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Anatomy Unit 4: Bone Physiology Flashcards

Study for the Bone Physiology Test

1
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What do ligaments connect?

A

Bone to bone

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2
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What do tendons connect?

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Bone to muscle

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3
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What tissues are found in bones?

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Bone, cartilage, dense connective tissue, blood, and nervous

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4
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What are the four functions of the bones?

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Support/Protect, Attachment for muscles, make blood, & store inorganic salts (calcium) + Fat

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5
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What part of the body is Axial?

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The skull, vertebral column, & rib cage

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What part of the body is Appendicular?

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The arms and the legs

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7
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What are some examples of long bones?

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The limb bones except the patella, carpals, & tarsals

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What are some examples of short bones?

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Carpals & tarsals

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What are some examples of flat bones?

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Scapula, sternum, ribs, & most skull bones

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What are some examples of irregular bones?

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Vertebrae, hip, mandible, & maxilla

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What is compact bone?

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A densely packed bone tissue

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What is spongy bone?

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Irregular & interconnected channels with lots of space inside

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13
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What is the function of red marrow?

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To make blood

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14
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What is the function of yellow marrow?

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To store fat

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15
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Why is collagen important for bone?

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For strength & resilience

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Why is calcium important for bone?

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It makes the bones more solid & resistant to crushing

17
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What are the 2 ways that bones form?

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Originating between layers of connecting or bone tissue replaces cartilage

18
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What is ossification?

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The formation of bone

19
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What are osteocytes?

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Mature bone cells

20
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What is the function of osteoblasts?

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To build bone matrix

21
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What is the function of osteoclasts?

A

To cut down excess bone matrix?

22
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What is epiphyseal plate?

A

Growth plate

23
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What are 3 factors that influence bone development?

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Nutrition, hormones, & exercise

24
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What is hematopoiesis & where does it take place in bones?

A

Blood cell formation & in red marrow

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