the bone

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  • Created on: 21-05-19 21:56
musculoskeletal system
provide the means to support and movement .
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osteoclast
removes bones by using enzyme to dissolve bone salts.
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cartilage
connective tissue that are found in joints between bones.
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growth plate
responsible for bone growth in terms of our height.
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bone marrow
the site of blood cell production and where stem cells can be found.
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collagen /chondrin
these are proteins that remain in the bones to give elasticity.
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osteoblasts
this a cell that invades the cartilage of early skeleton , depositing mineral salts such as calcium phosphate.
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osteocytes
the osteoblasts convert into this form after the deposits . this help maintain the bone as it forms and increase it size.
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oestrogen levels
this is a female hormone that promotes the activity of osteoblasts.
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ball and socket joint
location in the hip, shoulder. allows multi directional movement and rotation.
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hinge joint
location in the knee, elbow. can move along one axis to flex or extend.
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pivot joint
located in the skull or vertebral column. allows rotary movement.
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sliding/gliding joints
location in wrist, ankle.gliding allows the bones to glide one another.
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ligaments
holds bone in position
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synovial capsule
tough membrane that produce a thick slippery synovial fluid that acts as lubricant and shock absorber.
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arhtritis
the erosion of cartilage and decreasein synovial fluid that allows the bone to contact with one another resulting in pain and inflammation.
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removes bones by using enzyme to dissolve bone salts.

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osteoclast

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connective tissue that are found in joints between bones.

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responsible for bone growth in terms of our height.

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the site of blood cell production and where stem cells can be found.

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