Bones and teeth Flashcards

1
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Osteology

A

The study of skeletal material

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2
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Functions of skeleton

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Structural support

Storage of important minerals

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3
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What bones can tell us

A

Muscle marks: size and functions of muscles
General structure of animal
non-social behavior: locomotion, diet defense, etc
Taxonomic characteristics

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4
Q

Humans and chimpz have how many bones

A

206

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5
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ossification centers

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these cells primary job is to make bones and fuse them together

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6
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facts: bones in vertebrates are made of maximum support with minimum amount of material

A

iliam, pubis, ischium

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7
Q

Teeth good for diet and defense

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statement

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8
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3 important parts to a tooth

A

flat: this grind foods
Point: to eat insects (breaks body easier)
Edge: Eat meat (like canines to slice meat)

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9
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Mammals heterodont

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incisors
canine
premolars
molars

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10
Q

human number in teeth

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2.1.2.3

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