skeleton and movement Flashcards
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bones are made of
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living cells and non living calcium compounds
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functions of skeleton
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support, protection, movement
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arm bones
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humerus radius una
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leg bones
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femur, tibia, fibula
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vertebrae
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bones of the spine
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joint
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where bones meet
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fused joint
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skulls are immovable
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moveable joint
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contains synovial fluid and are synovial jonts
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examples of synovial joints
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ball and socket (hip/shoulder) and hinge joints (knee/elbow)
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reduce friction
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using cartilage and synovial fluid
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cartilage
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acts a a shock absorber
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ligaments
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join bone to bone
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tendones
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join muscle to bone
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antagonistics muscle
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work opposite each other (biceps, triceps, in arm)
