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| outermost layer of the bone, made up of fibrous tissue |
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| dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum |
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| contains little spaces like a sponge and is encased in the layers of compacct bone |
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| membranouis lining of the hollow cavity of the bone |
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| material found in the cavities of bones |
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| thick, blood-like material found in flat bones and the ends of llong bones. located of blood cell formation |
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| soft, fatty material found in the medullary cavity of long bones |
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| made up of bones called vertebrae or vertebra through which the spinal cord runs. the vertebral column protects the spinal cord, supports the haed, and provides a point of attachment for ribs and muscles |
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| cervical vertebrae [C1-C7] |
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| first set of seven bones, forming the neck |
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| thoracic vertebrae [T1-T12] |
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| second set of 12 vertebrae, they articulate with the 12 pairs of ribs to form the outward curve of the spine |
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| third set of five larger vertebrae, which forms the inward curve of the spine |
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| next five vertebrae, which fuse together to form a triangular bone positioned between the two hip bones |
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| four vertebrae fused together to form the tailbone |
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| part of the vertebral arch |
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| extension of the scapula, which forms the high point of the shoulder |
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| lower portion of the sternum |
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| made up of three bones fused together |
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| lower, rear portion on whcih one sits |
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| upper, wing-shaped part on each side |
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| anterior portion of the pelvic bone |
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| large socket in the pelvic bone for the head of the femur |
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| smooth layer of gristle covering the contacting surface of joints |
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| crescent shaped cartilage found in the knee |
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| cartilaginous pad foudn between the vertebrae in the spine |
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| cartilaginous joint at which two pubic bones fuse together |
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