a long bone, made up mostly of spongy bone tissue.
Uniquely shaped bones in the skeletal system that do not fit into the other categories of bones (long, short, or flat).
Mature cells found in bones.
Epiphysis
The end of a long bone, made up mostly of spongy bone tissue.
The long slender portion of a bone, or the bone shaft
The bones that make up the inner part of each eye socket, closest to the nose
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
Ethmoid bone
A moth-shaped bone located within the skull that makes up part of the eye sockets.
The bones that make up the human face
The L-shaped bone that forms the back portion of the roof of the mouth
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium.
Ethmoid sinus cavity
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve
A moth-shaped bone located within the skull that makes up part of the eye sockets.
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
External auditory meatus
The external ear cavity.
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
Facet joints
A joint located between each moveable vertebra that determines the range of flexibility.
A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
A joint, or when two bones in the skeletal system are joined together in a moveable joint.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
Facial bones
The bones that make up the human face.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
The forehead, or the bone located at the upper front of the skull.
The bones that make up the inner part of each eye socket, closest to the nose.
Flat bones
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
A moth-shaped bone located within the skull that makes up part of the eye sockets.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
The bones on the left and right side of the head.
Fontanelles
The soft spots between the bones of the skull in an infant.
The forehead, or the bone located at the upper front of the skull.
The bones that make up the human face.
The bones that make up the inner part of each eye socket, closest to the nose.
Frontal bone
The forehead, or the bone located at the upper front of the skull.
The soft spots between the bones of the skull in an infant.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
The bones that make up the human face.
Frontal sinus cavity
A sinus located in the frontal bone, above the eye sockets.
Sinuses that are located on either side of the sphenoid bone.
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve.
The cavity in the human skull that contains the brain
Hematopoiesis
The production of blood cells in the bone marrow
Bone marrow that produces blood cells and is found within the spongy bone and the medullary cavity.
Bone marrow that is full of fatty tissue and blood vessels and is mainly a storage tissue within the central cavity of long bones.
A hole within a mass, in the human body it can contain organs or other body tissues
Intervertebral disks
Disks that connect the vertebrae together, they are made up of fibrous cartilage that cushions the bones and absorbs shock.
The spaces in the vertebrae through which nerve roots exit the spine.
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium
The bony projection on each vertebrae in the spine, it projects posteriorly from the vertebral arch.
Intervertebral foramen
The spaces in the vertebrae through which nerve roots exit the spine.
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
Ring-like irregular bones that form the backbone
A short, thin bone that creates the lower portion of the nasal septum.
Irregular bones
Uniquely shaped bones in the skeletal system that do not fit into the other categories of bones (long, short, or flat).
The bones that make up the inner part of each eye socket, closest to the nose.
Rectangular bones that join to form the bridge of the nose.
Scroll-like bones that are located inside the nasal cavity.
Lacrimal bones
The bones that make up the inner part of each eye socket, closest to the nose.
Bones in the skeletal system that are located in the arms and legs and are longer than they are wide, giving the body most of its height.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
The L-shaped bone that forms the back portion of the roof of the mouth.
Long bones
Bones in the skeletal system that are located in the arms and legs and are longer than they are wide, giving the body most of its height.
The bone that forms the upper jaw, it joins together all of the immovable facial bones
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
Bones in the skeletal system that are as long as they are wide, and provide the body with support without much movement.
Lumbar region
The spinal region that makes up the low back, it contains the larges and most weight bearing bones of the vertebral column.
Part of the skeletal system that includes the shoulder girdle, pelvis, and the limbs.
Part of the skeletal system that includes the skull, rib cage, and the vertebral column
The line found at the junction of the epiphysis and the bone shaft (diaphysis).
Mandible
The largest facial bone, making up the chin, lower jaw, and also supports the lower teeth.
The bone that forms the upper jaw, it joins together all of the immovable facial bones
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
Rectangular bones that join to form the bridge of the nose.
Maxillary bone
The bone that forms the upper jaw, it joins together all of the immovable facial bones
The bone that forms the upper jaw, it joins together all of the immovable facial bones
The largest facial bone, making up the chin, lower jaw, and also supports the lower teeth
Bony prominences in the skeletal system that allow for the attachment of muscles and ligaments.
Maxillary sinus cavity
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
The cavity or opening behind the nose through which air enters the body
Cavities of the skull that contain the eyes and their muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and fat.
Medullary cavity
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve.
Sinuses that are located on either side of the sphenoid bone.
Nasal bones
Rectangular bones that join to form the bridge of the nose.
Scroll-like bones that are located inside the nasal cavityv
The bone located at the back of the skull and is the base of the cranium.
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
Nasal cavity
The cavity or opening behind the nose through which air enters the body.
A hole within a mass, in the human body it can contain organs or other body tissues.
A sinus located in the frontal bone, above the eye sockets.
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
Nasal conchae
Scroll-like bones that are located inside the nasal cavity
The bone located at the back of the skull and is the base of the cranium
The lower section of the spinal region, located just below the lumbar region, which consists of five vertebrae fused at faint grooves known as transverse lines
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
Non-articulating surfaces
Bony prominences in the skeletal system that allow for the attachment of muscles and ligaments.
Features on the bones of the skeletal system that help them connect to other bones. They are necessary for the stability of joints.
A joint, or when two bones in the skeletal system are joined together in a moveable joint.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
Occipital bone
The bone located at the back of the skull and is the base of the cranium.
The mouth or cavity through which food enters the body.
Scroll-like bones that are located inside the nasal cavity
The L-shaped bone that forms the back portion of the roof of the mouth
Oral cavity
The mouth or cavity through which food enters the body
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
A cavity located in the center of the bone, which is lined with endosteum and contains the bone marrow.
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve.
Orbits
Cavities of the skull that contain the eyes and their muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and fat.
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
s Fixed joints on the skull where the bones of the head connect.
The cheekbones, which also help shape the eye sockets.
Osteocytes
Mature cells found in bones
Rod like cells bundled tightly together with tiny holes for nerves and blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to the bone.
The production of blood cells in the bone marrow.
Ring-like irregular bones that form the backbone
Osteons
Rod like cells bundled tightly together with tiny holes for nerves and blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to the bone.
Cavities of the skull that contain the eyes and their muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and fat.
Ring-like irregular bones that form the backbone.
A tunnel in the vertebral column that houses the spinal cord and meninges.
Palantine bone
The L-shaped bone that forms the back portion of the roof of the mouth.
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium.
Parietal bones
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
The bone located at the back of the skull and is the base of the cranium.
The forehead, or the bone located at the upper front of the skull
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
Periosteum
A connective tissue that covers the entire bone except at the articulations.
A body tissue that provides cushioning and holds bones, muscles, and organs together within the body. Connective tissue makes up cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
A sinus located in the frontal bone, above the eye sockets.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
Red bone marrow
Bone marrow that produces blood cells and is found within the spongy bone and the medullary cavity.
Bone marrow that is full of fatty tissue and blood vessels and is mainly a storage tissue within the central cavity of long bones.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
Mature cells found in bones
Sacrum
The lower section of the spinal region, located just below the lumbar region, which consists of five vertebrae fused at faint grooves known as transverse lines.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
The spinal region that makes up the low back, it contains the larges and most weight bearing bones of the vertebral column
The largest facial bone, making up the chin, lower jaw, and also supports the lower teeth.
Sesamoid bones
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium.
The bony projection on each vertebrae in the spine, it projects posteriorly from the vertebral arch.
Rod like cells bundled tightly together with tiny holes for nerves and blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to the bone.
Short bones
Bones in the skeletal system that are as long as they are wide, and provide the body with support without much movement.
Bones in the skeletal system that are located in the arms and legs and are longer than they are wide, giving the body most of its height.
Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.
Part of the skeletal system that includes the skull, rib cage, and the vertebral column.
Sinus
A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
A hole within a mass, in the human body it can contain organs or other body tissues.
The cavity in the human skull that contains the brain.
Ring-like irregular bones that form the backbone
Skeletal system
A framework of 206 bones that give the human body structure and form.
A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
The long slender portion of a bone, or the bone shaft
The main portion of the vertebrae.
Sphenoid bones
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium.
Bones in the skeletal system that are as long as they are wide, and provide the body with support without much movement.
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
Bones in the skeletal system that are located in the arms and legs and are longer than they are wide, giving the body most of its height.
Sphenoidal sinus cavities
Sinuses that are located on either side of the sphenoid bone
The largest sinus, located between the eye sockets and the upper teeth.
A sinus located in the frontal bone, above the eye sockets
A sinus that sits between the nose and the eyes and can vary in number between six and twelve.
Spinous process
The bony projection on each vertebrae in the spine, it projects posteriorly from the vertebral arch.
The spaces in the vertebrae through which nerve roots exit the spine.
Indented, flattened, or open parts of the bone
The end of a long bone, made up mostly of spongy bone tissue.
Spongy bone
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone
The bones on the left and right side of the head.
Bone marrow that is full of fatty tissue and blood vessels and is mainly a storage tissue within the central cavity of long bones
Bone marrow that produces blood cells and is found within the spongy bone and the medullary cavity.
Sutures
Fixed joints on the skull where the bones of the head connect.
The soft spots between the bones of the skull in an infant
The bones that make up the human face.
The forehead, or the bone located at the upper front of the skull.
Temporal bones
The bones on the left and right side of the head.
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium.
The lower section of the spinal region, located just below the lumbar region, which consists of five vertebrae fused at faint grooves known as transverse lines
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
Thoracic region
The largest section of the spinal region, consisting of 12 vertebrae that are attached to the rib cage.
The lower section of the spinal region, located just below the lumbar region, which consists of five vertebrae fused at faint grooves known as transverse lines.
The spinal region that makes up the low back, it contains the larges and most weight bearing bones of the vertebral column.
The spaces in the vertebrae through which nerve roots exit the spine.
Vertebrae
Ring-like irregular bones that form the backbone
The arching bone between the vertebral body and the spinous process.
The hard outer layer of bone that gives it the smooth, white, solid appearance
Disks that connect the vertebrae together, they are made up of fibrous cartilage that cushions the bones and absorbs shock.
Vertebral arch
The arching bone between the vertebral body and the spinous process.
A tunnel in the vertebral column that houses the spinal cord and meninges.
The bones on the left and right side of the head.
Wedge-shaped bones that help form the sides of the skull, the eye sockets, and the base of the cranium.
Vertebral body
The main portion of the vertebrae.
The spine or part of the axial skeleton that supports the torso and the head and houses the spinal cord.
A tunnel in the vertebral column that houses the spinal cord and meninges.
A short, thin bone that creates the lower portion of the nasal septum.
Vertebral column
The spine or part of the axial skeleton that supports the torso and the head and houses the spinal cord.
Ring-like irregular bones that form the backbone
The largest section of the spinal region, consisting of 12 vertebrae that are attached to the rib cage.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints
Vertebral foramen
A tunnel in the vertebral column that houses the spinal cord and meninges.
The spaces in the vertebrae through which nerve roots exit the spine.
A joint, or when two bones in the skeletal system are joined together in a moveable joint.
A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
Vomer
A short, thin bone that creates the lower portion of the nasal septum.
The bony projection on each vertebrae in the spine, it projects posteriorly from the vertebral arch.
The largest bones of the skull, covering the right and left sides of the head and joining at the top of the head.
The forehead, or the bone located at the upper front of the skull.
Yellow bone marrow
Bone marrow that is full of fatty tissue and blood vessels and is mainly a storage tissue within the central cavity of long bones.
Bone marrow that produces blood cells and is found within the spongy bone and the medullary cavity.
The lightweight part of the bone full of tiny spaces that are filled with bone marrow and blood vessels, it is also known as the cancellous bone.
A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
Zygomatic bones
The cheekbones, which also help shape the eye sockets.
The bones on the left and right side of the head
The L-shaped bone that forms the back portion of the roof of the mouth.
Bones in the skeletal system that grow inside of tendons and run across joints.
