bones Flashcards

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1
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what is a bone

A

the hard solid organ that forms part of the skeleton

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2
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what are the 3 regions of bones

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head, trunk, limbs

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3
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what are the 2 types of bones

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spongy, compact

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4
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what are the 4 sizes of bones

A

flat bones, short bones, long bones and irregular bones

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5
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long bones

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  • long, think middle and rounded ends
  • compact with bone marrow in the middle
  • in limbs
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6
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short bones

A
  • cubic in shape

- spongy, found in wrists and ankles

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7
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flat bones

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  • flat, curved and thin

- outer layer compact bone, inside the spongy bone

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8
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irregular bones

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do not have a specific shape `

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9
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how do bones support us

A

the skeleton is rigid, allowing us to stand, sit also holds our organs in place

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10
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how do bones protect us

A

protect our vital organs

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11
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how do our bones allow us to move

A

act as a lever to allow us to move

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12
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what do bones store

A

calcium, phosphorus on the outside and can supply or store the blood with these minerals

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13
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what does bone marrow do

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produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

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14
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what are names of some of the bones in our body

A
madible
clavicle
sternum
ribs
vertebrae
humerus
femur
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