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Skeletal System (EXAM #2) Flashcards

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What are the 2 types of Bones?

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  1. Compact Bone
  2. Spongy Bone
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Bones

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Subtype of connective tissue

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Compact Bone

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Covers external surfaces of ALL bones (Thin)

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What is the structure of Compact Bone?

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Composed of osteons

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What does each Osteon contains?

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  1. lamellae
  2. Lacunae (with osteocytes)
  3. Canaliculi
  4. Central Canal
  5. Perforating Canal
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Lamellae

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concentric circles of matrix
- Layers

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Lacunae (with osteocytes)

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  • Between lamellae (space within matrix where osteocytes live)
  • Empty space if taken out
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Canaliculi

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Small channels that connect osteocytes to blood supply and to each other
- Get nutrients

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Central Canal

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  • Contains blood vessels and nerves
  • Lined with endosteum
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Perforating Canal

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  • Perpendicular to central canal
  • Carry blood and nerve supply from periosteum (Surrounding the bone) to central canals and medullary cavity (middle cavity)
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What is the structure of Spongy bone like?

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  • Inside
  • NO osteons
  • Have trabeculae (irregularly arranged lamellae)
  • Canaliculi connect osteocytes in lacunae
  • Found in:
    • Flat & irregular bone (e.g. skull, ribs, vertebrae)
    • Long bones
      - Epiphyses (ends of the bone top and bottom)
      - Lining medullary cavity
  • Spaces contain bone marrow
    • Red marrow produces blood cells
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Anatomical Position

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feet, face, & palms forward

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Examples of Directional Terms

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  • Anterior/Ventral vs Posterior/Dorsal
  • Proximal vs Distal
  • Medial vs Lateral
  • Superior vs Inferior
  • Superficial vs Deep
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Overview of the Skeletal System

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  • Know if the bones are paired
  • 2 division:
    1. Axial Skeleton (80 bones)
    2. Appendicular Skeleton (126 bones)
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Axial Skeleton (80 bones)

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  • Bones that form central core of body
    • Skull
    • Hyoid Bone
    • Vertebral Column
    • Thoracic cage (sternum and ribs)
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Appendicular Skeleton (126 bones)

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  • Limbs and bones that attach them to axial skeleton (girdles)
    • Pectoral girdle
    • Pelvic girdle
    • Upper limb (arm, forearm, and hand)
    • Lower limb (thigh, leg, and foot)
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ARTICULATIONS

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  • Connections between bones
    • e.g. the humerus articulates with the scapula
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What are the 3 main bone groups of the skull?

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  1. Cranium
    • 8 bones (next to brain)
  2. Facial Bones
    • 14 Bones
  3. Auditory Ossicles
    • 6 (3 bones on each side in the middle ears)
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Cranium (Bones)

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  1. 1 frontal (forehead)
  2. 2 parietal
  3. 2 temporal
  4. 1 sphenoid
  5. 1 ethmoid
    • Forms superior and middle nasal chonchae
  6. 1 occipital
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Facial Bones (Bones)

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  1. 2 nasal
  2. 2 maxillae
  3. 2 zygomatic
  4. 2 lacrimal
  5. 2 palatine
    • The two palatine boned and two maxillae form the hard palate
  6. 2 inferior nasal chonchae
  7. 1 vomer
  8. 1 mandible
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Auditory Ossicles (Bones)

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  • For sound transmission
    • 2 incus
    • 2 malleus
    • 2 stapes
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Hyoid Bone

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  • No articulations (joints/connections to other bones)
  • Attaches muscles of tongue and neck, assists in swallowing
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Vertebral Column

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  • 26 vertebrae
  • Separated into 5 regions:
    1. Cervical (7)
    2. Thoracic (12)
    3. Lumbar (5)
    4. Sacrum (1)
    5. Coccyx (1)
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What is the general vertebrae structure?

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  1. Body
  2. Spinous process (1)
  3. Transverse process (2)
  4. Lamina (2)
  5. Pedicle (2)
  6. Vertebral foramen
  7. Superior and inferior articular facets
  8. Intervertebral foramina
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Body

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Thick anterior portion

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Spinous process (1)

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Median posterior projection

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Transverse process (2)

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Lateral bony projections for muscle attachment

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Lamina (2)

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Connects the two processes

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Pedicle (2)

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Connects body to transverse process

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Superior and Inferior Articular Facets

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Articulates with vertebrae above and below

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Intervertebral Foramina

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Exit for spinal nerves

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What are the characteristics of vertebrae by region?

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  1. Cervical (C1-C7)
  2. Thoracic (T1-T12)
  3. Lumbar (L1-L5)
  4. Sacrum
  5. Coccyx
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Cervical (C1-C7)

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  • C1-C7: All have a transverse foramen in each transverse process (for passage of vertebral arteries)
  • C1, C2 do not follow general vertebral structure
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C1 = Atlas

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  • No body, no spinous process
  • Articulates with occipital bone of skull
    • Allows flexion & extension of neck (nodding “yes” motion)
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C2 = Axis

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  • Dens (= odontoid process)
  • Pivot joint around which atlas swivels
    • Allows rotation of head on neck (shaking head “no” motion)
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C3-C7

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Follow general vertebral structure

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Thoracic (T1-T12)

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ALL articulate with ribs via costal facets

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Lumbar (L1-L5)

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  • Support upper body weight
  • ALL have large bodies & rectangular spinous processes
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Sacrum

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  • = 5 fused vertebrae
  • Articulates with ilium (appendicular skeleton) and 5th lumbar vertebra (L5)
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Coccyx

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  • = 3-5 fused vertebrae, usually 4
  • = tailbone
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Curvature of Spinal Column

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  • Based on S-shaped lateral view
    • Cervical and Lumbar regions
    • Thoracic and Sacrum regions
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Cervical and Lumbar regions

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Have a concave posterior curve

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Thoracic and Sacrum regions

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Have a convex posterior curve

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What are the 3 abnormal curvature?

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  1. Scoliosis
  2. Kyphosis
  3. Lordosis
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Scoliosis

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Spinal column curves laterally

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Kyphosis

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Exaggerated thoracic curve

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Lordosis

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Exaggerated lumbar curve

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Thoracic Cage

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  • Protects thoracic organs
    • Sternum
    • Ribs
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Sternum

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  • Breast Bone
    • A fusion of 3 bones:
      1. Manubrium - superior
      2. Body - middle
      3. Xiphoid Process - inferior
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Ribs

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  • 12 pairs total (articulate with T1-T12)
    • 7 pairs
    • 5 pairs
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7 Pairs (Ribs)

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  • True ribs (superior)
  • Attach directly to sternum via costal cartilage (hyaline cartilage)
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5 Pairs (Ribs)

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  • False ribs (inferior)
    • Ribs 8-10 attach indirectly to sternum via the costal cartillage for rib 7; ribs 11-12 are not attached to sternum = floating ribs
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Appendicular Skeleton

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  1. Pectoral Girdle
  2. Pelvic Girdle
  3. Upper Limb
  4. Lower Limb
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Bones of Pectoral Girdle

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  1. Clavicle (collarbone)
  2. Scapula (shoulder blades)
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Clavicle

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  • Articulates with sternum (manubrium) & scapula (acromion process)
  • Connects axial & appendicular skeletons
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What are the parts of Scapula?

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  1. Spine
  2. Acromion Process
  3. Glenoid Cavity
  4. Coracoid Process
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Spine

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Runs along posterior surface of scapula

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Acromion Process

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Articulates with clavicle

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Glenoid Cavity

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Articulates with head of humerus

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Coracoid Process

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Attachment point for muscles of arm and chest

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What is Pelvic Girdle composed of?

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2 os coxae (hip bones) formed by the fusion of 3 bones:
1. ilium
2. Ischium
3. Pubis

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Ilium

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  • Superior
  • Articulates with sacrum
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Ischium

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Pubis

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  • Anterior
  • Left and right joined by pubic symphysis
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What are the Pelvic Girdle Joints?

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  1. Pubic Symphysis
  2. Sacroiliac Joint
  3. Acetabulum
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Pubic Symphysis

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Cartilaginous joint between the pubic bones

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Sacroiliac Joint

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Sacrum and ilium

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Acetabulum

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Articulates with head of femur

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Bones in Upper Limb?

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  1. Humerus
  2. Radius & Ulna
  3. Carpals
  4. Metacarpals
  5. Phalanges
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Humerus

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Shoulder to Elbow

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Radius & Ulna

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  • Radius:
    • Lateral
  • Ulna:
    • Medial
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Carpals

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Metacarpals

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Phalanges

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  • 14
  • Digits
  • Fingers and thumb
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Bones in the Lower Limb?

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  1. Femur
  2. Patella
  3. Tibia & Fibula
  4. Tarsals
  5. Metatarsals
  6. Phalanges
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Femur

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Patella

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Tibia & Fibula

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  • Tibia:
    • Medial
  • Fibula:
    • Lateral
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Tarsals

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  • 7
  • Talus:
    • Articulates with tibia
  • Calcaneus:
    • Heel bone
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Metatarsals

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Phalanges

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  • 14
  • Digits
  • Toes
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What are the Long Bone Components?

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  1. Diaphysis
  2. Epiphyses
  3. Epiphyseal Plate
  4. Epiphyseal Line
  5. Medullary Cavity
  6. Periosteum
  7. Endosteum
  8. Articular Cartilage
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Diaphysis

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Shaft (body)

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Epiphyses

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Proximal and distal extremities

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Epiphyseal Plate

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  • Hyaline cartilage
  • used for bone growth (length)
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Epiphyseal Line

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  • Replaces plate with bone when growth completed
  • Plate/line - where the diaphysis and epiphyses meet
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Medullary Cavity

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Red marrow in child, yellow marrow in adult

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Periosteum

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  • External surface
  • 2 layers of connective tissue
    1. Outer = dense irregular
    2. Ineer = mainly osteoblasts and osteoclasts
  • Allows bone to grow in diameter
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Endosteum

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Lines medullary cavity AND canals (contains osteoblasts and osteoclasts)

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Articular Cartilage

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  • Hyaline (only at articulation points)
  • Prevents friction between bones (no periosteum here)
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What are Articulations and Joints?

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  • Point of contact between 2 or more bones
  • 2 classes
    1. Structural
    2. Functional
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Structural Classification

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  • Anatomical
  • Based on:
    • Presence/absence of joint cavity
    • Type of connective tissue that joint the bones
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What are the types of Structural Joints?

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  1. Fibrous
  2. Cartilaginous
  3. Synovial
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Fibrous

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  • No joint cavity
  • Fibrous connective tissue
  • E.g. sutures in skull (fontanels in a newborn)
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Cartilaginous

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  • No joint cavity
  • Cartilage attaches bones
  • E.g. pubic symphysis, costal cartilages of ribs
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Synovial

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E.g. shoulder, elbow, hip, knee

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What are the Synovial structure?

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  • Articulating bones are connected by the joint capsule and ligament
  • Articular cartilage (hyaline) of bone
  • Space between bones is the joint cavity
    • Contains synovial fluid
  • Articular/joint capsule encloses the joint cavity
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Outer Layer

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  • Fibrous capsule
  • Attaches to periosteum
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Inner Layer

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  • Synovial membrane (CT only)
  • Secretes synovial fluid
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What are the types of Synovial Joints?

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  • Grouped according to shape of articulating bones
    1. Plane/Gliding
    2. Hinge
    3. Pivot
    4. Ball & Socket
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Plane/Gliding

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  • Flat surfaces
  • e.g. sacroiliac
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Hinge

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  • Concave/convex surfaces
  • e.g. elbow, knee
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Pivot

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  • Projection in ring
  • e.g. dens (on axis) in atlas
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Ball & Socket

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  • Great freedom of movement
  • e.g.1: humerus in glenoid fossa
  • e.g.2: femur in acetabulum (hip)
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Functional Classification

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  • Physiological
  • Based on:
    • Degree of movement
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What are the types of Functional Joints?

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  1. Synarthrotic
  2. Amphiarthrotic
  3. Diarthrotic
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Synarthrotic

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  • Immovable
  • e.g skull sutures
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Amphiarthrotic

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Slightly moveable
- e.g. pubic symphysis

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Diarthrotic

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  • Freely movable
  • e.g. hip, shoulder

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