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Joints, Muscles, and the Skeleton Flashcards

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What is a Hydrostatic Skeleton?

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A skeleton that supports the body by pressuring fluid

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What is an Endoskeleton?

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A skeleton on the inside of the body

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What is an Exoskeleton?

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A skeleton on the outside of the body

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What are the functions of the vertebrate skeleton?

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It provides support, controls movement, protects, and produces blood cells for the body

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5
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What bones make up your spine?

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Your vertebrae

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What is the scientific name for the collar bone?

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The Clavicle

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What is the scientific name for the breast bone?

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The Sternum

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What is the scientific name for the tail bone?

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The Coccyx

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What is the scientific name for skull?

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The Cranium

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What is the scientific name for the upper arm bone?

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The Humerus

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What is the scientific name for the jaw bone?

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The Mandible

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What is the scientific name for the shoulder-blade?

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The Scapula

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What are the two bones making up the lower arm?

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The Radius and the Ulna

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What is the scientific name for the hip bone?

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The Pelvis

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What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?

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The Femur

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16
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What are the two bones making up the lower leg?

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The Fibula (back) and Tibia (front)

17
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What are three sections of bones making up the hands?

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The Phalanges, Carpals, and the Metacarpals

18
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What are three sections of bones making up the feet?

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Phalanges, Tarsals, and the Metatarsals

19
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How does a hinge joint move?

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It moves in only one plane

20
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How does a ball and socket joint move?

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It can swivel and move in any direction

21
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How does a pivot joint move?

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The two bones (one circular and other ring-like) turn around each other

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