Intro A

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Skeletal System definition

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all of the bones and cartilage of the body that collectively provide the supporting framework for the muscles and organs

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Articulating surface

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The part of the bone that enters into the formation of a joint

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Articulation

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A joint between two or more bones

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Bony sinus

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hollow cavity within bone

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border

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ridge of bone separating two surfaces

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condyle

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smooth rounded projection of bone that forms part of joint

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facet

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small, flat articulating surface

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fissure/cleft

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narrow slit

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Foramen

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hole in a structure

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Fossa

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hollow or depression

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meatus

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tube shaped cavity within a bone

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septum

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partition separating two cavities

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6 functions of bone

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framework of body 
attachment of muscles and tendons 
movement 
protect organs 
haemopoiesis 
mineral storage

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3 examples of long bone

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femur, tibia and fibula

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5 types of bones

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long, short, irregular, flat and sesamoid

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example of short bone

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carpal

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example of irregular bones

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vertebrae

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example of flat bones

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sternum

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example of sesamoid bone

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patella

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what do bone markings allow for

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give attachment to muscle tendons and ligaments

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What does axial skeleton consist of

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skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum

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what does appendicular skeleton consist of

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shoulder girdle + upper limbs and hip girdle + lower limbs

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what defines a joint

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site at which any two or more bones articulate or come together

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Do fibrous joints allow movement

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no

Question 25

Important example of fibrous joint

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sutures

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description of the movement of cartilaginous joints

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either immovable or has limited degree of movement

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example of limited moving cartilaginous joint

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between vertebra

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description of synovial joints

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presence of space or capsule between the bones allowing range of movement

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parts of bone that are in contact are always covered with

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hyaline cartilage

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Describe capsular joint

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joint surrounded by a sleeve of fibrous tissue which holds the bones together, protecting from injury

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What areas of the joint does the synovial membrane cover

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all non weight bearing surfaces

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5 synovial fluid functions

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nourishes the structure
phagocytes 
lubricant 
stability 
keeps bones together

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what are bursa/bursae

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sac of synovial fluid in joints that act as a cushion

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generally synovial bursa contain up to how much fluid

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4mm

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are collapsed synovial bursa visualized

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no

Question 36

describe supination

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turning palm of hand up

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describe eversion

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turning sole of soot out

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describe circumduction

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movement of limb or digit in the shape of a cone

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6 types of synovial joints

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plane, saddle, hinge, pivot, ball and socket, ellipsoid

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example of ball and socket

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shoulder and hip

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example of hinge

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elbow, knee, ankle, joints in phalanges

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hinge joints restricted to what movement

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extension and flexion

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description of gliding joint

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articular surfaces are mostly flat and glide over one another

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examples of gliding joints

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carpal bones, tarsal bones, spinal vertebra

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pivot joint main example

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head on the C1 vertebra

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what is a condyle joint

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one bone sits in a cup depression of another bone

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condyle joint examples

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joints between metacarpal, phalanges of hand, metatarsal and phalangeal bones of foot

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saddle joint example

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thumb

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shade joint is like what joint? whats the difference

Answer 49

condyle joint but it has more flexibility