OCR AS PE skeletal and muscular system

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  • Created on: 20-05-13 19:59
what is a tendon
connective tissue joining muscle to bone
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what is the growth plate
plate of cartilidge between the diaphysis and epiphysis that allows bone to grow in length
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what is collagen
a protein which forms a structural framework in many parts of body e.g. skin
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what is osteoprosis
skeletal disorder charcterised by compromised bone strength predisposing a person to and increased risk of fracture
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what is osteoarthritis
type of arthritis caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the cartiladge of one or more joints
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why is the hip joint more stable than the shoulder?
deeper socket, head of femur is very spherical, supported by 5 ligaments and surrounded by large muscle groups
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structure and function of a joint capsule
structure- fibrous tissue encasing the joint
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what is the growth plate

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plate of cartilidge between the diaphysis and epiphysis that allows bone to grow in length

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what is collagen

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what is osteoprosis

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what is osteoarthritis

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