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what is the function of the axial skeleton? Name the bones of the axial skeleton

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provides support and protection 1. Cranium 2. Mandible 3. Sternum 4. Ribs 5. Vertebrae 6. Sacrum 7. Coccyx

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What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

Name the bones

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Allows mobility for manipulation and locomotion

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Name the bones of the Thoracic Cavity?

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12 rib pairs sternum thoracic vertebrae

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The pectoral girdle consists of what?

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1 clavicle 1 scapula Pectoral girdles attach the upper limbs to the axial skeleton

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Upper arm bone?

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humerus

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Forearm bone?

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Radius & ulna

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Hand bones?

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carpals (wrist) Metacarpals (knuckles) Phalanges (fingers)

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thigh bone?

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femur.

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Leg bone?

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Tibia: forms both the knee and ankle joints. Fibula

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Foot bone

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Tarsals: ankle joints Metatarsals: located between the tarsals and the phalanges: toes

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Name the four bone types

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what are the 5 major bone cells and their main function?

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  1. Osteogenic - stem cells
  2. Osteoblasts - Bone forming
  3. Osteocytes - bone maintenance
  4. Osteoclasts - bone resorption
  5. Bone lining cells
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The epiphysis is the _ part of a _ bone

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the epiphysis is the top/end part of a long bone

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Spongy bone is arranged in spicules of bone called _. The spaces are filled with _ _ _, which is responsible for _ _ production.

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Spongy bone is arranged in spicules of bone called trabeculae. The spaces are filled with red bone marrow, which is responsible for blood cell production.

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Compact bone consists of bone tubes called _ packed together tightly. It provides strength and weight bearing qualities to compact bone.

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Compact bone consists of bone tubes called osteons packed together tightly. It provides strength and weight bearing qualities to compact bone.

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16
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Osteoid is what?

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Osteoid is the bone matrix and collagen, secreted by osteoblasts.

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17
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Where would you find a fibrous joint?

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skull

(immovable, no joint cavity)

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18
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Where would you find a catilaginous joint?

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vertertebral disc

(held together by cartilage, no joint cavity, limited movement)

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Where would you find a synovial joint?

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limb joints

(joint cavity filled with synovial fluid, bone ends covered with articular cartilage, lots of movement)

20
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The pubic symphysis; located at the front of the pelvis; is an example of which type of joint?

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cartilaginous

21
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What are the 3 functions of skeletal muscles?

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  1. Attach to skeleton
  2. voluntary control
  3. Body movement and posture. Produce body heat. Stabilises joints.
22
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What are the 3 functions of smooth muscles?

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  1. found in walls of digestive tract, urinary bladder, respiratory tract, uterus, arteries
  2. involuntary control
  3. Contractions move content
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What are the 3 functions of cardiac muscles?

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  1. heart walls
  2. involuntary control
  3. Push blood around
24
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The cell responsible for the secretion of bone matrix is the:

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osteoblast

25
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What are the four tissue types

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epithelial tissue = covers

connective tissue = supports

muscle tissue = moves

nervous tissue = controls

26
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Simple squamous epithelium does what?

and is found where?

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  1. allows diffusion and infiltration
  2. secretes lubrication in serosae.

Found: air sacs in lungs

heart lining

blood vessels

27
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the simple squamous epithelium lining the lymphatic and blood vessels and the heart is known as what?

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endothelium

28
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Where would you find the mesothelium?

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simple squamous epithelium of the serous membrane lining the ventral body cavity

29
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function and location of simple columnar epithelium?

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  1. Absorption and secretion of mucus, enzymes.

Found: digestive tract, gallbladder, ciliated variety found in bronchi, uterine tubes

30
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function and location of pseudostratified epithelium

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  1. Secretes. Propels mucus using cillia.

Found: sperm ducts, cilliated version lines trachea.

31
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What tissue type protects underlying tissue from wear and tear?

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stratified squamous.

Found: skin epidermis

32
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What are the four classes of connective tissue?

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  1. connective tissue proper
  2. cartilage
  3. Bone
  4. Blood
33
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Name the three elements that make up connective tissue

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Fibres

Cells

Ground substance

34
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Name the three fibres found in connective tissue?

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  1. Collagen = strength
  2. elastic = stretch and recoil
  3. reticular = like collagen but finer.
35
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Name the five cell types found in connective tissue?

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  1. Fibroblast = secretes fibres
  2. Mast cells = inflammatory response
  3. Macrophages = dumps dead cells
  4. Fat cells = energy
  5. White blood cells = injury response team
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Loose connective tissue fibres are irregularly arranged in three ways

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  1. Areolar = cushions organs. holds fluids.
  2. adipose = energy
  3. reticular = makes a bed for other cells
37
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closely packed fibres arranged in a single direction, with high strength and tension are known as what?

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dense regular connective tissue

38
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Bundles of connective tissue arranged irregularly and able to endure pulling forces from different directions is known as what?

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dense irregular connective tissue

39
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Dense regular arrangement of elastic fibres, able to return blood vessels to original shape after being stretched is known as what?

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elastic connective tissue

40
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Name the 3 layers of the skin?

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epidermis

dermis

hypodermis

41
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name the 5 layers of epidermis from deepest to superficial

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Stratum B.S.G.L.C

Stratum: basale

spinosum

granulosum

lucidum

corneum

42
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Cells of epidermis

Kertainocytes and melanocytes do what?

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Keratinocytes: produce kertain and lamellar

Melanocytes: produce melanin. protect keratinocytes nucleus from UV radiation.

found in basale layer.

43
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_ epidermis cells eat foreign substances and are found in the spinosum

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langerhans cells

44
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_ cells of the epidermis detect touch and are found in the basal layer

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merkel cells

45
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blood vessels, hair follicles, sweat and oil glands are found in the _ layer

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dermis layer

46
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macrophages wander freely in the _ layer of the dermis

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papillary layer

47
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where would you find simple squamous epithelial tissue?

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lung air sacs

blood vessels

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