Skeletal System Review for Anatomy

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Connects muscle to bone

Connects bone to bone

dense outer layer of bone

composed of small needle like pieces of bone and lots of open space

produces blood cells

the fibrous tissue that covers the diaphysis

process of bone formation

mature bone cells

Bone building cells

cells that break down bone matrix

head, neck, trunk

appendicular skeleton

Arms, legs, pelvis

12 bones that protect vital organs of the chest

Upper arm long bone

Forearm bone that follows the thumb

Forearm bone that follows the pinky.

Fingers or toes

Long bone that follows the big toe

Long bone that follows the pinky toe

Bones of the sole of feet

a strong flexible connective tissue

26 small bones that make up your backbone

cervical vertebrae

The portion of the spinal column consisting of the first seven vertebrae that lie in the neck.

thoracic vertabrae

each of the twelve bones of the backbone to which the ribs are attached

lumbar vertebrae

Contains 5 vertebrae.

sacral vertebrae

Single bone formed by the fusion of the 5 embryonic vertebrae.

The amount of spinal curves...

Includes the thoracic and sacral - appear late in fetal development.

Secondary curves

Includes cervical and lumbar - appear months after birth.

part of the hip bone

segment of the vertebral column that forms part of the pelvis

forms the anterior portion of the pubic bone, located just below the urinary bladder

forms the lower posterior portion of the pubic bone and bears the weight of the body when sitting

ball and socket joint

hip and shoulder joints

Joints that can bend and straighten but cannot rotate; they restrict motion to one plane.
elbow and knee

neck: allow limited rotation or turning of the head.

ellipsoidal joints

gliding joints allow bones to slide over one another

Bones that cover the sides of the head, near the ear

bones of the arms and legs

bones of the wrist and ankles

bones of the ribs, shoulder blades, pelvis, and skull

irregular bones

bones of the vertebrae and face

Small and round bones that protect from stress and wear on tendons

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