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Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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1
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Division of the skeletal system

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Appendicular -coming off the body
Axial -trunk of the bones

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Adaption of rabbits Skelton to help it hop

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Longer hind limbs

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3
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Two musculoskeletal disorders

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Hip dysplasia
Scurvy

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Function of ligament

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Connects bone to bone allows movement

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Function of tendon

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Connects bone to muscle to allow movement

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6
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Symptoms of hip dysplasia in dogs

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Difficulty standing up
Pain

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Internal structure of bones in mammals

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Strong and dense
Blood production

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Internal structure of bones in birds

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Honeycomb structure
Lighter for flight

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Four functions of skeletal system

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Movement
Structure
Protection
Blood reproduction
Attach muscles

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10
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Three functions of integumentary system

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Protection
Dispose waste
Reduces dehydration

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Three types of joint

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Synovial
Hinge
Ball and socket

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Three layers of skin

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Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer

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Differences between tendons and ligament

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Tendons attach muscles to bone but ligaments attach bone to bone

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Two glands in the structure of skin

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Sebaceous/ oil gland
Sweat gland

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Describe epidermis

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Top layer and is waterproof

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Describe dermis

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Middle layer and contains hair follicles

17
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Describe subcutaneous layer

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Bottom layer and stores fat for insulin

18
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Define haematopoiesis

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Production of blood cells / blood production

19
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Two types of skeletal joints

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Ball and socket
Hinge

20
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Two adaptions of structure of a bird so it can fly

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Bones are hollow to reduce weight
Less bones so there lighter to fly

21
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Two functions of feathers

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Flight
Insulation

22
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What do contour feathers do

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Outside feathers that keep the body dry

23
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What do flight feathers do

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Support tail during flight

24
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Down feathers

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Provide insulation

25
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Functions of integumentary system

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Includes skin, hair, feathers etc
Skin is for protection
Include the three layer of skin

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