Skeletal System Flashcards

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1
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Number of bones in an human adult skeleton

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206 bones

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Number of bones in an human infant skeleton

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300 bones

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3
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Functions of the Skeletal System (5)

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Framework, storage, movement, protection, Blood Cell Production

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4
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Main mineral stored in bones.

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Calcium

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5
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Another term for Blood Cell Production

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Hematopoiesis

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6
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Coats the end of bones where they meet to form a joint

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Cartilage

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Attaches muscle to bone

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Tendons

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Connects bones to each other; holds joints in place

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Ligaments

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9
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Gives ability to move

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Joints

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10
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Classification of bones. (4)

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Long, short, irregular, flat

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11
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Longer length than width

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Long bone

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12
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Length is equal to width

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Short bone

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13
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Protects fragile organs

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Flat bone

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14
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Has no uniformed shape

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Irregular bone

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15
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Classification of bone tissue (4)

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Compact bone, spongy bone, osteocytes, bone marrow

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16
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Forms hard exterior of bone

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Compact bone

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17
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Porous bone that is for support and flexibility

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Spongy bone

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18
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Where new cells are produced

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Bone marrow

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19
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Makes up the bone tissue

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Osteocytes

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20
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Parts of skeleton. (2)

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Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

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21
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Forms longitudinal axis of body

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Axial Skeleton

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22
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Bones of the limbs and girdles

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Appendicular Skeleton

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23
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composed of collagen and calcium phosphate; living growing tissue; makes up only 20% of body weight because it is lightweight

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Bones

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24
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Provides soft framework

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Collagen

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25
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Strengthens and hardens framework

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Calcium Phosphate

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26
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Membrane the covers the surface of bone that contains network of blood vessels that supplies nutrients

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Periosteum

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Network that carries nourishment to the living bone tissue

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Haversian Canal

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found in most bone; can be converted into red bone marrow

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Yellow Bone Marrow

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material at the epiphyseal ends of the long bones

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Red Bone Marrow

30
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Made of spongy bone; found in the ends of bones

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Epiphyses

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Made of compact bone; found in the middle part of bones

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Diaphysis

32
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Cushions the joint

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Articular Cartilage

33
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Types of joints (3)

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Fixed joint, semi-movable joint, movable joint

34
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Joint that prevents bone movements

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Fixed joint

35
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Joint that allows limited movement

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Semi-movable joint

36
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Joint that supports movement

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Movable joint

37
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For lubrication

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Synovial Fluid

38
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Immune system defect

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Arthritis Rheumatoid

39
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Weakens bones

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Osteoarthritis

40
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Lack of calcium which causes fragile bones

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Osteoporosis

41
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Contains bone marrow

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Medullary Cavity

42
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Number of bones in hand

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27 bones

43
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Lower leg bone that gets all the weight; thicker

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Tibia

44
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Lower leg bone that gets no weight; thinner

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Fibula

45
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Hardest part of the skull

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Cranial

46
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Part of skull that forms the face

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Facial

47
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3 smallest bones found in the auditory ossicles

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Malleus, stapes, incus

48
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Smallest bone

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Stapes

49
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Only movable joint in the skull

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Mandible

50
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Collar bone

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Clavicle

51
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Shoulder Blade

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Scapula

52
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Number of vertebarae

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33 vertebra

53
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Protects spinal cord

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Vertebral column

54
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Breast bone

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Sternum

55
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Ribs that are not attached to the sternum

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Floating ribs

56
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Protects urinary, reproductive and digestive system

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Pelvic Girdle

57
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Upper arm

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Humerus

58
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Thicker part of the lower arm

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Radius

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Thinner part of the lower arm

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Ulna

60
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Wrist bones

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Carpals

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Palm bones

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Metacarpals

62
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Fingers and toes

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Phalanges

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Ankle bones

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Tarsals

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Sole bones

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Metatarsals

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Knee bones

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Patella