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Unit 2 Support Systems- Skeletal System Flashcards

1
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the process of producing blood cells in the red bone marrow

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hematopoiesis

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2
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encloses and protects the brain

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cranium

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3
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forms the forehead

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frontal bone (1)

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4
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forms the greater portion of the sides and roof of the cranial cavity

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parietal (2)

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5
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forms the posterior (back) part of the cranium

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occipital (1)

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6
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forms the sides of the cranium

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temporal (2)

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7
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the upper jaw bone

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Maxillae (1)

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8
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encloses and protects the spinal cord

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vertebral column

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9
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vertebrae of the neck

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cervical vertebrae (7)

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10
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vertebrae to which ribs attach

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thoracic vertebrae (12)

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11
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large, weight-bearing vertebrae of the lower back

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lumbar vertebrae (5)

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12
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fused vertebrae which articulate with the pelvic bones

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sacral vertebrae (5)

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13
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four fused vertebrae that form the tailbone

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coccygeal vertebrae (coccyx) (4)

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14
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the breast bone

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sternum

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15
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12 pairs attach to the thoracic vertebrae

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ribs

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16
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upper arm bone

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humerus

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17
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thumb side of lower arm bone

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radius

18
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medial to radius; lower arm bone

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ulna

19
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wrist bones

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carpals

20
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hand bones

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metacarpals

21
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fingers and toes

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phalanges

22
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hip bones

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ilium

23
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butt bone

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ischium

24
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the bone of the pubic region

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pubis

25
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thigh bone

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femur

26
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knee cap

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patella

27
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shin bone

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tibia

28
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small bone of the lower leg

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fibula

29
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bones of the hind foot

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tarsals

30
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bones of the forefoot

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metatarsals

31
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any location where two bones meet

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articulation

32
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attach bone to bones

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ligaments

33
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is any break in a bone

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fractures

34
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is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine resulting in an S-shaped appearance

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scoliosis

35
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is a type of arthritis caused by destruction of cartilage from the joints. this is the most common form

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osteoarthritis

36
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the stretching of a ligament

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sprain

37
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the tissues are stretched causing micro-tearing of the tissue

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1st degree sprain

38
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a partial tear of a ligament

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2nd degree sprain

39
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a complete rupture of a ligament

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3rd degree sprain

40
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treatment for a sprain

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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)

41
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is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength

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osteoporosis

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