The humerus is where the funny bone is.
The ulna is under (inside)
The radius is radiating (outside/leaving)
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How can I remember the order of my leg bones?
Femur extends like an 'f'
The patella is like patting your knee when laughing
The tibia is tucked inside
The fibula is for show outside
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What is the vertebral column order?
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sarcal, coccygeal
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How can I remember the vertebral column order?
Certain
Triumphs
Long
Shiny
Cups
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What are the vertebral column's functions?
protect the spinal cord, movement, muscle attachment, attachment to ribs
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What is neural spinal alignment?
Natural 's' curve shape with 3 natural curves
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What is kyphosis?
Hunchback, excessive outward curve of thoracic region
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What is scoliosis?
abnormal curvature to left or right, thoracic region, inheritable
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give a brief summary of bone growth
ossification. calcium and phosphate accumulate on cartilage, trapped and cells die. tiny spaces left grow blood vessels to transport osteoblasts and nutrients.
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what is ossification?
the process of bone growth and formation
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what are osteoclasts?
cells that reabsorb part of the bone so unnecessary calcium is removed
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