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fFunctions of the skeletal system

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-provide a framework to support the body’s systems
-provide an attachment for muscles
-enclose and protect vital organs
-manufacture blood cells
-store calcium &phoshorus… vital for metabolism

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bone

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The hard framework

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What does Vitamin D do

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helps it use calcium so that it hardens properly
(bone is a living and stable organism)

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Sinus

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a cavity in the interior of bone it is lined with mucous and filled with air

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**1. how many bones are in the skeletal system
2. what are the two groups called
3. how many bones are in each group

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1.* 206*
2. Axial-basic framework-80 bones
3. Appendicular-the extremities-126 bones

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Axial Skeleton

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Skull-Verbal Column-Thorax

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Skull

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  1. Cranial bones surround and protect the brain
    ***2. Frontal
  2. Parietal
  3. Temporal
  4. Occipital***
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Frontal

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The forehead

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Parietal

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The Roof

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Temporal

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  1. The sides
  2. Interacts with the lower jaw mandible
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cartilage

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tissue with less calcium than bone

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ligament

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tissue connecting* bone to bone* at the joints

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Tendon

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Tissue muscle to bone

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Diaphysis

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the shaft or main central portion

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Epiphysis

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the ends covered in cartliage (lubericant)

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Marrow

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lies within the diaphisis produces red&white blood cells and platelets

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Periosteum

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a membrane covering the bone with blood vessels and nerves…. growth and repair of bone begins here…. tendons attach to periosteum

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Occipital

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The back… contains the Foramen Magnum (a hole that allows the brain to attach to the spinal cord)

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Maxilla

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The Upper Jaw

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Vertebral Column

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  • The main Axis of the Body
  • Rigid yet Flexible
  • It Incloses and Protects the Spinal Cord
  • Its Curved Shape serves as a Shock Protector
  • Between the Cartilage are Discs made of cartilage
  • Ligaments hold the Vetebrae in place
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21
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Cervical

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The 7 Neck Vertebrae

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Thoracic

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The 12 Chest Vertabrae Supporting the RIBS

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Lumbar

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The 5 Lower Back Vertabrae…Largest and Heaviest

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Sacrum

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The vertebrae that Attaches to the Pelvis (hip)

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Components of the Thorax

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**1. Sternum
2. Ribs

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Sternum

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The Breastbone

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Ribs Pairs 1-10

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Attach to the Thoratic Vertebrae and Sternum

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Ribs Pairs 11-12

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Attach to the Thoratic Vertebrae but not to the Sternum….“Floating Ribs”

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Coccyx

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The “TailBone” of NO Importance

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Components of the Appendicular Skeleton

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1. Girdles
2. Arms
3. Legs

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Upper Extremities
Pectoral Girdle

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Secures the arms to the trunk of the body

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What are the UPPER Extremeties made up of?

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the clavicle and Scapula

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SCAPULA

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the shoulder blade

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CLAVICLE

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the collar bone… connects the scapula to the sternum

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HUMERUS

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UPPER arm bone…. attaches to the scapula

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ULNA

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longer lowerarm bone on the little finger side

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RADIUS

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lower arm bone on the thumb side

38
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CARPALS

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The WRIST bones… 8 per wrist

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METACARPALS

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PALM bones….. 5 per hand

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PHALANGES

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FINGER Bones…. 12 per hand…. 2 per thumb…..three for the rest of the fingers

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PELVIC GIRDLE

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a basin-like ring of bones that secures the legs to the trunk

42
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Whats the Difference between Male and Female Pelvic Bones

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  • MALE- Narrow, heavy, and deep…. designed for strength and speed… heart-shaped opening
  • FEMALE- broad, light, and shallow, designed for child-bearing… oval shaped opening
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Femur

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The UPPER Leg Bone… Strongest and Longest Bone

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Patella

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Tibia

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Lower leg Bone Big Toe side

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Fibula

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Lower Leg Bone Little Toe Side

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Tarsals

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The Ankle Bones 7 per Ankle

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Metatarsals

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The Instep (arch) and BALL of the foot…. 5 per foot

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Phalanges (foot)

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The Toe bones… 14 per Foot- 2 per Big Toe 13 for the Rest

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Articulations

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(Joints) a Meeting Between 2 or More Bones or Between Cartilage and Bone

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SYNOVIAL ARTICULATIONS

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  • Freely Moving Joints
  • Possess a Cleft containing Synovial Fluid (Lubricant) Betwwen the Free surfaces of the bones
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NON-SYNOVIAL ARTICULATIONS

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  • The “Immovable” joints
  • The Lack a Cleft and Synovial Fluid
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What is a Synovial Articulation

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Bone Surfaces are Covered with CARTILAGE (Lubricant) and Seperated by CLEFT filled with Synovial Fluid

54
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Gliding

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Twisting Motion… I.E. Wrist and Ankle

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Hinge

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Up and Down Motion… I.E. Knee, Elbow, and Mandible

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Saddle

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Forward, Bakward, Sideward Motion…
I.E. Vertebral Column

57
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Ball & Socket

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Free Movement in all directions…. I.E. Scapula and Humerus/ Pelvis and Femur

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