Unit 1 Flashcards

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Long bone definition

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The bones found in the limbs
They have a shaft know as the diaphysis and two expanded ends know as the epiphysis.

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Short bones definition

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Small, light, strong, cube shaped bones consisting of cancellous bon surrounded by a thin layer of compact bone.

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Flat bone definition

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Thin, flattened and slightly curved, with a large surface area

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Irregular bones definition

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Have complex shapes that fit none of the categories of the others.

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Sesamoid bones definition

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Have a specialised function and are usually found within a tendon. These bones provide a smooth surface for the tendon to slide over.

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Order of the vertebral column

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Cervical Vertebrae
Thoracic vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Sacral Vertebrae
Coccygeal vertebrae

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Number of vertebrates in Cervical Vertebrae

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7

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Number of vertebrates in Thoracic vertebrae

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12

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Number of vertebrates in Lumbar vertebrae

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5

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Number of vertebrates in Sacral Vertebrae

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5

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Number of vertebrates in Coccygeal vertebrae

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4

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What are the two postural defects

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Kyphosis
Scoliosis

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Kyphosis

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The result of this condition is hunchback because it is the excessive outward curve of the thoracic region on the spine. This is often caused by poor posture but can be caused by deformities of the vertebrae.

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Function of the skeletal system

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Support
Protection
Attachment for skeletal muscle
Source of blood cell production
Store of minerals
Leverage
Weight bearing
Reducing friction across joints

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Function of Long bones
Examples of long bones

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Movment, Support, Red blood cell production
Femur, Humerus, Tibia, Radius, Ulna

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Function of Short bones
Examples of Short bones

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Fine or small movements, shock absorption, Stability, Weight bearing
Carpals, Tarsals

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Function of Flat bones
Examples of Flat bones

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Attachment for muscles, protection
Sternum, scapula, pelvis, cranium

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Function of Sesamoid bones
Examples of Sesamoid bones

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Protection, reduction of friction across a joint
Patella, Pisiform (wrist)

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Function of Irregular bones
Examples of Irregular bones

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Protection (Spinal cord), movement
Vertebrae

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Ossification

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The remodelling of the bone

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Osteoblasts

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Bring calcium to the vine

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Osteoclasts

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Break down the old and damaged bones calcium

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Epiphyseal line

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When you finish growing

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Diaphysis

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The shaft of the bone of the bone that has got bigger

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synovial joints (6)
HINGE JOINT BALL AND SOCKET GLIDING JOINT PIVOT JOINT SADDLE JOINT CONDLOID JOINT
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The range of movement at a synovial joints
-Flexion -Extension -Dorsiflexion -Plantar flexion -Lateral flexion -Horizontal flexion/extension -Hyper-extension -Abduction -Adduction -
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