Anatomy Flashcards
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Cartilage
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A firm, connective tissue.
2
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Ossifictation
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The process of development from cartilage to bone.
3
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Antagonistic Pairs
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Muscles that work together to create movement.
4
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Agonist
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The muscle or bone working in the antagonist pair.
5
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Antagonist
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The relaxing bone or muscle in the antagonistic pair.
6
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Ligaments
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Elastic fibres that connect bone to bone.
7
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Tendons
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Non-Elastic fibres that connect bone to muscle.
8
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Long Bones
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- Longer than they are wide.
- Soft centre surrounded by a hard outer casting.
- Used as levers to enable the body to move.
- Tibia and fibula used in running.
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Short Bones
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- Approximately as long as they are wide.
- Have large quantities of bone marrow to make blood vessels.
- Carpals and tarsals.
- Weight bearing bones.
- Often shock absorbing bones.
10
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Flat Bones
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- Flat and particularly strong.
- Have muscles attached that provide protection.
- Scapula and the cranium.
11
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Irregular Bones
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- All remaining bones are classed as irregular bones.
- Are often unusual in appearance.
- Uses include both protection and muscle attachment.
- Bones in the vertebral column and the jaw.
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Functions of the Bones
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- Protection of vital organs.
- Muscle Attachment.
- Joints for Movement.
- Produce Platelets.
- Red and White Blood Cell Production.
- Storage of phosphorous and iron.
