Skeletal System Flashcards
1
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Shape of bones
A
long bone, short bone, flat bone, irregular bone
2
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functions of bones
A
support, protection, storage, movement, haematopoiesis and erythropoiesis
3
Q
Functions of joints
A
permits wide or short range of moevement,
4
Q
3 types of joint
A
- fibrous
- Cartilaginous
- Synovial
5
Q
Fibrous joint
A
lack of joint cavity limited to no movement
6
Q
cartilaginous joint
A
lacks joint cavity, limited movement
7
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synovial joint
A
jointy cavity, limited movement by: structure of bones, strength of ligaments, tendons and capsules and size & arrangement of muscles that span the joints. Filled with fluid that acts as a lubricant and nourishes the joint
8
Q
Synovial Joints
A
plane, saddle, hinge, ball and socket, pivot, ellipsoid
9
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body movement
A
flexion, extension, abduction (away from body). adduction (towards body),.
