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| What bones does the axial skeleton consist of? |
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| Skull, thorax and vertebral column |
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| What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system? |
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| support, storage of minerals, blood cell production, protection and leverage. |
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| This type of bone is thin and has rough parallel surfaces. |
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flat bones
Examples: cranial bones, sternum |
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| Where are structural bones formed? |
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| What classification of bones are relatively long and slender? |
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| What are 3 examples of irregular bones? |
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| vertebrae, bones of pelvis and facial bones |
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What bones develop in tendons of knee, hands and feet?
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| What bones are small and boxy? |
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| What is the function of articular cartilage? |
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| covers portions o fepiphysis that form articulations |
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| What fuction does the metaphysis serve? |
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| connects epiphysis to shaft |
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| What is the function of the metaphyseal artery/vein? |
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| carry blood to and from metaphysis and connects to epiphysis arteries/veins |
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| mature bone cells that cannot divide |
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| ____________ Produce new bony matrix. |
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| _________ cells are cells that produce cells that differentiate into osteoblasts |
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| remove and remodel bone matrix |
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| what accounts for 2/3 of body weight? |
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| what creates perforating fibers? |
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| osteoblasts in periosteum celluar layer |
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| __________ is a epiphyseal cartilage that grows unusually slow. |
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| ________ is the overproduction of growth hormones before puberty. |
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| What is the most abundant mineral in the body? |
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| What kind of fracture can only be seen on x-rays? |
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what fracture is produced by twisting stresses?
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| Why are open or compound fractures more dangerous? |
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| they project through the skin |
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| what causes long slender limbs? |
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