Many anatomical terms descriptive of bone are defined in anatomical terminology, and are often derived from Greek and Latin. Bone in the human body is categorized into long bone, short bone, flat bone, irregular bone and sesamoid bone.
Different types of bone
Different types of bone markings and features.
Gross overview of the features of long bones in a fully grown adult.
The epiphyseal plate is the area in which bone growth occurs after birth through endochondral ossification.
Anatomical terminology is a form of scientific terminology used by anatomists, zoologists, and health professionals such as doctors, physicians, and pharmacists.
The human body is shown in anatomical position in an anterior view and a posterior view. The regions of the body are labeled in boldface.
Abdominal regions are used for example to localize pain.
The three anatomical planes of the body: the sagittal, transverse (or horizontal), frontal planes
The biceps brachii flex the lower arm. The brachioradialis, in the forearm, and brachialis, located deep to the biceps in the upper arm, are both synergists that aid in this motion.