1a Applied Anatomy and Physiology Definitions

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Bones keep us upright and hold muscles and organs in place.
Support
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Some bones surround and _______ vital organs from damage.
Protection
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The bones of the legs and arms. ____ _____ support the weight of your body and help with gross movement.
Long Bones
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Muscles contract to pull the bones of the skeleton.
Movement
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Carry oxygen to muscles.
Red Blood Cells
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Fights infections.
White Blood Cells
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Place where two or more bones meet.
Joint
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Type of joint commonly found in the limbs; contains a ________ membrane that produces ________ fluid.
Synovial Joint
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Covers ends of bones providing a smooth, friction-free surface.
Cartilage.
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Produced by the synovial membrane to lubricate the joint.
Synovial Fluid.
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Card 2

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Some bones surround and _______ vital organs from damage.

Back

Protection

Card 3

Front

The bones of the legs and arms. ____ _____ support the weight of your body and help with gross movement.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Muscles contract to pull the bones of the skeleton.

Back

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Card 5

Front

Carry oxygen to muscles.

Back

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