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Bones ppt
Belanich
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Anatomy
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11/30/2012

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Term
Skeletal System
Definition
Composed of bones, cartilages, and ligaments. Form strong flexible framework of the body
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Cartilage
Definition
forms before most bones. Covers many joint surfaces of mature bones.
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Ligaments
Definition
Holds bones together at the joints
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Tendons
Definition
Attach muscle to bone
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Functions of the skeleton
Definition
Support. Movement. Protection. Electron Balance; calcium and phosphate ions. Acid base balance; buffers blood against excessive ph changes. Blood formation; red bone marrow is the chief producer of blood cells.
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Bone (osseous tissue)
Definition
connective tissue with the matrix hardened by calcium phosphate and other minerals.
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Mineralization (Calcification)
Definition
The hardening process of bone.
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