Skeletal System Review for Anatomy Diagram | Quizlet

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Tendon

Connects muscle to bone

<p>Connects muscle to bone</p>
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Ligament

Connects bone to bone

<p>Connects bone to bone</p>
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Compact Bone

dense outer layer of bone

<p>dense outer layer of bone</p>
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Spongy Bone

composed of small needle like pieces of bone and lots of open space

<p>composed of small needle like pieces of bone and lots of open space</p>
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Yellow Marrow

stores fat

<p>stores fat</p>
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Red Marrow

produces blood cells

<p>produces blood cells</p>
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Periosteum

the fibrous tissue that covers the diaphysis

<p>the fibrous tissue that covers the diaphysis</p>
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Ossification

process of bone formation

<p>process of bone formation</p>
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Osteocytes

mature bone cells

<p>mature bone cells</p>
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Osteoblasts

Bone building cells

<p>Bone building cells</p>
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Osteoclasts

cells that break down bone matrix

<p>cells that break down bone matrix</p>
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axial skeleton

head, neck, trunk

<p>head, neck, trunk</p>
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appendicular skeleton

Arms, legs, pelvis

<p>Arms, legs, pelvis</p>
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TERM

Cranium

DEFINITION

Skull

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Skull</p>
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TERM

Mandible

DEFINITION

Jaw

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Jaw</p>
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TERM

Clavicle

DEFINITION

Collar bone

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Collar bone</p>
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TERM

Scapula

DEFINITION

Shoulder blade

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Shoulder blade</p>
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TERM

Sternum

DEFINITION

Breastbone

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Breastbone</p>
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TERM

Rib Cage

DEFINITION

12 bones that protect vital organs of the chest

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>12 bones that protect vital organs of the chest</p>
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TERM

Humerus

DEFINITION

Upper arm long bone

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Upper arm long bone</p>
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TERM

Radius

DEFINITION

Forearm bone that follows the thumb

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Forearm bone that follows the thumb</p>
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TERM

Ulna

DEFINITION

Forearm bone that follows the pinky.

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Forearm bone that follows the pinky.</p>
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TERM

Pelvis

DEFINITION

Hip bone

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Hip bone</p>
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TERM

Carpals

DEFINITION

Wrist bones

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Wrist bones</p>
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TERM

Metacarpals

DEFINITION

Palm bones

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Palm bones</p>
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TERM

Phalanges

DEFINITION

Fingers or toes

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Fingers or toes</p>
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TERM

Femur

DEFINITION

Thigh bone

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Thigh bone</p>
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TERM

Patella

DEFINITION

Kneecap

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Kneecap</p>
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TERM

Tibia

DEFINITION

Long bone that follows the big toe

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Long bone that follows the big toe</p>
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TERM

Fibula

DEFINITION

Long bone that follows the pinky toe

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Long bone that follows the pinky toe</p>
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TERM

Tarsals

DEFINITION

Ankle bones

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Ankle bones</p>
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Metatarsals

DEFINITION

Bones of the sole of feet

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>Bones of the sole of feet</p>
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Cartilage

a strong flexible connective tissue

<p>a strong flexible connective tissue</p>
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Vertebrae

DEFINITION

26 small bones that make up your backbone

<p>DEFINITION</p><p>26 small bones that make up your backbone</p>
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cervical vertebrae

The portion of the spinal column consisting of the first seven vertebrae that lie in the neck.

<p>The portion of the spinal column consisting of the first seven vertebrae that lie in the neck.</p>
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thoracic vertabrae

each of the twelve bones of the backbone to which the ribs are attached

<p>each of the twelve bones of the backbone to which the ribs are attached</p>
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lumbar vertebrae

Contains 5 vertebrae.

<p>Contains 5 vertebrae.</p>
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sacral vertebrae

Single bone formed by the fusion of the 5 embryonic vertebrae.

<p>Single bone formed by the fusion of the 5 embryonic vertebrae.</p>
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Coccyx

tailbone

<p>tailbone</p>
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The amount of spinal curves...

4

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Primary curves

Includes the thoracic and sacral - appear late in fetal development.

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Secondary curves

Includes cervical and lumbar - appear months after birth.

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ilium

part of the hip bone

<p>part of the hip bone</p>
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sacrum

segment of the vertebral column that forms part of the pelvis

<p>segment of the vertebral column that forms part of the pelvis</p>
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pubis

forms the anterior portion of the pubic bone, located just below the urinary bladder

<p>forms the anterior portion of the pubic bone, located just below the urinary bladder</p>
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ischium

forms the lower posterior portion of the pubic bone and bears the weight of the body when sitting

<p>forms the lower posterior portion of the pubic bone and bears the weight of the body when sitting</p>
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ball and socket joint

hip and shoulder joints

<p>hip and shoulder joints</p>
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hinge joints

Joints that can bend and straighten but cannot rotate; they restrict motion to one plane.

elbow and knee

<p>Joints that can bend and straighten but cannot rotate; they restrict motion to one plane.</p><p>elbow and knee</p>
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pivot joint

neck: allow limited rotation or turning of the head.

<p>neck: allow limited rotation or turning of the head.</p>
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ellipsoidal joints

gliding joints allow bones to slide over one another

<p>gliding joints allow bones to slide over one another</p>
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calcaneus

heel bone

<p>heel bone</p>
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temporal bone

Bones that cover the sides of the head, near the ear

<p>Bones that cover the sides of the head, near the ear</p>
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cheek bones

zygomatic

<p>zygomatic</p>
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occipital bone

back of head

<p>back of head</p>
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parietal bone

top of head

<p>top of head</p>
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long bones

bones of the arms and legs

<p>bones of the arms and legs</p>
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short bones

bones of the wrist and ankles

<p>bones of the wrist and ankles</p>
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flat bones

bones of the ribs, shoulder blades, pelvis, and skull

<p>bones of the ribs, shoulder blades, pelvis, and skull</p>
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irregular bones

bones of the vertebrae and face

<p>bones of the vertebrae and face</p>
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Sesamoid

Small and round bones that protect from stress and wear on tendons

<p>Small and round bones that protect from stress and wear on tendons</p>