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Skeletal system test

part 1 (written)

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What are the functions of the skeletal system? support, storage, protection, red blood cell production
lipids in yellow marrow of adults is found in diaphysis of long bones
bony struts in spongy bone trabeculae
primary ossification 2nd month of development, center of diaphysis, ossifies hyaline bone
Vitamin for calcium absorption D
What are types of flat bones? sternum, scapula, ribs
What does the Thyroid gland secrete and stimulate calcitonin and osteoblast production
A fracture that is in several pieces comminuted
What does the periosteum do? covers trabeculae of spongy bone, helps with bone growth, aids in tendon attachment
function of synovial fluid lubrication
Paired bones of the cranium parietal and temporal
functions of compact bone strongest along the axis, covers all bones,maintained through the haversian system
basic functional histological unit of bone Haversian system/osteon
sequence of vertebrae inferior to superior coccyx sacrum lumbar thoracic cervical
bones not directly attached to any other bone sesamoid
fluid filled sacs found in synovial joints bursa
wearing away of cartilage osteoarthritis
ribs with no connection to the sternum floating
the zygomatic arch is formed by- temporal and zygomatic
side effect of rickets bowed legs
red bone marrow is found in ___ ____ of adults flat bones
excessive growth hormone when the epiphyseal plates are CLOSED acromegaly
function of the foramen and other openings of the skull passage of blood vessels and nerves
nutrients are passed from osteocyte to osteocyte through the haversian system by canaliculi
articular cartilage is primarily composed of hyaline
central canal contains blood vessel and nerves
a fracture that punctures the skin compound
synovial capsules are associated with diarthrosis
pairs of ribs 7
Atlas is called C_ 1
thoracic vertebrae 12
axial skeleton bones 80
cervical vertebrae 7
carpals 8
cranial bones 8
pairs of floating ribs 2
C1 and C2 Pivot joint
thumb Saddle joint
knee hinge
coronal suture synarthrosis
hip Ball and socket joint
pubic symphysis amphiarthrosis
glenohumeral ball and socket
vertebrae gliding
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