Vocab Review

2. The largest and most superior bone in the pelvis, characterized by the flaring bone often referred to as the hip bone.
4. The eight bones that make up the carpus.
7. A bean-shaped muscular organ that holds food and connects the esophagus with the small intestine.
9. One of two bones in the forearm that connect to the humerus at the elbow joint. It is located on the same side as the pinky finger.
10. A hole, similar to a cavity that is connected to the nasal cavity
12. A worm-like projection attached to the inferior medial portion of the cecum.
14. A short, thin bone that creates the lower portion of the nasal septum.
15. Ribs 8-10. These ribs are attached to rib number seven with costal cartilage
18. A tough form of connective tissue that protects bone ends, forms a cushion between joints, and forms other structures in the body.
22. Bumps at the end of the femur that are proximal to the condyles and provide an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.
23. A vascular connective tissue found within the medullary cavity.
24. Bones in the skeletal system that are thin and flat, but vary greatly in shape.

1. The singular form of phalanges.
3. One of two muscular sphincters, this one is located at the end of the esophagus and functions to prevent food from the stomach from reentering the esophagus.
5. The flat bone, triangular in shape, which is located on the back over the upper ribs
6. The tailbone, or the most inferior position of the vertebral column that contains four fused vertebrae.
8. The long bone in the upper arm.
10. A lateral curvature of the spine, creating an “S” or “C” shaped curve in the vertebral column.
11. The pelvic girdle and sacrum; the bowl-shaped bony structure that supports and protects reproductive, urinary, and digestive organs.
13. The long bone that joins the sternum (top of the breastbone) to the scapula.
16. Bumps at the end of the femur that are proximal to the condyles and provide an attachment point for muscles and ligaments
17. The bones in the sole of the foot
19. Also known as osteomalacia.
20. Cavities of the skull that contain the eyes and their muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and fat
21. A mass of skeletal muscle in the oral cavity covered with mucous membrane.