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Skeletal System Flashcards

1
Q

What is the outer covering of a long bone which is composed of a dense fibrous membrane?

A

Periosteum

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2
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Which aspect of a long bone is responsible for production of red blood cells?

A

Medulary aspect

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Which aspect of a long bone is responsible for bone growth repair and nutrition?

A

Periosteum

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4
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What is the primary growth center for long bones?

A

Diaphysis (body)

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5
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What is the secondary growth center for long bones?

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Epiphysis

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The study of the joints and articulations is called?

A

Arthrology

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7
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What are the three FUNCTIONAL classifications of joints?

A

Synarthrosis- immovable
Amphiarthrosis-limited movement
Diarthrosis- freely moveable

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What are the three STRUCTURAL classifications of bones?

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Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

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9
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What are the 4 classifications of bones?

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Long, short, flat, irregular

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10
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What bones are irregular?

A

Vertebra, facial bones, pelvic bones

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11
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What are types of short bones?

A

Carpal and tarsal bones

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12
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What are types of flat bones?

A

Calvarium, sternum, ribs, and scapula

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What is a type of fibrous joints?

A

Skull sutures

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What are types of cartilaginous joints?

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Intervertebral joints, symphosis pubis

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15
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What are the 7 types of synovial joints?

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Plane- gliding
Ginglymus- hinge
Trochoid- pivot
Ellipsoid- condyloid
Sellar- saddle
Spheroidal- ball and socket
Bicondylar
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16
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What joints are plane/gliding?

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Intercarpal, carpometacarpal

17
Q

Which joints are ginglymus/ hinge joints?

A

Interphalangeal, elbow

18
Q

Which joints are trochloid/ pivot joints?

A

Proximal and distal radius and ulna, c1-c2

19
Q

Which joints are ellipsoid/condyloid joints?

A

Wrist, metacarpophalangeal

20
Q

What is a type of sellar/saddle joint?

A

First carpometacarpal joint/ thumb

21
Q

What are types of spheroidal joints?

A

Hip and shoulder

22
Q

What joints are bicondylar?

A

TMJ and knee

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