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Science Bones Test

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Definition
flat   function: to protect internal organs. ex. rib,scapula,and sternum  
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long   any bone that is longer than it is wide, almost any bone in the arms and legs. ex. ulna, femur Function: allows for movement and help support body  
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short   any bone that is wider than it is long. ex. carpal, tarsals Function: small movements and weight bearing  
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Irregular   bones with no specific shape. ex. mandible, vertebrae, patella-"sesmoid". Function: protection  
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cartilage   makes up some body parts- ears and nose. found on the end of all bones and between every vertebrae. Acts like shock absorbers.  
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ligaments   connects bones to other bones. tough connective tissue,very elastic  
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tendons   links bones to muscles  
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synonial fluid   liquid found in every joint that keeps them moving freely.  
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joint   any place where 2 or more bones meet  
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Fixed joint   does not allow for movement. ex. cranium, pelvis  
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movable joints   any joint that allows for full movement. ex. appendicular skeleton (arms+legs)  
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partially movable joints   allows for limited movement. axial skeleton (neck)  
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ball and socket   allows for movement in all directions. ex. humerus/femur  
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hinge joint   allows for movement in 2 directions. ex. elbow/knee  
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sliding/gliding   allowing for movement in all directions bit limited. ex. carpals/tarsals  
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pivot   allows for motion in 4 directions. ex. neck/vertebrae  
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voluntary   muscle that is under conscious control  
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involuntary   muscles not under conscious control  
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skeletal   muscles attached to the bones for movement, work in pair. ex. biceps and triceps  
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flexor   bends bone towards body  
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extensor   bends bone away from body  
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smooth   looks and acts smooth, all involuntary, makes up many internal organs or line organs. Keeps organs working 24/7  
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cardiac   looks straitea but acts smooth (involuntary), muscle that makes up the heart. ex. only the heart  
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