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Bones Test Flashcards

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Functions of the skeletal system

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  1. Provides a flexible framework that supports the body and gives it shape. 2.protects the internal organs 3. A storage place for essential minerals such as calcium and phosphorus 4.serves as a center of production for red blood cells.
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What are the 4 types of bones.

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Slif. Short Long Irregular Flat.

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Epiphyses

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The enlarged ends of a long bone… Epiphyses are mainly composed of spongy bone tissue.

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Cartilage

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a spongy tissue, acts as a buffer between bones like a shock absorber.

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Periosteum

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is a tough membrane that adheres tightly to the outer surface of the bone. Periosteum is vital in nourishing the bones and in producing bone cells.

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Shaft

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the narrowing between joint ends

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Medullary canal

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is a narrow space located throught the length of the shaft. It is filled with yellow bone marrow.

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Joint

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The point at which 2 bones meet. The function of joints is to allow for movement of the body framework.

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Ligaments

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strong bands or chords of muscle that connects bones together or keeps organs in place

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What are the 3 types of joints

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  1. freely moveable: example: knee, shoulder 2. partially moveable: example: symphysis pubis 3. immoveable: example: skull
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Differences in the male system

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Larger skull Broader less sloped shoulders Longer Arms Longer legs Shorter torso

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Differences in girl system

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Narrower thorax Wider Pelvis Obliques slant of femur more pronounced

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13
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How many bones are in the skeletal system

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206, 300 when born

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14
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Skull

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15
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Mandible

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Clavicle

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Scapula

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Sternum

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Vertibrae

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Ribs

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Humerous

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Radius

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Ulna

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Carpels

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Metacarpals

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Phalanges

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Femur

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Patella

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Tibia

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Fibula

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Tarsals

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Metatarsals

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Phalanges

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Atlas

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Axis

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Cervical

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Thorac

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Lumbar

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Sacrum

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Coccyx

41
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Larger scull

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Male

42
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Broader less sloped shoulders

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Male

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Longer arms

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Male

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Longer legs

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Male

45
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Shorter torso

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Male

46
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Narrower thorax

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Female

47
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Wider pelvis

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Female

48
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Obliques slant of femur more pronounced

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Female

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