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A&P
chapter 6
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
02/17/2014

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Axial Skelton
Definition

Bones of skull, thorax, and vertebral column.

 
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Appendicular skeleton
Definition
Bones of the limbs and girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton
 
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support
Definition
The skeletal system provides _______ for the body
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flat
Definition
2 examples of ______ bones are cranial bones and sternum.
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Sesamoid bones

 
Definition
Small, flat, and somewhat shaped like sesame seed
 
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Ramus
Definition
extension that makes angle with rest of structure
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Articular cartilage

 
Definition

Covers portions of epiphysis that form articulations

 
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Metaphysis
Definition
connects epiphysis to shaft
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structural bones
Definition
Irregular bones formed between cranial bones
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Sinus
Definition
chamber within bone, usually filled with air
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Foramen
Definition
small rounded passageway
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Fissure
Definition
elongated cleft or gap
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Head
Definition
expanded proximal end that forms part of joint
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Sulcus
Definition
deep, narrow groove
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Tuberosity
Definition
small, rough projection; may occupy broad area
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Trochlea
Definition
smooth, grooved articular process
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Condyle
Definition
smooth, rounded articular process
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Neck
Definition
narrow connection between head and diaphysis
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Facet
Definition
small, flat articular surface
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Line
Definition
low ridge; more delicate than crest
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Spine
Definition
pointed or narrow process
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Nutrient Foramen
Definition
tunnel providing access to marrow cavity
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Osetocytes
Definition
Mature bone cells that cannot divide
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Osteoprogenitor cells
Definition
mesenchymal cells that produce cells that differentiate into osteoblasts
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Endosteum
Definition
incomplete cellular layer lining medullary cavity
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