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Skeletal System

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5 functions of the skeletal system 1. Provides shape and support to body 2. Protects internal organs 3. Points of attachment for muscles to cause movement 4. Manufacture blood cells 5. Storage of calcium and phosphorus
Bone is what type of tissue? Connective tissue that makes up endoskeleton of vertebrates
Periosteum Thin membrane that covers and protects; blood vessels and nerves
Compact bone Hard bone that provides structure to bones
Cancellous bone Porous bone aka sponge bone; it contains blood vessels and marrow.
Marrow Soft jelly like center of bones
Yellow marrow Produces fat cells cartilage and bone
Red marrow Produces platelets and red blood cells and white blood cells
Joint Any place where any two bones come together
Five types of joints 1. Fixed 2. Pivot 3. Ball and Socket 4. Hinge 5. Sliding
Cartilage A rubbery connective tissue that cushions bones; located at joints
Ligament Connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
Tendon A strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Mandible Lower jaw
Scapula Shoulder blade
Sternum Breastbone
Femur Thigh bone
Patella Knee cap
Tarsals Ankle bones
Phalanges Finger and toes
Cranium Skull
Vertabrae Back bone
Clavicle Collar bone
Ribs True/false floating
Humerus Upper arm
Radius Closest to thumb
Ulna Closest to little finger
Carpals Wrist bones
Pelvis Hips
Fibula Outer calf
Tibia Shin bone
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