7.1 intro to gross anatomy of the skeletal system Flashcards
1
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articulation
A
joint
place where two bones come together
2
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ligament
A
connective tissue that joins two bones
3
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tendon
A
connective tissue that joins bone to muscle
4
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bone
A
organ made of connective tissue
5
Q
purposes of bones
A
stores calcium, phosphate, and fat
makes blood cells
gives structure
6
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frontal bone
A
forehead (1)
7
Q
mandible
A
jaw (moves) (1)
8
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scapula
A
shoulder blade (posterior) (2)
9
Q
humerus
A
upper arm (2)
10
Q
sternum
A
breastbone (1)
11
Q
rib
A
numbered
1-12 superior
13-22 inferior (24)
12
Q
vertebrae
A
backbone (26)
13
Q
os coxae
A
hip bones (2)
14
Q
ulna
A
lower arm (medial)
pinky side of hand (2)
15
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radius
A
lower arm (lateral)
thumb side of hand (2)
