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skeletal system Flashcards

1
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what is the function of the skeletal system ?

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protection, movement, produces minerals, produces blood cell, framework/structure

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what are the two types of skeletons ?

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axial and appendicular

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3
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how many bones does an adult skeleton have ?

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206

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what is the job of axial bones and how many are there ?

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80 which are for mainly protecting vital organs

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what is the job of appendicular bones and how many are there ?

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126 which mainly provide the ability to move

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6
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what are the different type of bones ?

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long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid

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7
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what are the long bones function ?

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for movement

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what are the long bones ?

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femur, humerus, phalange and ulna

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what are the function of short bones ?

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for strength

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10
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what are the short bones ?

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tarsals and carpals

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what is the function of flat bones ?

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protect vital organs

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what are the flat bones ?

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clavicle, sternum, ribs, cranium

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13
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what is the function of sesamoid bones ?

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embedded in the tendon, helps assist the tendon in strength, movement while protecting it from excessive wear and tear

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14
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what are the sesamoid bones ?

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patella

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what is the function of the irregular bones ?

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provide muscle attachment, protect rival organs and support, shape and size depends on the level of pressure taken

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16
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what is the end and bottom of a long bone called ?

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epiphysis

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17
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what is the middle of a long bone called ?

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diaphysis

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18
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how many separate vertebrae column and separate areas ?

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33

19
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what is the function of epiphysis ?

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provides attachment sites for muscle attachment and joins with other bones to create joints

20
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what is the function of diaphysis ?

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contains the medullary cavity storing yellow bone marrow and provides leverage for body movement

21
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where is the periosteum of the bone ?

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surrounds bone surface along diaphysis

22
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what is the function of the periosteum ?

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provides site for ligament/ tendon attachment

23
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where is the articular cartilage ?

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covers articular surfaces of bones- epiphysis

24
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what is the function of the articular cartilage ?

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protects bone form wear and tear in the joint as it reduces friction and absorbs shock

25
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what is the function of the cancellous/ spongey bone ?

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stores red bone marrow which produces red white blood cells and platelets.

26
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what is the function of the compact bone ?

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gives bone its strength and resists stresses produced by weight and movement

27
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what is the function of the medullary cavity (Diaphysis) ?

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contains fatty yellow bone marrow and blood vessels

28
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what is the function of the growth plate ?

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a layer of hyaline cartilage that allows diaphysis to grow in length.

cartilage cells stop dividing in early adulthood, where it is replaced with bonew

29
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what are the types of synovial joints

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ball and socket, hinge, saddle, condyloid, planar(gliding) and pivot

30
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when is the age that it all stops fully growing

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25

31
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how many vertebrae do you have in the cervical region

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7

32
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how many vertebrae do the thoracic region have

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12

33
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how many vertebrae do the lumbar region have

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5

34
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how many vertebrae do the sacral region have

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1 (5 fused)

35
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how many vertebrae do the coccygeal have

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1 (4 fused)

36
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what does the medullary cavity contain

A

fatty yellow bone marrow and blood vessels

37
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what are the two ends of the bone called

A

epiphysis

38
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what is just after the epiphysis

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epyphysIal growth plate (metaphysics)

39
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what covers the end of the bone

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articular cartilage

40
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what is the shaft of the bone called

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diaphysis

41
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what is stored in the spongy bone

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red bone marrow

42
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what does red bone marrow do

A

it produces red blood/white blood cells and platelets

43
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what are most short, flat, irregular and the epiphysis of a long bone primary made of

A

cancellous/ spongey bone

44
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what does the epiphysis do

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provides attachment site for muscle attachment and joins with other bones to create joints

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