Musculoskeletal System - Intro and Words Parts Flashcards
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epiphysis
A
end of a bone
2
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epiphyseal plate
A
growth plate
3
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diaphysis
A
middle of bone
4
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metaphysis
A
neck of bone, the small area connecting the epiphysis to the diaphysis
5
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axial skeleton
A
skull, spine, sternum and ribs
6
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appendicular skeleton
A
bones of the upper and lower extremities
7
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joint
A
where two bones meet
8
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muscle
A
collection of muscle fiber bundles
9
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fascia
A
thin sheet of connective tissues that cover the muscles
10
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skeletal muscle
A
muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and that moves bones voluntarily
11
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cardiac muscle
A
involuntary muscle found only in the heart
12
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smooth muscle
A
involuntary muscle that lines many internal organs of the body
13
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oste/o
A
bone
14
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crani/o
A
head, skull
15
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cervic/o
A
neck
