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Anatomy Physiology 1 Chapter 7A
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12th Grade
03/20/2016

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Osteology
Definition
The study of bone.
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Skeletal System is composed of
Definition
Bones, cartilages and ligaments
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Bone (osseous tissue)
Definition
Connective tissue w/ the matrix hardened by calcium phosphate and other minerals.
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Cartilage
Definition
Forerunner of most bones. Covers many joint surfaces of mature bone.
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Ligaments
Definition
Hold bones together at joints (connects bone to bone)
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Tendons
Definition
Attach muscle to bone
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Acid-base balance
Definition
buffers blood against large ph changes by altering phosphate and carbonate salt levels.
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Electrolyte Balance
Definition
calcium and phosphate levels
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Blood Formation
Definition
red bone marrow is the chief producer of blood cells
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 What is Mineralization (Calcification)
Definition
The hardening process of bone
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Individual bones (organs) consist of
Definition
bone tissue, bone marrow, cartilage, adipose tissur, nervous tissue, and fibrous connective tissue.
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 Flat bones
Definition

-Protect soft organs

-Thin, curved plates

Examples: Ribs, skull bones, sternum

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Long bones
Definition

-Longer than wide

-Rigid levers acted upon by muscles, crucial for movement

Examples: metacarples

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Short bones
Definition

-Is equal in length and width.

-glide across one another in multiple directions

Example: Tarsals, Carpals

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Irregular Bones
Definition

-Elaborate shapes that do not fit into other categories

example: vertabre

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