SKELETAL SYSTEM

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The skeletal and muscular systems are very closely linked and are often referred to as the

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musculo-skeletal system

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provides the framework that allows movement to take place

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skeleton

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provide the energy to pull our bones and joints into the correct positions needed for different types of physical activity

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skeletal muscles

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provides the body with an overall structural framework

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skeletal system

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two divisions of the skeletal system

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axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton

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found around the VERTICAL AXIS of the body

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Axial Skeleton

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the axial skeleton includes

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skull, vertebral column, sternum (breastbone), and ribs.

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consists of the UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS and the girdles that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton.

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Appendicular Skeleton

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The pectoral girdle (or shoulder) is associated with the

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upper limbs (arms)

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the pelvic girdle (or pelvis) is associated with the

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lower limbs (legs)

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bones that are arranged in a manner that allows people to PERFORM BASIC FUNCTIONS such as locomotion, gathering food and other objects, and using tools.

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appendicular skeletal system

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The bones of the appendicular skeletal system are also involved in

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protection, mineral storage, and production of blood cells and platelets

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The BONY FRAMEWORK upon which the rest of the body is built.

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skeleton

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It provides ATTACHMENTS for the muscular system and carries and protects the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

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Skeleton

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This ATTACHES TO and MOVES the skeleton.

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skeletal muscle

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It is often termed STRIATED MUSCLE because it has OBVIOUS STRIPES on it caused by the long muscle fibers of which it is composed.

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Skeletal muscle

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It is also called VOLUNTARY MUSCLE because it is the only type of muscle under our conscious control.

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skeletal muscle

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A place on the body where TWO OR MORE BONES MEET

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joint

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The average human adult has

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206 bones

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Axial Skeleton

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skull
thoracic girdle
vertebral column

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appendicular skeleton

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shoulder girdle and upper limbs
pelvic girdle and lower limbs

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A baby’s body has about

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300 bones at birth

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Some of a baby’s bones are made entirely of a special material called

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cartilage

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The bones of the UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS and their GIRDLES that join to the axial skeleton

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Appendicular skeleton

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Appendicular Skeleton includes bones of

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Pectoral girdle
Upper extremity
Pelvic girdle
Lower extremity

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This forms the LONG AXIS of the body and includes the bones of the skull, spine and rib cage.

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Axial skeleton

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Axial Skeleton Includes bones in

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Head
Neck
Spine
Chest
Trunk

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The CLAVICLE (collar bone), SCAPULA (shoulder blade) and PELVIS belong to the

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appendicular skeleton

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It is a _________ to link them to the axial skeleton.

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common error

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A TOUGH BAND of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that ATTACHES ONE BONE TO ANOTHER. It BINDS the ends of bones together to PREVENT DISLOCATION

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Ligament

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A VERY STRONG CONNECTIVE TISSUE that attaches skeletal muscle to bone

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Tendon