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Anatomy - Bone [Midterm]
Various questions about bone formation and function.
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Anatomy
12th Grade
01/18/2011

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1. hyaline cartilage develops into shape of future bones
2. periosteum forms from connective tissue on outside of developing bone
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first two steps of endochondral bone formation
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protect vital organs, produces blood cells, and stores minerals
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functions of skeletal system (3)
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maxillae and mandible
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bones in which teeth are found
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has epiphyses, diaphyses, articular cartilage, and medullary cavity - example is humerus
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describe parts of a long bone and give an example
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coxal bone
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pelvic bone that includes the ilium, the ischium, and the pubis
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cervical vertebrae
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has transverse foramina
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lumbar vertebrae
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supports most of weight
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lateral maleolus
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on fibula
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sella turcia
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bony enclosure for pituitary gland
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intervertebral discs
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part of vertebral column that act as shock absorbers
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