The skeletal system Flashcards

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What are the major five functions of the skeletal system?

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Protection, Movement, Posture, Storage, and production of blood components

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What does the skeleton protect?

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It protects our body from shock and protects major organs like the Heart, Lungs, Brain, and Spinal Cord

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What are the major bones of the skeletal system

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Cranium, clavicle, scapula, vertebral column,
humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, rib
cage, sternum, pelvic girdle, femur, tibia, fibula,
patella, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges.

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What bones does the spine consist of

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cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, and tailbone

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What bones does the chest consist of

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ribs and breastbone (sternum)

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What bones do the arms consist of

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shoulder blade (scapula), collar bone (clavicle), humerus, radius, and ulna

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what bones do the hands consist of

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wrist bones (carpals), metacarpals, and phalanges

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What bones does the pelvis consist of

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hip bones

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what bones do the legs consist of

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Legs – thigh bone (femur), the kneecap (patella), shin bone (tibia), and fibula

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What is the cartilage

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a smooth and flexible connective tissue covering the tips of bones where they meet. They reduce friction

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What are joints

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places where bones meet

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Ligaments vs Tendons

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Ligaments attach bones together while tendons attach muscles to BONES

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What is Synovial Fluid

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Synovial Fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane surrounding the joint, it lubricates the joint

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Bone vs Cartilage

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Bones are the hard, inelastic and a tough organ that forms part of the vertebral skeleton. Cartilage is a soft, elastic and flexible connective tissue that protects the bone from rubbing against each other

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Importance of Cartilage

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Cartilage has many functions, including the ability to resist compressive forces, enhance bone resilience, and provide support on bony areas where there is a need for flexibility.

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Types of joints

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hinge, fixed, synovial and ball and socket.