Table of Contents
- 1 What is the term for opening for blood vessels and nerves?
- 2 What is a hole in the bone for arteries veins and nerves to pass through?
- 3 Which of the following refers to a hole or cave like opening in a bone?
- 4 Does blood flow through bones?
- 5 What is epicondyle?
- 6 Do ligaments have blood supply?
- 7 What kind of tumor is on the surface of the bone?
- 8 Where are mature bones located in the skeletal system?
What is the term for opening for blood vessels and nerves?
Foramen. Opening (foramen = hole) through which blood vessels, nerves or ligaments pass. Fossa.
What is a hole in the bone for arteries veins and nerves to pass through?
In anatomy and osteology, a foramen (/fəˈreɪmən/; plural foramina, /fəˈræmɪnə/ or foramens /fəˈreɪmənz/) is an open hole that is present in extant or extinct amniotes. Foramina inside the body of animals typically allow muscles, nerves, arteries, veins, or other structures to connect one part of the body with another.
Which of the following is an opening in a bone?
A foramen is any opening, particularly referring to those in bone.
Which of the following refers to a hole or cave like opening in a bone?
Bone Markings
| Table 1. Bone Markings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Marking | Description | Example |
| Foramen | Hole through bone | Foramen magnum in the occipital bone |
| Meatus | Opening into canal | External auditory meatus |
| Sinus | Air-filled space in bone | Nasal sinus |
Does blood flow through bones?
In general, bone blood flow is robust and centripetal. Following a skeletal injury, blood flow is increased by angiogenesis. If metabolic demand is decreased, blood flow is decreased by vascular remodeling (Figure 5).
What is the difference between a hole and an opening?
As nouns the difference between opening and hole is that opening is an act or instance of making or becoming open while hole is a hollow spot in a surface.
What is epicondyle?
noun. Anatomy. a rounded protuberance at the end of a bone, serving as a place of attachment for ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
Do ligaments have blood supply?
This is a very smart response from the body as we know that tendons and ligaments have a poor blood supply and therefore a slow healing time. The new blood vessels grow into the injured area to allow the healing process to speed up and bring vital nutrients into the area.
Do bones have blood vessels and nerves?
Bones are discrete organs made up of bone tissue, plus a few other things. The main misconception about bones then, is that they are made up of dead tissue. This is not true, they have cells, nerves, blood vessels and pain receptors.
What kind of tumor is on the surface of the bone?
A malignant tumor composed of cells derived from blood-forming tissues of the bone marrow. A normal projection on the surface of a bone that serves as an attachment for muscles and tendons. It is performed to treat osteoporosis related compression fractures.
Where are mature bones located in the skeletal system?
Terms in this set (90) A growth of new bone tissue in and around a fractured area, ultimately replaced by mature bone. These are bones of the toes. This joins muscle to the bone. This describes the portion of a bone located nearest to the midline. This term means an opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves,…
What is the medical term for bulging deposit?
The bulging deposit that forms around the area of the break during the healing of a fractured bone. The medical term for the form of arthritis that is commonly known as wear-and-tear arthritis. The opening in a bone through which the blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass.