skeletal system Flashcards by Kate McNamara

Q

how many bones are in the body?

A

206

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what are the 4 structures of the skeletal system?

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bones
joints
permanent cartilage
ligaments

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irregular bones

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oddly shaped bones

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flat bones

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thin bones that are usually curved

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what are the 5 functions of bones?

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movement
produce
protect
support
store

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ossification

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cartilage changing to bone

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osteoperosis

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disease occurring when bones become brittle

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permanent cartilage

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type of cartilage that gives shape

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tendon

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connects a bone to a muscle

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ligament

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connects bones to bones

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marrow

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specialized tissue located in some hollow bones

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joint

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location where two bones meet

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radius

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large bone
lower arm
thumb side

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cranium

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skull

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mandible

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jawbone

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metacarpals

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bones of the hand

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sternum

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large bone
middle of the chest

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tibia

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large bone
lower leg

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femur

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large bone
upper leg

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cervical vertebrae

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top 7 vertebrae

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phalanges

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fingers and toes

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tarsals

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bones of the ankles

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thoracic vertebrae

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middle 12 vertebrae

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metatarsals

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bones of the foot

xiphoid process

lowest tip of the breastbone

scapula

shoulder blade

fibula

small bone lower leg

maxilla

bone located beneath the nose

clavicle

collar bone

lumbar vertebrae

lower 5 vertebrae

saccrum

tail bone

true ribs

top 7 pairs of ribs

coccyx

lowest tip of the spine

calcaneus

heel

false ribs

bottom 5 pairs of ribs

humerus

large bone upper arm

ulna

small bone lower arm

patella

kneecap

carpals

bones of the wrist

floating ribs

another name for the lower few false ribs

where is permanent cartilage located?

ears esophagus larynx nose pharynx ribs trachea vertebrae

how many pairs of ribs are there?

12

how many metatarsals are on one foot?

5

how many thoracic vertebrae are there?

12

how many pairs of false ribs are there?

5

how many cranial bones are there?

8

how many carpals are in one hand?

8

how many lumbar vertebrae are there?

5

how many pairs of true ribs are there?

7

how many phalanges are in one hand?

14

how many tarsals are in one foot?

7

how many pairs of floating ribs are there?

2

how many tarsals are in one foot?

7

how many pairs of floating ribs are there?

2

how many cervical vertebrae are there?

7

how many metacarpals are in one hand?

5

how many phalanges are in one foot?

14