Musculoskeletal System

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Musculoskeletal system

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The system of bones and skeletal muscles that supports and protects the body and permits movement
Three main functions:
1. To give the body shape
2. To protect vital organs
3. To provide for body movement

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Skeleton

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The bones of the body, includes the skull, spine, ribs, sternum, shoulders and upper extremities, and pelvis and lower extremities

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Muscles

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Tissues that can 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 jawbone

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Maxillae

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The two fused bones forming the upper jaw

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Nasal bones

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The nose 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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Spinal column(spine)

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Provides structure and support for the body and houses and protects the spinal cord. Essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions.

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Vertebrae

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The 33 bones of the spinal column

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Cervical division

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Neck area of the spine, includes 7 vertebrae

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Thoracic division

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Thorax, ribs and upper back area of the spine, includes 12 vertebrae

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Lumbar division

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Lower back area of the spine, includes 5 vertebrae

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Sacral division

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Back wall of the pelvis area of the spine, includes 5 vertebrae

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Coccyx division

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Tailbone area of the spine, includes 4 vertebrae

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Thorax

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The chest

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Thoracic cavity

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Internal cavity containing the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels

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Sternum

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The breastbone

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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(breastbone)

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Pelvis(hip)

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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. Contains the Iliad crest which is the wide and bony wing felt towards the waist

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Ischium

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The inferior, posterior portions of the pelvis

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Pubis

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The medial anterior portion 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, sits anterior to the knee joint