A&P SKELETON AND MUSCULAR SYSTEMS

Question 0

SKELETAL MUSCLE

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attaches to and moves the skeleton (voluntary muscle)

Question 1

SKELETON

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The bong framework upon which the rest of the body is built, providing attachment for the muscular system and carries and protects the cardio and resp systems

Question 2

JOINT

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a place on the body where two or more bones meet

Question 3

APPENDICULAR SKELETON

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the bones of the upper and lower limbs and their girdles that join to the axial skeleton

Question 4

AXIAL SKELETON

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this forms the long axis of the body and includes the bones of the skull, spine and rib cage

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LIGAMENT

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tough band of fibrous, slightly elastic connector tissue that attaches one bone to another

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TENDON

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a very strong connective tissue that attaches skeletal muscle to bone

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COLLAGEN

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a fibrous protein with great strength that is the main component of bone

Question 8

CALCIUM

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the mineral stored in bone that keeps it hard an strong. 99% of the body’s calcium is stored in bone

Question 9

DIAPHYSIS

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the shaft/ middle part of a long bone

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EPIPHYSIS

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the end portion of a long bone

Question 11

BONE MARROW

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connective tissue found in the spaces inside bone that is the site of blood cell production and fat storage

Question 12

GROWTH PLATE

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the area of growing tissue near the end of long bones in children and adolescents, often referred to as the epiphyseal plate. when physical nitrite os reached, growth plate replaced by solid bone

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ARTICULAR CARTILAGE

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a thin layer of glassy- smooth cartilage that is quite spongy and covers the end of bones at a joint

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JOINT CAVITY

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a space within a synovial joint that contains synovial fluid

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BURSA (PL. BURSAE)

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a flattened fibrous sac lined with synovial fluid that contains a thin film of synovial fluid. It’s function is to prevent friction at sites in the body where ligaments, muscles, tendons or bones might run together

Question 16

MENISCUS (PL. MENISCI)

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a wedge of white fibrocartilage that improves the fit between adjacent bones, makes joints stable and reduces wear and tear on surfaces

Question 17

PAD OF FAT

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a fatty pad that pi idea cushioning between the fibrous capsule and a bone or muscle