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Chapter 2- Skeletal System Flashcards

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Functions of the skeletal system

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•Gives support and shape to the body •Protects vital organs such as brain, spinal cord and heart •Assists in movement by providing a rigid structure for muscle attachment •manufactures blood cells (ilium, vertebrae, sternum, ribs)

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Types of skeletons

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Axial and appendiculal

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Longitudinal bone growth

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Epiphysis

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Growing bone, pressure epiphysis, traction epiphysis

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Epiphyseal plate

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Long bones in the upper extremities

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Clavicle, humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpals, phalanges

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Long bones in the lower extremities

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Femur, fibula, tibia, metacarpals and phalanges

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Short bones in the upper extremities

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Carpals

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Short bones in the lower extremities

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Tarsals

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Flat bones in the upper extremities

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Scapula

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Flat bones in the axial skeleton

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Cranial bones, ribs, sternum

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Irregular bones in the lower extremities

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Innominate bone (ilium, ischium, pubic)

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Irregular bones in the axial skeleton

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Vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, mandible and facial bones

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Sesamoid bones

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Patella

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Hard outer layer of bone

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Compact bone

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Porous, spongy; trabeculae

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Cancellous bone

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Little beams

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Trabeculae

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Vertebral foramen of cervical vertrbrae

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Glenoid fossa of scapula

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bicipital groove of humerus

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medial condyle of femur

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intercondylar eminence of tibia

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articular facet of rib

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femoral head

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iliac crest

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medial epicondyle of humerus

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scapular spine

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greater tubercle of humerus

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ischial tuberosity

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greater trochanter of femur

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PTA 149 (5 decks)

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