Skeletal System

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  1. acetabulum
    the cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tube
  2. acromion
    the outermost point of the spine of the shoulder blade
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tube
  3. ankle
    the part of the body between the foot and the lower leg
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tube
  4. articular
    relating to or affecting the joints of the body
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tuberc
  5. bone
    rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tuberc
  6. bursa
    a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  7. calcaneus
    the largest tarsal bone; forms the human heel
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  8. calcium
    a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  9. cancellous
    having an open or latticed or porous structure
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  10. carpal
    of or relating to the wrist
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  11. cartilage
    tough elastic tissue, mostly converted to bone in adults
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  12. cavity
    a space that is enclosed or surrounded by something
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  13. cervical
    relating to or associated with the neck
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  14. clavicle
    bone linking the scapula and sternum
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  15. coccyx
    the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  16. column
    a line of units following one after another
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  17. comminute
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  18. compound
    a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  19. compression
    the act of applying force
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  20. condyle
    a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  21. cortical
    of or relating to a cortex
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  22. costal
    of or relating to or near a rib
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  23. diaphysis
    the main (mid) section of a long bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  24. distal
    situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  25. epiphyseal
    relating to the epiphysis of a bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tuberc
  26. epiphysis
    the end of a long bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  27. ethmoid
    one of the eight bones of the cranium
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  28. extremity
    the outermost or farthest region or point
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  29. femoral
    of or relating to or near the femur or thigh
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  30. fibula
    the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  31. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  32. fontanelle
    a membrane-covered gap between bones in an infant's skull
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  33. foramen
    a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  34. fossa
    a concavity in a surface
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  35. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  36. frontal
    belonging to the front part
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  37. humerus
    bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  38. ilium
    the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  39. impact
    the striking of one body against another
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  40. impacted
    wedged or packed in together
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  41. intervertebral
    pertaining to the space between two vertebrae
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tube
  42. ischium
    one of the three sections of the hipbone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  43. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  44. lacrimal
    of or relating to tears
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tube
  45. lamina
    a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  46. lateral
    situated at or extending to the side
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  47. lesion
    any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  48. ligament
    a band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  49. lumbar
    of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  50. mandibular
    relating to the lower jaw
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  51. manubrium
    the upper part of the breastbone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  52. maxillary
    of or relating to the upper jaw
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  53. medial
    relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  54. medullary
    containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  55. metacarpal
    of or relating to the metacarpus
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  56. metaphysis
    the growing part of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphysis
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tuberc
  57. metastatic
    relating to or affected by metastasis
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  58. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  59. nasal
    of or in or relating to the nose
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  60. neural
    of or relating to the nervous system
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  61. occipital
    of or relating to the occiput
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  62. olecranon
    process of the ulna that forms the outer bump of the elbow
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  63. osteoblast
    a cell from which bone develops
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  64. osteoclast
    cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tuberc
  65. osteomalacia
    abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  66. osteomyelitis
    an inflammation of bone and bone marrow
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  67. osteoporosis
    abnormal loss of bony tissue due to a lack of calcium
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  68. parietal
    of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the cranium
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  69. patella
    a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  70. pelvis
    the structure of the skeleton supporting the lower limbs
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  71. periosteum
    a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones (except at their extremities) and serving as an attachment for tendons and muscles; contains nerves and blood vessels that nourish the enclosed bone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  72. phalanx
    any closely ranked crowd of people
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  73. proximal
    situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  74. pubis
    one of the three sections of the hipbone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  75. radius
    a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  76. reduction
    the act of decreasing something
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  77. rheumatologist
    a physician specializing in rheumatic diseases
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  78. rib
    any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  79. rickets
    childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  80. sacral
    of or relating to or near the sacrum
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  81. scapula
    flat triangular bone on the side of the shoulder in humans
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  82. sesamoid
    any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  83. sinus
    an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  84. skull
    the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  85. sphenoid
    butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  86. spinal
    of or relating to the spine or spinal cord
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  87. spinous
    shaped like a spine or thorn
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  88. spongy
    easily squashed
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  89. sternum
    the breastbone
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  90. suture
    a seam used in surgery
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  91. symphysis
    a growing together of parts or structures
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  92. synovial
    relating to or secreting synovia
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  93. talipes
    congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  94. talus
    the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  95. tarsal
    of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  96. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  97. tendon
    a band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  98. thoracic
    of or relating to the chest or thorax
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae th...
  99. thorax
    the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  100. tibia
    the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  101. transverse
    extending or lying across, in a crosswise direction
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  102. trochanter
    one of the bony prominences developed near the upper extremity of the femur to which muscles are attached
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  103. tubercle
    small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  104. tuberosity
    a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  105. ulna
    the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae thora...
  106. vertebra
    one of the bony segments of the spinal column
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebrae
  107. vertebral
    of or relating to or constituting vertebrae
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  108. vertebral column
    the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  109. vomer
    thin trapezoidal bone of the skull forming the posterior and inferior parts of the nasal septum
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
  110. zygomatic
    of or relating to the cheek region of the face
    bone joint muscle orthodedist rheumatologist osteoblast osteoclast calcium sesamoid diaphysis epiphysis epiphyseal metaphysis periosteum articular cartilage cortical haversian medullary cavity cancellous spongy tra becular trochanter femoral tubercle tuberosity condyle fossa foramen fissure sinus suture fontanelle frontal parietal temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid nasal lacrimal maxillary mandibular zygomatic vomer sinus skull vertebral column spinal intervertebral cervical vertebra...
Created on Mon Nov 30 15:22:01 EST 2009 (updated Wed Dec 02 19:43:40 EST 2009)

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