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skeletal system

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skeletal system composed of:   bones: 206 (most in feet and hands)  
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6 functions:   *stability support *protection (brain, heart lungs) *RBC/WBC production in bone marrow *mineral storage: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium *movement: lever systems *fat storage  
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divisions 1 of 2:   axial skeleton:80 bones *skull:29 *vertebrae:26 *sternum:1 *ribs:24 total, 7 true, 3 false, 2 floating  
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long:   arms/legs (longer than wide)  
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steoblates:   builds bone  
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ossification:   process of bone development/building  
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epiphysis:   ends of bones  
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epiphyseal plate:   growth plate between bones  
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periosteum:   connective tissue  
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between bones:   tib/fib, radius/ulna  
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spine disorders   *kyphosis:humpback *lordosis:swayback *scoliosis:"scure of spine"  
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joints:   where bones meet  
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cartilage:   between our bones  
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connective tissue:   holds joints together  
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ligaments:   connects (bone/bone)  
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tendons:   connects (muscle/bone)  
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short:   cube shaped: carpal/torsels  
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flat:   sternum/scapula  
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sesmoid:   bone embedded in tendon: patella/skull  
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irregular:   everything else (vertebrae,pelvis,ribs)  
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divisions 2 of 2:   apendigens/appendicular skeleton:126 bones *shoulder gridle: 4 *upper limb: 60 total/30per side *pelvic gridle: 2lower *limb: 60  
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osteocytes:   matures bone  
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osteoclats:   breaks down bone  
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