Anatomical Terminology Skeletal System Body Cavities T T

Anatomical Terminology Skeletal System

Body Cavities T T A A T A

Body Direction and Location Anterior Inferior Posterior Superior Caudal Lateral Cranial Medial Proximal Rostral Distal Palmar Dorsal Plantar Ventral Prone Supine

Body Planes Transverse Plane http: //www. spineuniverse. com/displayarticle. php/article 1023. html

e l e k S e Th m e t s y S tal

Bone Classification - Appearance

Bone Classification - Shape Long Short Flat Irregular

Bone Morphology Foramen Condyle Meatus Tuber(osity) Process

Joints

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AXIAL SKELETON = skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum

AXIAL SKELETON = skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum APPENDICULAR SKELETON = bones that make up the appendages

AXIAL SKELETON = skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum APPENDICULAR SKELETON = bones that make up the appendages Pectoral limb – arms, forelegs, wings and the scapula Pelvic limb – legs or hind legs and the pelvis

Pectoral limb – arms, forelegs, wings and the scapula humerus radius ulna scapula carpals metacarpals phalanges sesamoids Pelvic limb – legs or hind legs and the pelvis femur tibia fibula patella fabella tarsals metatarsals phalanges

BIRDS: SKELETAL ADAPTATIONS FOR FLIGHT

BIRDS: SKELETAL ADAPTATIONS FOR FLIGHT • Fusion and elimination of bones

BIRDS: SKELETAL ADAPTATIONS FOR FLIGHT • Fusion and elimination of bones • Pneumatization

BIRDS: SKELETAL ADAPTATIONS FOR FLIGHT • Fusion and elimination of bones • Pneumatization • Keeled sternum

BIRDS: SKELETAL ADAPTATIONS FOR FLIGHT • Fusion and elimination of bones • Pneumatization • Keeled sternum • Scapula: narrow, flat rod

BIRDS: SKELETAL ADAPTATIONS FOR FLIGHT • Fusion and elimination of bones • Pneumatization • Keeled sternum • Scapula: narrow, flat rod • Skeletal muscle differences