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Anatomy and Physiology of Bones Structure, Functions, and Skeletal System Explained

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Learn the anatomy and physiology of bones, including bone structure, functions, types of bones, bone tissue, growth, remodeling, and the role of the skeletal system in the human body.

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Anatomy and Physiology Bones
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1. The main part of a bone from which other markings Body
often extend

2. A tube-like opening through which nerves and blood Canal
vessels often pass

3. A large, rounded projection where the bone articu- Condyle
lates with part of another bone

4. A narrow ridge of on the bone, usually found where a Crest
flat muscle, tendon, or ligament attaches to the bone

5. The cylindrical shaft of a long bone Diaphysis

6. The enlarged end of a long bone. Often includes other Epiphysis
makings such as condyles or epicondyles

7. A smooth, flat area where the done articulates with Facet
part of another bone

8. a narrow elongated opening, usually in irregular in Fissure
shape. Nerves and blood vessels often pass through
fissures

9. A round or oval hole through a bone, not as long as a Foramen
canal or meatus

10. A large, flat region or shallow depression on a bone Fossa

11. A narrow depression on a bone through which some Grove
other structure runs

12. A rounded enlargement carries on a neck of a bone Head
which takes part in forming a joint



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13. A narrow ridge, smaller than a crest, but also a place Line
where a flat ligament, tendon, or muscle attaches to
to bone

14. A tube like opening or passage in a bone Meatus

15. A narrow region at one end of a long bone, leading to Neck
a head

16. A general term for a long projection from a bone Process

17. A general term for a small, irregular projection from a Protuberance
bone

18. A round or flattened extension from the body of a Ramus
bone, usually for articulation with another bone

19. An air-filled cavity within a bone, lined by mucous Sinus
membrane

20. A sharp, slender projection of a bone for muscle, ten- Spine
don, or ligament attachment

21. A large, irregularly shaped projection of bone Trochanter

22. A small round projection of bone Tubercle

23. A large, rounded projection of a bone for muscle at- Tuberosity
tachment, usually rough.

24. An elongated, flattened extension of a bone Wing

25. Frontal bone





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26. Supraorbital margin




27. Supraorbital foramen




28. Parietal bone




29. Occipital bone






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30. Foramen magnum




31. Occipital condyle




32. Hypoglossal canal




33. External occipital protuberance




34. Superior nuchal line




35. Temporal bone

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