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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/11/2013

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Axial skeleton
Definition
Consist of bonesĀ  of the skull, thorax, and vertebral column.
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Appendicular Skeleton
Definition
Consist of the bones of the limbs and pelvic.
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Sutural Bones
Definition
Irregular bones formed between cranial bones.
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Sinus
Definition
Chamber within bone usually filled with air.
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Epiphysis
Definition
Consists largely of spongy bone andouter covering of compact bone.
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Articular Cartilage
Definition
Avascular and receives resouces from synovial fluid.
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Metaphysis
Definition
Connects epiphysis to shaft.
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Osteocytes
Definition
Mature bone cells that cannot divide.
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Osteoblasts
Definition
Produce new bony matrix and becomes osteocytes when surrounded by bony matrix.
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Osteoclasts
Definition
Removeand remodel bone matrix.
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Spongy Bone
Definition
Located where bones are not heavily stressed on in many directions.
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Endosteum
Definition
Incomplete cellular layer lining medullary cavity.
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Second Ossification Center
Definition
Form as cappillaries and osteoblasts migrate into epiphyses.
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Dermal Bones
Definition
Also known as membrane bones.
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Achondroplasia
Definition
Epiphyseal cartilage grows unusually slowly.
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