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physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Periosteum | Tough, outermost layer of bone, like very thick skin. |
| Compact bone | Solid, strong, and dense portion of the bone. |
| Spongy bone | honeycomb-like structure found at the ends of long bones. |
| Axial skeleton | Made up of the bones in your head, neck,back,and chest. |
| Appendicular skeleton | Includes the bones in your shoulders, pelvis, and limbs. |
| Long bones | like Femur, humerous |
| Short bones | Like metacarpals |
| Tendons | Connect bone to muscle |
| Ligaments | Connect bone to bone |
| Cartilage | A tough, flexible tissues that lines joints and gives structure to the nose,ears,larynx,and other parts of the body. |
| Ball and socket | Type of joint ex: hip, shoulder |