Skeletal Flashcards
0
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Articulation
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Joint
1
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-itis
A
Inflammation of
2
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Appendicular
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Includes the 126 bones of the pelvis, shoulders, arms and legs
3
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Axial
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Includes the 80 bones of the head and trunk
4
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Bursa
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Saclike cavity filled with fluid to prevent friction
5
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Cancellous
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Spongy structure
6
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Cartilage
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Fibrous connective tissue
7
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Collagen
A
White protein fibers of the skin, tendons, bone, and cartilage
8
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Compact
A
Having a dense structure
9
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Degeneration
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Having progressive less function
10
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Extremity
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Arm or leg
11
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Fascia
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Fibrous connective tissue that joins organs
12
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Ligament
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Fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone
13
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Marrow
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Soft organic material filling the cavities of bones
14
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Orthopedic
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Pertaining to the corrections of deformities
