Skeletal System

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Name three functions of the skeleton.
Support, Protection and Leverage
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Name the five types of bones.
Long bone, Short bone, Flat bone, Irregular bone and Sesamoid bone
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What is the name for the bones at the core of your skeleton?
Axial skeleton
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What is the name for the bones attached to the axial skeleton?
Appendicular skeleton
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Name the five parts of the vertebrae column.
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum and Coccyx
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What are the three classification of joints?
Fixed joints, Cartilaginous joints and Synovial joints
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Name five types of synovial joints.
Ball and socket joint, Condyloid joint, Pivot joint, Gliding joint and Saddle joint
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Name five ranges of movement at a joint.
Dorsiflexion, Plantarflexion, Extension, Flexion and Circumduction
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What is bursa?
It reduces friction that is caused by muscles and tendons moving against skin and bones.
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What is an articular cartilage?
It provides a smooth, lubricated surface for low friction articulation.
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Define the word ligament.
Ligament is a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
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What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is the inflammation of the synvoial joint and can be treated through regular exercise.
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What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that results in fragile bones and likely to break.
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What is another word for the formation of bones?
Ossification
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What is an epiphyseal plate?
It is a growth plate that appears on the each end of the long bone.
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Define the word Osteoblast.
It picks up the calcium and takes it to the bones for growth.
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Define the word Osteoclast.
It is responsible for the breaking down of bones.
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Long bone, Short bone, Flat bone, Irregular bone and Sesamoid bone

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Name the five types of bones.

Card 3

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Axial skeleton

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Card 4

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Appendicular skeleton

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Card 5

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Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum and Coccyx

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