Skeletal System Flashcards
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Bone anatomy 4 parts
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Central hollow space called medullary cavity
Bone marrow
Outer hardshell is the cortex
The external surface is a layer of connective tissue called the periosteum. It is very rich in nerve endings and very sensitive to trauma
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Bone ends are covered with a very smooth tough connective tissue called
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Articular cartilage
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Joints are held together by
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Ligaments
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4 parts of the skull
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Frontal
Parietal (backside)
Temporal (left and right sides)
Occipital (lower backside)
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5 parts of the vertebral column
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Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Coccyx
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The spinal column contains how many vertebrae
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33
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How many pairs of ribs
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12
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Collarbone a.k.a.
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Clavicle
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Shoulder blade a.k.a.
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Scapula
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Arm three parts
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Humerus
Radius
Ulna
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Leg three parts
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Femur
Tibia
Fibula
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Knee cap A.k.a.
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Patella
