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Chapter 47
The Musculoskeletal System
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
02/13/2008

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Hinge Joints
Definition
Allow flexion and extension in just one place
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Haversian Canals
Definition
A series of tubes around narrow channels formed by lamellae; compose the "compact bone" region of bones
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Mesenchymal Cells
Definition
Multipotent stem cells that can differentiate into a variety of cell types
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Endochondral
Definition
One of 2 types of bone formation; the process responsible for much of the bone growth in vertebrate skeletons, esp. long bones
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Gliding Joints
Definition
Synovial joints which admit only gliding movement
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Muscle Fiber (Myocyte)
Definition
A single muscle cell
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Medullary Cavity
Definition
The central cavity of bone shafts where yellow marrow is stored
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Ball and Socket Joint
Definition
A joint in which the distal bone is capable of motion around an indefinite number of axes, which have a common center
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Combination Joints
Definition
2 or more articulation surfaces and an articular disc or meniscus
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Hydroxylapatite
Definition
Naturally occurring form of calcium apatite
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