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Unit 4 Review

The Skeletal System for A&P

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What are the functions of the skeletal system? Movement, Support, Protection, Blood cell production, and Mineral Storage.
What are the two major divisions of the skeletal system? Axial Skeleton, and Appendicular Skeleton.
Where do you apply a splint compared to the break? Along the injured limb, crossing the joints above and below the break.
How many total bones do we have in the body? 206
What is the largest bone in the body? Femur
The patella is considered what kind of bone? Sesamoid bone
Why is bone marrow important? it acts as the body's primary factory for creating new blood cells and supporting the immune system.
What is the process of bone composed of yellow marrow? Medullary cavity
What is the continual process of building/tearing down bone to maintain normal proportions and strength of bone called? Bone remodeling
What is a bone disease in which bone loses mineral density and bone mass? Osteoporosis
What connects skeletal muscle to bone? Tendons
What connects bone to bone? Ligaments
Which type of joint is found in the articulation of the femur and the pelvis? Ball-and-socket Joint
What is the process of bone formation called? Ossification or Osteopenesis
Created by: 28castillo
 

 



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