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Human Anatomy

Chapters 1-5

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The study of the structures that make up the human body and how those structures relate to one another. Human Anatomy
Type of bone shaped to serve as a shock absorber Short Bone
Type of bone that has proximal and distal enlargements Long Bone
The type of bone that largely protects underlying organs and provides areas of muscle attachment Flat Bone
Type of bone that performs a special function (e.g. Vertebrae) Irregular bone
Pea shaped bone that is found in tendons (e.g. patella) Seasmoid
Bone that has a low porosity, it is less flexible and can resist greater stress Cortical Bone
Bone that has high porosity, and has a honeycomb structure that provides more flexibility. spongy (cancellous) bone
Composed of pectoral, pelvic girdles, upper and lower limbs Appendicular Skeleton
Composed of the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum Axial Skeleton
Calvaria Skull cap, upper part of the skull that covers the brain
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