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Skeleton Flashcards

1
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How many bones are in the skeletal system?

A

206

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2
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What is the appendicular skeletal?

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The upper and lower extremities of the limbs

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3
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What are the characteristics of a mesomorph?

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Athletic appearance. Can gain and lose weight easily.

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4
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What are the characteristics of an endomorph?

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Strong bones, round appearance. Slower metabolism. Naturally strong. Finds it difficult to lose weight.

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5
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What are the characteristics of an ectomorph?

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Tall and thin. Fast metabolism. Slow to gain muscle. Excels at long distance activites

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6
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Where is the calcaneus bone?

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Heel

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7
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Where is the tibia bone?

A

Larger bone in the lower leg

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8
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Where is the phalanges bone?

A

Finger bones

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9
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Where is the coccyx bone?

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End of spine

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10
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Where is the Humerus bone?

A

Upper arm

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11
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Where is the patella bone?

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Knee

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12
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Where is the vertebrae bone?

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12 thoracic

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13
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Where is the metacarpals bone?

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Upper hand

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14
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Where is the tarsals bone?

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Seven ankle bones, upper foot

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15
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Where is the clavicle bone?

A

Collar bone

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16
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Where is the carpals bone?

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Wrist

17
Q

Where is the scapula bone?

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Shoulder blade

18
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Where is the ulna bone?

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finger side, lower arm

19
Q

Where is the sternum?

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Breast bone

20
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What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?

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Support, shape, protection, movement, production and storage

21
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What are the characteristics of an irregular bone?

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Provides shape and protection

22
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What are the characteristics of a flate bone?

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Protects vital organs, attachment of muscles o help movement

23
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What are the characteristics of a short bone?

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Shock absorptions by spreading load

24
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What are the characteristics of a long bone?

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Gives movement to generate strength and speed

25
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What is the epiphysis?

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The expanded portion at each end of the bone

26
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What is the diaphysis?

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The shaft of the bone

27
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What is the endosteum?

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The membrane that lines the cavity

28
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What is the epiphyseal growth plate?

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The cartilaginous region where growth in the length of the bone occurs

29
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What is the metaphysis?

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The wide portion between the epiphysis and the narrow diaphysis. It contains the growth plate – the part of the bone that grows during childhood

30
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What is the function of the articular hyaline cartilage?

A

Covers the bone ends

31
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What is the function of the compact/cortical bone?

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Solid, strong and resistant to bending

32
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What is the function of the cancellous/trabecular bone?

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gives the bone elastic strength to resist compression forces

33
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What is the function of the medullary cavity?

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the hollow cavity down the centre of the compact bone

34
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What is the function of red or yellow marrow?

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produces blood cells or stores fat

35
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What is the function of blood vessles?

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The way that blood is supplied (moved)

36
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What is the function of the periosteum?

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A tough, fibrous fascial sheath covering the whole bone

37
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What is ossification?

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When cartilage turns into bone

38
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What is osteoporosis?

A

A condition that causes bones to become porous and thin

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