COMPEND OF ANATOMY. 



Define the term Anatomy. Derived from the Greek dva ana, through, and 

 lipvtiv temnein, to cut, it strictly means dissection, but is technically applied to 

 that science which treats of the structure of organized bodies. 



What are the divisions of Descriptive Human Anatomy ? They are, 

 Osteology, the anatomy of the bones; Syndesmology, of the joints; Myology, 

 of the muscles ; Angiology, of the vessels ; Neurology, of the nerves ; Splanch- 

 nology, of the internal viscera ; Adenology, of the glands ; Dermatology, of the 

 skin ; Genesiology, of the generative organs. 



State the number of Bones in the Adult Human Skeleton. It is variously 

 stated by different anatomists. Excluding the teeth, the Wormian and sesa- 

 moid bones, and the ossicles of the middle ear, the whole number would be 

 200 ; excluding also the 2 patellae, and the hyoid bone, would leave in the 

 skeleton proper 197 bones. 



Describe the Long Bones. They number 90, act as supports, or levers, 

 and are known by having a medullary canal in the centre of each, a shaft 

 (diaphysis], and two extremities. They are developed by osseous deposit in 

 cartilage. 



Describe the Short Bones. Numbering 30, they are found where strength 

 is required, but limited motion. They also are developed by osseous deposit 

 in cartilage. 



Describe the Flat Bones. They number 38, protect the viscera by forming 

 walls around them, and afford extensive attachment for muscles. They are 

 developed by osseous deposit in membranes, and consists of 2 dense layers, 

 separated by a cellular or cancellated osseous tissue, the diploe. 



What are the Irregular Bones ? They are 39 in number, and include the 

 vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, the temporal, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones, and the 

 bones of the face, except the nasal, lachrymal, and vomer. 



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