Soc 12 Skeletal System Flashcards by Ethan Brown

Q

What are the 5 functions of the skeletal systems

A

Protecting vital organs
Muscle attachment
Joints for movement
Storing calcium and phosphorus
RBC and WBC production

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What are the sections of the vertebrae

A

Cervical(7)
Thoracic(12)
Lumbar(5)
Sacrum(5,fused)
Coccyx(4,fused)

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What are the 4 bone classifications

A

Long bones
Short bones
Irregular bones
Flat bones

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Q

What is a long bone

A

A bone that is longer than were are wide

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What is a short bone

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Bones that are the same size in length, width and thickness

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What are flat bones

A

Organ protecters

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Organ protecters

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