3304 Flashcards
skeletal
1
Q
206
A
total bones
2
Q
80
A
axial
3
Q
126
A
appendicular
4
Q
skeleton five major functions
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1) protection
2) support
3) movement
4) storage for minerals (ca and phosphorus)
5) hemopoiesis (blood formation–red bone marrow)
5
Q
long bones
A
long cylindrical shaft or diaphysis
serve as levers
tibia, fibula, humerus ,
metatarsals
6
Q
short bones
A
small cube-shaped
solid bones
provide some shock absorption and include the carpals and tarsals
7
Q
flat bones
A
curved surface and varying from thick to very thin.
provide protection and include the ilium ribs sternum scapula
8
Q
irregular bones
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irregular shapes
entire spine and ischium, pubis
9
Q
sesamoid bones
A
small boned within the tendon
protection and improve mechanical advantage
accessory bones
foot, ankle and hand
