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Anatomy & Physiology
Human Skeleton
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06/29/2006

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Term
How many bone are in the human body
Definition
206
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What is the function of the human skeleton?:
Definition
It supports and gives shape. Protects vital organs. Provides attachment points for tendons, muscle and ligaments. have joints to provide movement
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What are bones made of?:
Definition
Inorganic mineral salt (Ossein)
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What are the layers of the bone?:
Definition
1. Compact bone. 2. Calcellous bone 3. Medullary Cannel 4. Yellow marrow 5. Red marrow (only in long bones) 6. Periosteum
Term
Compact bone:
Definition
Hard outer shell
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Calcellous tissue:
Definition
Inner spongy/ porus portion
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Medullary Cannel:
Definition
Center of bone. Contains bone marrow.
Term
Yellow Marrow:
Definition
Ordinary, fat cells.
Term
Red Marrow:
Definition
Found in Long bones. manufacture RBC's
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Periosteum:
Definition
Thin outer membrane that surrounds the bone and supplies bone with nutrients.
Term
Types of bones:
Definition
1. long 2. short 3. flat 4. irregular
Term
Long bones:
Definition
femur and humerus
Term
Short bones:
Definition
wrist and ankle
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Flat bones:
Definition
skull, sternum, and scapula
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Irregular bones:
Definition
Vertebra, mandible, and pelvic
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