FINAL 01 - Skeletal System Flashcards

1
Q

________% of an adult’s body weight is bone

A

20%

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2
Q

2 minerals that make up bone

A

Calcium, Phosphorus

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3
Q

Hollow portions of bones surrounding the nasal cavity

A

Paranasal sinuses

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4
Q

The only bone that does not articulate with another bone

A

Hyoid bone

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5
Q

Formed by the fusion of 5 vertebrae

A

Sacrum

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6
Q

Formed by the fusion of 3-5 vertebrae

A

Coccyx

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7
Q

1st cervical vertebra; holds the head

A

Atlas

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8
Q

2nd cervical vertebra; rotates the head

A

Axis

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9
Q

Spinal curvatures of the thoracic and sacral regions; forms a c-shaped curvature

A

Primary curvatures

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10
Q

Spinal curvatures of the cervical and lumbar regions; forms an s-shaped curvature in adults

A

Secondary curvatures

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11
Q

Other name of shoulder girdle

A

Pectoral girdle

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12
Q

Wrist bones

A

Carpals

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13
Q

Palm bones

A

Metacarpals

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14
Q

Fingers and thumb

A

Phalanges

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15
Q

Girdle where the lower limbs attach to the body

A

Pelvic girdle

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16
Q

The heaviest and strongest bone in the body

A

Femur

17
Q

2 largest tarsals

A

Calcaneus, Talus