The Skeleton- lesson 1 and 2

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What does the Axial Skeleton do?
Protects vital organs
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The vertebrae column, cranium, thoracic girdle (ribs and sternum) are all part of the ................ Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
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What does the Axial Skeleton allow?
Support, Protection and Muscular Attachment
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What does the Appendicular Skeleton do?
Allows movement and provides weight bearing
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The shoulder girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle and the lower limbs are all part of the ................... Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
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What bones are involved in the Shoulder Girdle?
Scapula and Clavicle
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What bones are involved in the Pelvic Girdle?
Ilium, Pubis and Ischeum
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What are the functions of the Skeletal System? (6)
Blood cell production, Movement, Protection, Shape, Support and Mineral Storage
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What acronym is used to remember the functions of the Skeletal System?
MS BuMP
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How many sections does the Spinal Column have?
5
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What is the Spinal Canal?
Central ring of bone that protects the spinal column
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What is the Transverse Process?
It is situated either side of the spinal canal, which helps to lock the vertebrae closer together
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What is the Spinal Process?
Allows muscle attachment
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What is the Articular Process?
It is flat which helps articulate with the adjacent vertebrae
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What is the Centrum?
It is the weight bearing column
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Define Collagen
A very strong fibrous protein that is the main component of bones
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Define Calcium
The mineral stored in the bone that keeps it hard and strong. 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the bone
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The vertebrae column, cranium, thoracic girdle (ribs and sternum) are all part of the ................ Skeleton

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Axial Skeleton

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What does the Axial Skeleton allow?

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What does the Appendicular Skeleton do?

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Card 5

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The shoulder girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle and the lower limbs are all part of the ................... Skeleton

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