skeletal system Flashcards

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functions of the skeletal system

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1.) body support
2.) organ protection
3.) body movement
4.) mineral storage
5.) Blood cell production

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provides firm yet flexible support to areas

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cartilage

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by weight, it is i normally about 35% organic and 65% inorganic material

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bone matrix

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strong bands of fibrous connective tissues that hold bones together

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ligaments

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inorganic materials in the bone primarily consist of ?

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calcium phosphate crystal

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organic materials in the bone primarily consist of ?

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collagen and proteoglycans

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responsible for the major functional characteristics of the bone

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collagen and minerals

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what are calcium phosphate crystal called

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hydroxyapatite

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if mineral in the bone is reduced, it results to what?

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collagen becomes primary constituent and bone becomes overly flexible

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the matrix ground substance consist of molecules called

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proteoglycans

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three types of bone cells

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osteoclast
osteoblast
osteocytes

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it means imperfect bone formation, a rare disorder caused by any one of the number of faulty genes that results in too little collagen production.

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brittle bone disease/ osteogenesis imperfecta

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are bone building cells

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osteoblast

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cells that have extensive endoplasmic reticulum and numerous ribosomes

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osteoblast

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osteoblast secrete high concentration of

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Ca+ and phosphate ions

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acts as templates that stimulate formation and mineralization of the matrix

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hydroxyapatite

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formation of new bone by osteoblast is called?

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ossification

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can occur multiple times during life; as a fetus, when growing larger and time in life when fracture is repaired

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ossification

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osteocytes account how much of the bone cells?

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90-95%

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osteoblast become what?

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osteoclast

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osteocytes has a life span of how many years?

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up to 25 years

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osteocytes cell bodies are housed with the bone matrix in spaces called?

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lacunae

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osteocyte cell extensions are housed in narrow, long spaces called

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canaliculi

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are bone destroying cells

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osteoclasts

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breakdown of bone is called
reabsorption
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osteoclast develop from?
red bone marrow cells
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osteoclast develop a
ruffled border
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a specialized reabsorption of a specific area of the membrane
ruffled border
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mature bone is called?
lamellar bone
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is a solid, outer layer surrounding each bone
compact bone/CORTICAL BONE
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spongy bone consist of interconnecting rods or plates of bone called
trabeculae
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osteon is composed of
concentric rings of matrix
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the functional unit of compact bone is called
osteon
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in cross section, an osteon resembles a circular target
central canal
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is the center portion of the bone and is primarily composed of bone tissue
diaphysis
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hollow center
medullary cavity
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the ends of long bones are called
epiphyses
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is a connective tissue membrane covering the outer surface of the bone
periosteum
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the end of the long bones that are covered with hyaline membrane is called
articular cartilage
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when bone stops growing in length, the epiphyseal plate becomes ossified called
epiphyseal line
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is located between the epiphysis and diaphysis
epiphyseal
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is the site for blood cell formation
red marrow
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is mostly adipose tissue
yellow marrow
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is a single cell layer of connective tissue that lines the internal surfaces of cavities within bones
endosteum
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bone formation in the fetus follows two processes
1.) intramembranous ossification 2.) endochondral ossification
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the locations in the membrane where intramembranous ossification begins is called
center of ossification
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soft spots, are the larger, membrane-covered spaces between the developing skulls
fontanels
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the formation of cartilage begins at approximately the end of the fourth week of embryonic development
endochondral
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a hyaline cartilage model is produced by cells called
chondrocytes
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endochondral ossification starts at the
eight week of embryonic development
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the osteoblast produce bone on the surface of the cartilage model forming a
bone collar
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the chondrocytes in the center of the cartilage model absorb some of the
cartilage matrix and hypertrophy
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formation of hydroxyapatite is called
calcified cartilage
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forms as osteoblast produce bone on the surface of the calcified cartilage
primary ossification center
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are created in the epiphyses by osteoblasts that migrate into the epiphysis
secondary ossification center
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the cartilage model is surrounded by
perichondrium
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the osteoblasts produce compact bone on the surface of the cartilage model, forming a
bone collar
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the chondrocytes initiate in the formation of hydroxyapatite crystals in the cartilage matrix, at this point the cartilage is called
calcified cartilage
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the chondrocytes in the center of the cartilage model absorb some of the
cartilage matrix and hypertrophy
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forms as osteoblasts produce bone on the surface of the calcified cartilage
primary ossification center
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are created in the epiphysis by the osteoclasts that migrate into the epiphysis
secondary ossification center
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blood vessels grow into the enlarged lacunae of the calcified cartilage
primary ossification center formation
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when all the original perichondrium that has surrounded the cartilage model has become?
periosteum
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long bones increase in length because of
epiphyseal plate
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zone where chondrocytes produce new cartilage by dividing and forming columns resembling stack of plates or coins
zone of proliferation
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new formations of bones through
interstitial cartilage growth
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is the nearest the epiphysis contains slowly dividing chondrocrytes
zone of resting cartilage
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where chondrocytes produced in the zone of proliferation mature and enlarge
zone of hypertrophy
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very thin and contains hypertrophied chondrocytes and calcified cartilage matrix
zone of calcification
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bone that becomes old is replaced with new bone in process called
bone remodeling
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where osteoclast remove old bone and osteoblast deposit new bone
bone remodeling
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is critical physiological regulator of many processes required to achieve and maintain homeostasis
calcium homeostasis
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in bone remodeling, it coverts ____ into______
woven bone into lamellar bone
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is a mass of bone tissue that forms at the fracture site
callus
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is a localized mass of blood released from the blood vessels but confined within an organ or a space
hematoma
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the cartilage in the callus is replaced by spongy bone through
endochondral ossification
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major storage site of calcium
bones
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increases blood calcium levels by exerting direct regulatory control of osteoblast and osteocytes
PTH
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secreted by the cells in the the parathyroid gland and essential for maintenance of blood calcium levels
parathyroid hormones
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PHT stimulates the reabsorption of calcium from the urine
kidney tubules
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regulates Ca+ levels by indirectly increasing Ca+ uptake from the small intestine
PHT
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increases blood Ca+ levels. is a steroid hormone deprive from vitamin D
calcitriol
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is secreted from C cells in the thyroid gland when blood Ca+ levels are too high
calcitonin
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is a bacterial infection in the bones, usually the aggressive pathogen staphylococcus is the causative organism
osteomyelitis
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are approximately as wide as they are long, examples are wrist and ankle
short bones
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a hole in the brain is called
foramen
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a rounded projection in the bone is called
tubercle
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have a relatively thin, flattened shape such as skull bones, ribs, sternum
flat bones
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have shapes that do not fit readily into the three categories. bones have specialized functions
irregular bones
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a depression in a bone is called
fossa
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a hole is elongated into a tunnel- like passage through the bone
canal or meatus
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a sharp projection from a bone is called a
process
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smooth rounded end of a bone where it forms a joint with another bone is called
condyle
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skull consist of how many bones?
8 cranial bones 14 facial bones total of 22 bones
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the 4 sutures
1.) coronal 2.) sagittal 3.) lambdoid 4.) squamous
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the top of the skull is called
calvaria
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Which structure of the frontal bone forms the forehead? A. Supraorbital margin B. Frontal squama C. Zygomatic process D. Nasal notch
Answer: B. Frontal squama
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cranial bones are connected by immovable joints called
sutures
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connected to the two parietal bones
the frontal
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What is the anatomical name for the small indentation above the eye sockets that allows passage of nerves and blood vessels? A. Supraorbital foramen B. Infraorbital foramen C. Superciliary arch D. Glabella
Answer: A. Supraorbital foramen
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Which feature marks the lateral surface of the parietal bone and serves as an attachment point for the temporalis muscle? A. Temporal line B. Sagittal suture C. Parietal foramen D. Superior nuchal line
Answer: A. Temporal line
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Which suture connects the two parietal bones at the top of the skull? A. Lambdoid suture B. Coronal suture C. Sagittal suture D. Squamous suture
Answer: C. Sagittal suture
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What is the smooth area between the eyebrows on the frontal bone called? A. Superciliary arch B. Supraorbital margin C. Glabella D. Frontal squama
C. Glabella
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Which part of the frontal bone articulates with the nasal bones? A. Frontal crest B. Nasal notch C. Zygomatic process D. Temporal line
Answer: B. Nasal notch
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Which feature of the parietal bone allows passage of emissary veins to connect with the superior sagittal sinus? A. Parietal foramen B. Temporal line C. Superior temporal ridge D. External occipital protuberance
Answer: A. Parietal foramen
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Which part of the occipital bone surrounds the foramen magnum and provides articulation with the cervical vertebra? A. Squamous part B. Basilar part C. Occipital condyles D. External occipital protuberance
Answer: C. Occipital condyles
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Which process of the temporal bone forms part of the zygomatic arch? A. Styloid process B. Mastoid process C. Zygomatic process D. Temporal squama
Answer: C. Zygomatic process
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Which canal in the occipital bone transmits the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)? A. Jugular foramen B. Hypoglossal canal C. Foramen magnum D. Condylar canal
Answer: B. Hypoglossal canal
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The mastoid process is an important feature of the temporal bone. What is its primary function? A. Transmission of sound waves B. Attachment of neck muscles C. Passage of the facial nerve D. Formation of the temporomandibular joint
Answer: B. Attachment of neck muscles
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The external occipital protuberance is a prominent feature on the occipital bone. What is its function? A. Articulates with the atlas B. Passage of blood vessels C. Muscle attachment D. Supports the occipital lobe
Answer: C. Muscle attachment
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Which part of the occipital bone is involved in the formation of the clivus and articulates with the sphenoid bone? A. Squamous part B. Basilar part C. Lateral part D. Condylar part
Answer: B. Basilar part
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hich canal in the temporal bone houses the internal carotid artery? A. Carotid canal B. External acoustic meatus C. Stylomastoid foramen D. Jugular foramen
Answer: A. Carotid canal
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What structure is located on the inferior surface of the petrous part of the temporal bone and transmits the facial nerve (CN VII)? A. Stylomastoid foramen B. Jugular foramen C. Internal acoustic meatus D. Foramen lacerum
Answer: A. Stylomastoid foramen
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Which structure of the sphenoid bone houses the pituitary gland? A. Pterygoid process B. Sella turcica C. Lesser wings D. Greater wings
Answer: B. Sella turcica
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What is the purpose of the superior and middle nasal conchae in the ethmoid bone? A. Provide support for the optic canal B. Help in warming, moistening, and filtering air C. Serve as an attachment for muscles D. Form the lateral walls of the orbit
B. Help in warming, moistening, and filtering air
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What is the name of the downward projection of the sphenoid bone that provides attachment for the pterygoid muscles? A. Pterygoid process B. Medial pterygoid plate C. Lateral pterygoid plate D. Greater wings
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bending
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straightening
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movement away from the midline
abduction
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movement toward the midline
abduction
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rotation of the forearm with palms down
pronation
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rotation of the forearm with palms up
supination
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movement of a structure about the long axis
rotation
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is an abnormal lateral curvature of the thoracic spine
scoliosis
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a spinal disorder with an excessive outward curve of the spine
kyphosis
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an exaggerated lumbar curve, is often seen in pregnancy or obesity
lordosis
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thigh
femur
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knee cap
patella
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non movable joint
synarthrosis
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freely movable joints
diarthrosis
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slightly movable joint
amphiarthrosis
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large lower leg
tibia
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small lower lag
fibula
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ankle
tarsals
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foot
metatarsals
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forearm
ulna, radius
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toes and fingers
phalanges
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upper limb
humerus
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wrist
carpals
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hand
metacarpals
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directly attached to the sternum
true ribs
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indirectly attached to the sternum by cartilage
false ribs
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the only bone that does not articulate with another bone
hyoid bone
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upper jaw
maxilla
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lower jaw
mandible
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cheek bone
zygomatic
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roof of mouth
hard palate
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hole where spinal cord joins brainstem
foramen magnum
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attachment site for tongue
styloid process
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depression where lower jaw and skull meet
mandibular fossa
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where humerus meets scapula
glenoid fossa
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bone is crushed
compression
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bone breaks into many fragments
comminuted
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broken bone portion is pressed inward
depressed
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ragged break occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone
spiral
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bone breaks incompletely
greenstick
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broken bone ends where are forced into each other
impacted