Week 1: The Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
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Strong, fibrous proteins that provide tensile strength and structural support in connective tissues.
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Collagen Fibers
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The central cavity of a long bone shaft, where yellow bone marrow is stored.
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Medullary cavity
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A hinge joint between the humerus, radius, and ulna.
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Elbow Joint
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Saddle Joint
A joint that allows movement with two degrees of freedom and looks like a saddle.
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Sutures
Immovable fibrous joints found between skull bones.
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The shaft or central part of a long bone, providing leverage and weight support.
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Diaphysis
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Ball and Socket Joint
A joint that allows movement in multiple planes and rotation.
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Multipotent stem cells found in red bone marrow that give rise to all types of blood cells.
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Hematopoietic stem cells
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Bone tissue with a porous, lattice-like structure, found primarily at the ends of long bones and within flat bones.
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Spongy Bone
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The stage where the soft callus is replaced by a hard bony callus, stabilizing the fracture.
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Bony Callus Formation
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Spiral Fracture
A fracture where the bone has been twisted apart.
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A joint that allows movement in one plane, similar to a door hinge.
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Hinge Joint
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A fracture where the bone pierces the skin, increasing the risk of infection.
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Open Fracture
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A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood by increasing the release of calcium from bones.
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Parathyroid hormone
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Hematopoietic stem cells
Multipotent stem cells found in red bone marrow that give rise to all types of blood cells.
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The fibrocartilaginous pads between the vertebrae of the spine, providing cushioning and allowing for movement.
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Intervertebral Discs
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Pelvic girdle
The structure formed by the hip bones, supporting the lower limbs and protecting the pelvic organs.
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Freely movable joints.
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Diarthroses
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Condylar Joint
A joint that allows movement with two degrees of freedom.
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Rotation of the forearm so the palm faces upward.
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Supination
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Bones that are longer than they are wide, such as the femur and humerus, providing leverage and support.
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Long bones
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Retraction
Moving a body part backward.
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Turning a limb toward the midline of the body.
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Medial Rotation
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The bony structure formed by the ribs and sternum that protects the heart and lungs.
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Rib cage
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Slightly movable joints.
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Amphiarthroses
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Articular Capsule
A double-layered structure that surrounds synovial joints, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner synovial membrane.
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Circular movement of a limb or eye.
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Circumduction
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Long bones
Bones that are longer than they are wide, such as the femur and humerus, providing leverage and support.
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Ligaments
Strong, fibrous bands of connective tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability and support.
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A fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist, often from a fall on an outstretched hand.
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Scaphoid Fracture
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Elbow Joint
A hinge joint between the humerus, radius, and ulna.
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The part of the body extending from the hip to the foot, including the thigh, leg, ankle, and foot.
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Lower limb
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Bones that are approximately equal in length, width, and thickness, such as the carpals and tarsals, providing stability and some movement.
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Short bones
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Sprains
Injuries involving the twisting or pulling of joints, leading to the stretching or tearing of ligaments.
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Ground Substance
The amorphous, gel-like component of the extracellular matrix, in which cells and fibers are embedded, and which contains water, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans.
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Comminuted Fracture
A fracture where the bone is shattered into multiple pieces.
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Bony Callus Formation
The stage where the soft callus is replaced by a hard bony callus, stabilizing the fracture.
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Joints connected by fibrous tissue with no joint cavity.
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Fibrous Joints
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Articular Cartilage
The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, allowing for easy movement.
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Pott’s Fracture
A fracture involving one or both malleoli of the ankle.
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Moving a body part forward.
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Protraction
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Growth that occurs by adding new layers to the surface, leading to an increase in thickness.
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Appositional growth
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Anatomy
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.
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The ability of a tissue, particularly muscles and joints, to move through their full range of motion without restriction or pain.
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Flexibility
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Synovial Joints
Joints characterized by articular cartilage and a fluid-filled cavity, allowing a wide range of movement.
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Cartilaginous Joints
Joints connected by cartilage with no joint cavity.
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Joints characterized by articular cartilage and a fluid-filled cavity, allowing a wide range of movement.
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Synovial Joints
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The movable attachment point of a muscle, typically located on the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.
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Insertion
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Medullary cavity
The central cavity of a long bone shaft, where yellow bone marrow is stored.
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Circumduction
Circular movement of a limb or eye.
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Skeletal Muscles
Muscles attached to the skeleton that facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing. They are under voluntary control.
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A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, forming at the fracture site.
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Hematoma
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Intervertebral Discs
The fibrocartilaginous pads between the vertebrae of the spine, providing cushioning and allowing for movement.
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C-shaped pieces of fibrocartilage in the knee joint that act as shock absorbers and provide stability.
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Menisci
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A space within a synovial joint that contains synovial fluid, providing lubrication and reducing friction.
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Joint Cavity
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Fibrocartilage
A tough, dense type of cartilage that provides strength and rigidity, found in intervertebral discs and menisci.
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Dorsiflexion
Bending the foot upward at the ankle.
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Scaphoid Fracture
A fracture of the scaphoid bone in the wrist, often from a fall on an outstretched hand.
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Bone deposition
The process by which osteoblasts produce new bone matrix, adding minerals and strengthening the bone.
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Lateral Rotation
Turning a limb away from the midline of the body.
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A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
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Extracellular Matrix
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Injuries involving the twisting or pulling of joints, leading to the stretching or tearing of ligaments.
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Sprains
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Moving a body part backward.
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Retraction
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The rounded end of a long bone, where it articulates with another bone, providing joint stability and movement.
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Epiphysis
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Abduction
Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
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Elastic Cartilage
Cartilage that contains elastic fibers, allowing it to maintain shape after bending, found in the ear and epiglottis.
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The increase in the diameter of bones through appositional growth.
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Bone widening
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A fracture where the bone has been twisted apart.
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Spiral Fracture
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Open Fracture
A fracture where the bone pierces the skin, increasing the risk of infection.
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Rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. They function to move, support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, and store minerals.
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Bones
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Human skeleton
The internal framework of the body, consisting of 206 bones in adults, that provides support, protection, and facilitates movement.
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A fracture where a bone is pressed inward, often seen in skull fractures.
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Depressed Fracture
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Neuromuscular Disease
Disorders that affect the muscles and the nerves that control them, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.
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Bending the foot downward at the ankle.
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Plantar Flexion
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Dense bone tissue that forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and protection.
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Compact Bone
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Pronation
Rotation of the forearm so the palm faces downward.
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The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts.
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Anatomy
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Cartilage formation
The process by which cartilage is developed from chondroblasts, which produce the cartilaginous matrix.
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Osteoarthritis
A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, causing pain and stiffness.
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Immovable fibrous joints found between skull bones.
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Sutures
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Movement of the thumb to touch the fingertips.
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Opposition
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The part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic) that attach them to the axial skeleton.
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Appendicular skeleton
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A flexible connective tissue found in many areas of the body including joints, ear, nose, and windpipe. It provides structure and cushioning in the joints.
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Cartilage
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The resistance of a material to breaking under tension, an important property of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments.
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Tensile Strength
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Calcium Phosphate Crystals
Confer hardness and resistance to compression.
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Carpal Bones
Bones of the wrist involved in plane joints.
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Hinge Joint
A joint that allows movement in one plane, similar to a door hinge.
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Bones
Rigid organs that form part of the endoskeleton of vertebrates. They function to move, support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells, and store minerals.
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The final phase of bone healing where the bony callus is remodeled into strong, compact bone.
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Bone Remodeling
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Lower limb
The part of the body extending from the hip to the foot, including the thigh, leg, ankle, and foot.
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Insertion
The movable attachment point of a muscle, typically located on the bone that moves when the muscle contracts.
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The initial phase of bone healing involving bleeding and inflammation.
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Inflammatory Phase
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The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, protecting the spinal cord and providing structural support.
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Vertebral column
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Thin, flattened, and often curved bones, such as those of the skull, ribs, and sternum, that provide protection and surface area for muscle attachment.
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Flat bones
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Plane Joint
A joint that allows gliding movements.
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A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by promoting the storage of calcium in bones.
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Calcitonin
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Hematopoiesis
The formation and development of blood cells, occurring primarily in the red bone marrow.
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Increasing the angle between two bones.
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Extension
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Osteoclasts
Bone-resorbing cells that break down the matrix and release calcium and phosphate.
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Osteocytes
Mature bone cells that maintain the matrix, balancing collagen fibers, ground substance, and calcium phosphate crystals.
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Transverse Fracture
A fracture that occurs at a right angle to the bone’s axis.
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Hematoma
A localized collection of blood outside the blood vessels, forming at the fracture site.
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Immovable joints.
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Synarthroses
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The process by which osteoblasts produce new bone matrix, adding minerals and strengthening the bone.
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Bone deposition
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Growth that occurs within the interior of cartilage, leading to an increase in length.
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Interstitial growth
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Bone widening
The increase in the diameter of bones through appositional growth.
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Bone-forming cells that produce collagen fibers and ground substance, contributing to bone building.
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Osteoblasts
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A joint that allows movement in multiple planes and rotation.
Ball and Socket Joint
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Plantar Flexion
Bending the foot downward at the ankle.
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Mature bone cells that maintain the matrix, balancing collagen fibers, ground substance, and calcium phosphate crystals.
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Osteocytes
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A joint that allows rotation around a single axis.
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Pivot Joint
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Breaks or cracks in bones caused by trauma, overuse, or conditions that weaken bones.
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Fractures
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A fracture involving one or both malleoli of the ankle.
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Pott’s Fracture
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Diaphysis
The shaft or central part of a long bone, providing leverage and weight support.
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Decreasing the angle between two bones.
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Flexion
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A tough connective tissue membrane covering compact bone, with a rich blood supply.
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Periosteum
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Bone resorption
The process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue, releasing minerals into the blood.
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Osseous Tissue
Specialized bone cells and extracellular matrix.
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Bone formation
The process by which bone is created, starting with the formation of a cartilage model that is gradually replaced by bone tissue.
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Pivot Joint
A joint that allows rotation around a single axis.
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Supination
Rotation of the forearm so the palm faces upward.
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Periosteum
A tough connective tissue membrane covering compact bone, with a rich blood supply.
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Epiphysis
The rounded end of a long bone, where it articulates with another bone, providing joint stability and movement.
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Interstitial growth
Growth that occurs within the interior of cartilage, leading to an increase in length.
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Resilience
The ability of a tissue or material to absorb energy when it is deformed and release that energy upon unloading, allowing it to return to its original shape.
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The fixed attachment point of a muscle, typically located on the more stable bone during muscle contraction.
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Origin
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Osteoprogenitors
Stem cells that differentiate into osteoblasts.
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Inflammatory Phase
The initial phase of bone healing involving bleeding and inflammation.
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Origin
The fixed attachment point of a muscle, typically located on the more stable bone during muscle contraction.
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An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and potential joint destruction.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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A type of bone marrow that primarily stores fat and is found in the central cavities of long bones.
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Yellow bone marrow
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A type of cartilage that is smooth and translucent, providing flexible support and reducing friction in joints.
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Hyaline Cartilage
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Thin, needle-like structures that form a lattice network within spongy bone.
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Trabeculae
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Upper limb
The part of the body extending from the shoulder to the hand, including the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
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The internal framework of the body, consisting of 206 bones in adults, that provides support, protection, and facilitates movement.
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Human skeleton
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Osteoporosis
A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, making them more susceptible to fractures.
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Bone Fractures
Breaks or cracks in bones resulting from trauma, disease, or overuse.
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Trabeculae
Thin, needle-like structures that form a lattice network within spongy bone.
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Structural units of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric rings of matrix.
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Osteons
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Forces that press or squeeze an object, important in understanding how bones and cartilage absorb impact and weight.
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Compression Forces
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Bones of the wrist involved in plane joints.
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Carpal Bones
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Endosteum
A membrane lining the inner surfaces of bones, including the trabeculae of spongy bone.
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Auricle (Pinna)
The outer part of the ear that captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.
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Extension
Increasing the angle between two bones.
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The formation and development of blood cells, occurring primarily in the red bone marrow.
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Hematopoiesis
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Reposition
Movement of the thumb back to its anatomical position.
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Atlas-Axis Joint
The joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
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A double-layered structure that surrounds synovial joints, consisting of an outer fibrous layer and an inner synovial membrane.
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Articular Capsule
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Medial Rotation
Turning a limb toward the midline of the body.
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Cartilage that contains elastic fibers, allowing it to maintain shape after bending, found in the ear and epiglottis.
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Elastic Cartilage
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Tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones, enabling movement.
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Tendons
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Fat Pads
Collections of adipose tissue that protect and cushion synovial joints.
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A joint that allows movement with two degrees of freedom and looks like a saddle.
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Saddle Joint
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Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
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Abduction
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The stage where a soft callus forms around the fracture.
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Fibrocartilaginous Callus Formation
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Osteoblasts
Bone-forming cells that produce collagen fibers and ground substance, contributing to bone building.
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Pathological Fracture
A fracture that occurs in a bone weakened by disease.
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Cells found in cartilage that produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix, including collagen and proteoglycans.
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Chondrocytes
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Rotation of the forearm so the palm faces downward.
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Pronation
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Specialized bone cells and extracellular matrix.
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Osseous Tissue
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The process by which osteoclasts break down bone tissue, releasing minerals into the blood.
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Bone resorption
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Bending the foot upward at the ankle.
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Dorsiflexion
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Osteons
Structural units of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric rings of matrix.
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Closed Fracture
A fracture where the bone does not break the skin.
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A fracture that occurs when bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae.
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Compression Fracture
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Tensile Strength
The resistance of a material to breaking under tension, an important property of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments.
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Tendons
Tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones, enabling movement.
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Tendon Sheaths
Tubular structures surrounding tendons that contain fluid to reduce friction during movement.
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Bone Remodeling
The final phase of bone healing where the bony callus is remodeled into strong, compact bone.
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Epiphyseal Fracture
A fracture involving the growth plate of a bone, affecting bone growth.
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Fibrous Joints
Joints connected by fibrous tissue with no joint cavity.
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The ability of a tissue or material to absorb energy when it is deformed and release that energy upon unloading, allowing it to return to its original shape.
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Resilience
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Avulsion Fracture
A fracture where a fragment of bone is pulled off by a tendon or ligament.
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Depressed Fracture
A fracture where a bone is pressed inward, often seen in skull fractures.
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Central Canal
A channel within osteons that contains an artery, vein, and nerve.
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Movement of the thumb back to its anatomical position.
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Reposition
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Rib cage
The bony structure formed by the ribs and sternum that protects the heart and lungs.
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A fracture that occurs at a right angle to the bone’s axis.
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Transverse Fracture
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Strong, fibrous bands of connective tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability and support.
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Ligaments
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Yellow bone marrow
A type of bone marrow that primarily stores fat and is found in the central cavities of long bones.
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Lowering a body part.
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Depression
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Turning the sole of the foot outward.
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Eversion
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Confer hardness and resistance to compression.
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Calcium Phosphate Crystals
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Compression Fracture
A fracture that occurs when bone is crushed, often seen in vertebrae.
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Distinctive features on bones, such as ridges, bumps, and grooves, that serve as attachment points for muscles and ligaments or passageways for nerves and blood vessels.
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Bone landmarks
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Fractures
Breaks or cracks in bones caused by trauma, overuse, or conditions that weaken bones.
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Carpometacarpal Joint (Thumb)
A saddle joint located between the carpal and metacarpal bone of the thumb.
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Chondrocytes
Cells found in cartilage that produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix, including collagen and proteoglycans.
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Compact Bone
Dense bone tissue that forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and protection.
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Bone-resorbing cells that break down the matrix and release calcium and phosphate.
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Osteoclasts
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Tubular structures surrounding tendons that contain fluid to reduce friction during movement.
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Tendon Sheaths
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A fracture of the distal radius in the wrist with dorsal displacement.
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Colles’ Fracture
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Costal Cartilage
The bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum, providing flexibility and expansion during breathing.
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Flat bones
Thin, flattened, and often curved bones, such as those of the skull, ribs, and sternum, that provide protection and surface area for muscle attachment.
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The amorphous, gel-like component of the extracellular matrix, in which cells and fibers are embedded, and which contains water, proteoglycans, and glycosaminoglycans.
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Ground Substance
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Cartilage
A flexible connective tissue found in many areas of the body including joints, ear, nose, and windpipe. It provides structure and cushioning in the joints.
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Appositional growth
Growth that occurs by adding new layers to the surface, leading to an increase in thickness.
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Greenstick Fracture
A partial fracture where one side of the bone bends, common in children.
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A membrane lining the inner surfaces of bones, including the trabeculae of spongy bone.
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Endosteum
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The process by which structures or tissues are maintained in a stable position, preventing unwanted movement and providing support during physical activity.
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Stabilization
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Stem cells that differentiate into osteoblasts.
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Osteoprogenitors
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Fibroblasts
Cells that produce collagen fibers and play a critical role in wound healing.
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Joint Cavity
A space within a synovial joint that contains synovial fluid, providing lubrication and reducing friction.
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Appendicular skeleton
The part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic) that attach them to the axial skeleton.
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Epiphyseal Plates (Growth Plates)
Areas of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents; they determine the future length and shape of the mature bone.
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The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, allowing for easy movement.
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Articular Cartilage
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Collections of adipose tissue that protect and cushion synovial joints.
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Fat Pads
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Extracellular Matrix
A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates that provides structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.
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A tough, dense type of cartilage that provides strength and rigidity, found in intervertebral discs and menisci.
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Fibrocartilage
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Red bone marrow
A type of bone marrow that produces blood cells and is found in the cavities of certain bones, such as the pelvis, ribs, and sternum.
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The cartilaginous joint located between the left and right pubic bones, providing slight mobility and absorbing shock during walking.
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Pubic Symphysis
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A joint that allows movement with two degrees of freedom.
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Condylar Joint
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Calcitonin
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by promoting the storage of calcium in bones.
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Short bones
Bones that are approximately equal in length, width, and thickness, such as the carpals and tarsals, providing stability and some movement.
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A slightly movable fibrous joint between the tibia and fibula.
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Tibiofibular Joint
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Inversion
Turning the sole of the foot inward.
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Vertebral column
The series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the lower back, protecting the spinal cord and providing structural support.
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Elevation
Raising a body part.
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The joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
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Atlas-Axis Joint
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A fracture that occurs in a bone weakened by disease.
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Pathological Fracture
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A joint that allows gliding movements.
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Plane Joint
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Muscles attached to the skeleton that facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing. They are under voluntary control.
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Skeletal Muscles
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Condylar joints located between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges of the fingers.
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Metacarpophalangeal Joints
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Metacarpophalangeal Joints
Condylar joints located between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges of the fingers.
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A channel within osteons that contains an artery, vein, and nerve.
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Central Canal
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Injuries where bones are forced out of their normal position in a joint, often requiring medical intervention to realign.
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Dislocations
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Pubic Symphysis
The cartilaginous joint located between the left and right pubic bones, providing slight mobility and absorbing shock during walking.
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The bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum, providing flexibility and expansion during breathing.
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Costal Cartilage
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A fracture involving the growth plate of a bone, affecting bone growth.
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Epiphyseal Fracture
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The part of the body extending from the shoulder to the hand, including the arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
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Upper limb
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Adduction
Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.
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A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, causing pain and stiffness.
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Osteoarthritis
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A fracture where a fragment of bone is pulled off by a tendon or ligament.
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Avulsion Fracture
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Spongy Bone
Bone tissue with a porous, lattice-like structure, found primarily at the ends of long bones and within flat bones.
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Axial skeleton
The part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the head, neck, and trunk, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.