Human A&P Lab Practical Word List for the Skeletal System
Pelvis:
Acetabulum
ischial spine
ilium
pubis
obturator foramen
ischial tuberosity
sciatic notch
ischium
iliac crest
anterior iliac spines (both)
Scapula:
Spine, acromion process, coracoid process, Glenoid fossa
Vertebra:
Body, vertebral foramen, articulating processes, transverse processes, spinous process
Skull:
frontal
parietal
occipital
temporal
sphenoid
lacrimal
maxilla
mandible
zygomatic
nasal
vomer
mastoid process
styloid process
zygomatic arch
infraorbital foramen
mental foramen
foramen magnum
external auditory meatus
Radius:
Humerus:
radial tuberosity, styloid process
Head, greater tubercle, lesser tubercle, Trochlea, capitulum
Ulna:
olecranon fossa, coronoid fossa
olecranon process, trochlear notch, coronoid process, styloid process
Femur:
Head, greater trochanter, lesser trochanter, lateral condyle, medial condyle lateral & medial epicondyles
Tibia/fibula:
tibial tuberosity, anterior crest, medial malleolus, intercondylar eminence, lateral malleolus
Skeletal System Review: Labeling
Full Skeleton:
Acetabulum
Manubrium
Phalanges (2x)
Talus
Costal cartilage
Femur
Humerus
Vertebral Column:
Atlas
Axis
Sacrum
Lumbar region
Coccyx
Cervical region
Thoracic region
mandible
patella
sternum
coccyx
occipital
frontal
ischium
parietal
scapula
clavicle
metatarsals
rib
Ilium
xiphoid process
Long Bone Anatomy:
compact bone
medullary cavity
epiphysis
articular cartilage
yellow marrow
red marrow
periosteum
Diaphysis
Epiphyseal line
Cancellous (spongy) bone
Skull (anterior and lateral):
frontal
parietal
lacrimal
maxilla
vomer
mastoid process
styloid process
mental foramen
lambdoidal suture
squamosal suture
sacrum
carpals
metacarpals
radius
temporal
ulna
Synovial Joint:
articular cartilage
fibrous capsule
synovial membrane
synovial cavity
occipital
mandible
zygomatic arch
foramen magnum
calcaneus
maxilla
pubis
tarsals
tibia
fibula
Vertebra:
Body
Pedicle
spinous process
vertebral foramen
articulating process
transverse process
vertebral arch
temporal
sphenoid
zygomatic
nasal
coronal suture
external auditory meatus
Lab Practical:
The lab practical and labeling test will be taken together. You can work on the labeling portion of the test while at the
“rest stations”. The labeling portion will have a word bank (matching). This may be used for the practical portion. The
practical will cover all the components of the lab as well as the “practice” practical.
Skeletal System Review Outline (Written Test)
1. Functions of the Skeletal System: Know all six
2. Classification of Bone: Long, Short, Flat, Irregular
a. Be able to give examples of each
b. Know the anatomy of a long bone
3. Bone Remodeling and Maintenance
a. Endochondral versus intramembranous bone formation (basics)
b. Know the hormones involved and what they do: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin
c. Other factors: Gravity, exercise
d. Vitamin D, Calcium homeostasis and functions
4. Microscopic Anatomy & Physiology
a. Know the functions of the Haversian Canal, Canaliculi, lamellae, lacunae and bone cells
5. Axial vs. Appendicular Skeleton
a. Be able to identify bones as part of the axial or appendicular divisions
6. Sinuses
a. What are they?
b. What are their functions?
c. What bones contain the paranasal sinuses?
7. The Vertebral Column
a. Know the 5 regions and general characteristics of each region
b. Know the names of the first two cervical vertebrae
8. The Ribs
a. Know the differences between true, false and floating ribs
9. Pectoral and Pelvic Girdles
a. Know the bones that make up the pelvic bone
b. Know the differences between the male and female pelvis
c. Know the bones that make up the pectoral girdle
10. Joints
a. Know the main types: Synarthroses, diarthroses, amphiarthroses
b. Provide examples of each type and describe the movement allowed
c. Know the structure of a typical diarthrotic joint