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Chapter Six Flashcards

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anatomy

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the study of body structure.

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physiology

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The study of the body function

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Thyroid Cartilage

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The winged-shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the Adam’s apple

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musculoskeletal

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The system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement

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Skeleton

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The bones of the body

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Muscles

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Tissues that contract to allow movement of a body part

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Ligaments

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Tissues that connect bone to bone

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Tendons

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Tissues that connect muscle to bone

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Skull

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The bony structure of the head

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Cranium

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The top, back and sides of the skull

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Mandible

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The lower jaw bone

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Maxillae

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The two fused bones forming the upper jaw

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Nasal

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The nasal bones

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Orbits

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The bony structures around the eyes; the eye sockets

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Zygomatic Arches

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The bones that form the structure of the cheeks

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Vertebrae

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The 33 bones in the spinal column

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Thorax

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The chest

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Sternum

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The breast bone

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Manubrium

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The superior portion of the sternum

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Xiphoid

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The inferior portion of the sternum (breast bone)

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Pelvis

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the basin-shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities.

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Ilium

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The superior and widest portion of the pelvis

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Ischium

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The lower posterior portions of the pelvis

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Pubis

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The medial anterior portion of the of the pelvis

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Acetabulum

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The pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint

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Femur

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The large bone of the thigh

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Patella

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The kneecap

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Tibia

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The medial and larger bone of the lower leg

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Fibula

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The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

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Malleolus

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protrusion on the side of the ankle. The lateral malleolus, at the lower end of the fibula, is seen on the outer ankle; the medial malleolus, at the lower end of the tibia, is seen on the inner ankle.

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Tarsals

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The ankle bones

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Metatarsals

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The foot bone

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Calcaneus

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The heel bone

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Phalanges

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The toe and finger bones

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Clavicle

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The collarbone

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Scapula

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The shoulder blade

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acromion

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The highest portion of the shoulder

38
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acromioclavicular joint

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the joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet

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