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Skeletal System
Syracuse Intro to Health
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Medical
10th Grade
10/03/2014

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Term
axial skeleton
Definition
contains the bones that are along the long axis of the body, or the bones of the head and trunk.
Term
appendicular skeleton
Definition

contains the bones of the extremities (or appendages).

Includes the pectoral girdles, pelvic girdles, and the bones of the arms and legs.

Term

bones of the cranium


Definition

frontal

parietal

occipital

temporal

maxillae

mandible

Term

frontal bone

Definition

forms the forehead,

forms the roof of the eye sockets

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Term
basic functions of the skeletal system
Definition

hematopoiesis

structure

support

muscle attachment and movement

mineral storage


Term
parietal bones
Definition

consists of two bones, and

forms the side and roof of the cranial cavity

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Term
temporal bones
Definition

consists of two bones, and

forms the lower sides of the cranium and part of the cranial floor

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Term
occipital bone
Definition

the base of the cranial cavity, prominent posterior portion

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Term
maxilla
Definition

the upper jaw bone

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Term
mandible
Definition

the lower jaw bone

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Term
vertebral column
Definition

composed of 33 bones,

encloses and protects the spinal cord,

supports the head

Term
bones of the vertebral column
Definition

cervical vertebrae-7 bones in the neck

thoracic vertebrae-12 bones connected to the ribs lumbar vertebrae-5 bones in the lower back

sacral vertebrae-5 pelvic bones

coccygeal vertebrae-4 tailbones

Term
bones of the thoracic cavity
Definition

sternum, xiphoid process, ribs

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Term
bones of the upper extremities
Definition

Humerus
Radius

Ulna

Carpals

Metacarpals

Phalanges

Term
bones of the lower extremities
Definition

Femur

Patella

Tibia

Fibula

Tarsals

Metatarsals

Phalanges

Term
bones of the pelvis
Definition

ilium

ischium

pubis

Term
os coxae
Definition
is the name of the three bones of the pelvis
fused together
Term
joints
Definition

1. Where two bones articulate

2. The points of contact between bones

Term

types of joints

 

Definition

hinge joints

gliding joints

ball and socket joints

Term

hinge joints

 

Definition
allows for extension and flexion
Term

gliding joints


Definition
bones slide past each other
Term
ball and socket joints
Definition
allows for rotational movement in almost any direction
Term
disease and disorders
Definition

fractures

scoliosis

kyphosis

lordosis

osteoarthritis

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Term
closed or simple fracture
Definition

bone is broken and the skin is intact

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Term
open or compound fracture
Definition

bone is broken and the skin is cut by the bone

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Term
scoliosis
Definition

abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

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Term
kyphosis
Definition

abnormally enlarged
thoracic curve (humpback)

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Term
lordosis
Definition

abnormally enlarged
lumbar curve (swayback)

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Term
osteoarthritis
Definition

arthritis that is caused by the breakdown and loss of cartilage in the joints

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