Skeletal System/Integumentary System Flashcards

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1
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The 26 bones that make up the backbone

A

Vertebrae

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2
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Strong connective tissue that holds movable joints together

A

Ligaments

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3
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Skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of body

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Axial Skeleton

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4
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Outer layer of skin

Layer of skin that has no nerves or blood vessels

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Epidermis

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Inner layer of skin

Location of nerves, blood vessels, and hair follicles in skin

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Dermis

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6
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A strong connective tissue that is more flexible than bone

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Cartilage

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7
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A condition in which bones become weak and break easily

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Osteoporosis

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8
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A pigment that gives the skin its color

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Melanin

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9
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Openings that allow sweat to reach the surface

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Pores

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10
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Structure in the dermis of the skin from which a strand of hair grows

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Follicles

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11
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Cells that produce melanin

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Melanocytes

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12
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Skeleton that makes up the limbs of the body

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Appendicular Skeleton

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13
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Make the ligaments move

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Joints

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