4.1 Word Parts of the Musculoskeletal System Bones Flashcards
1
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Bones
A
Starts as cartilages
2
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Osteocytes
A
Blood vessels penetrate the cartilage and bone cells (osteocytes)
3
Q
Metaphysis
A
growth center lies
4
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Epiphysis
A
area between the end of the bone
5
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Diaphysis
A
long shaft of the bone
6
Q
Vertebrae
A
Small bone that comes together
7
Q
Cervical
A
Neck section
8
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Thoratic
A
Chest upper section
9
Q
Lumbar
A
lower
10
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brachio
A
upper arm
11
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wrist
A
carp/o
12
Q
Tendon
A
hold muscle to bone
13
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Ligaments
A
hold bone to bone
14
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Cartilage
A
surrounds bones at the joints and allows smooth movement among them
15
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bursae,
A
tendons lie sacs of fluid. help keep muscles and bones moving smoothly as well.
