Skeletal Structure and Function Flashcards

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Functions of the skeleton (5)

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structure, locomotion, protection, storage, haemopoiesis

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axial definition

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runs from skull to tip of tail

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3
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appendicular definition

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the limbs and their attachments

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4
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3 axial examples

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rib cage, skull, scapula, mandible

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5
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3 appendicular examples

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metatarsals, femur, ulna, fibula, radius, tibia, humerous

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6
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long bones function

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support weight and movement

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7
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long bones loctation

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appendicular skeleton

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8
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examples of long bones

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femur, small bones in fingers

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short bones function

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provide stability and some movement

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10
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short bones location

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wrist and ankle joints

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11
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short bones examples

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lunate, talus, cuboid

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flat bones function

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protect internal organs

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13
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flat bones location

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skull, thoratic cage, pelvis

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14
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flat bones example

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nasal, vomer, frontal

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15
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irregular bones function

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protect internal organs

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16
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irregular bones location

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vertebrete

17
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irregular bones examples

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pubis, illion, ribs

18
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sesamoid bones function

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protect tendons from stress and wear

19
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sesamoid bones location

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embedded in tendons

20
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sesamoid bones examples

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patella