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Chapter 6
What I learned in Chapter 6
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
06/01/2013

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How many bones are on the Axial skeleton?

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Name the six categories of bone classification

 

Definition
  1. Flat bones
  2. Sutural bones
  3. Long bones
  4. Irregular bones
  5. Sesamoid bones
  6. Short bones
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What are the functions of the Skeletal system

 

 

 

 

Definition
  • support
  • storage of minerals
  • blood cell production
  • protection
  • leverage
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How many bones are there in the human body
Definition
206
Term
What are the four types of bone cells
Definition
  • Osteocytes
  • Osteoblasts
  • Osteoprogenitor
  • Osteoclasts
Term
What is Gigantism
Definition
Over production of growth hormone before puberty
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What is Fibrodysplasia ossificans progress (FOP)

 

Definition
It is a gene mutation that causes bone deposition around  the skeletal muscles.
Term
What is the most abundant mineral in the body and how much
Definition
Calcium and 1-2 kg (2-4 lbs)
Term
How many types of fractures are there? Name them
Definition

11

  • closed or simple
  • open or compound
  • transverse
  • spiral
  • displaced
  • compression
  • greenstick
  • comminuted
  • epiphyseal
  • pott
  • colles
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Name the Skull surface features
Definition
  • canal of meatus
  • process
  • sinus
  • foramen
  • fissure
Term
Head, Tubercle, Sulcus, Tuberosity, Diahysis, Trochlea and Condyle are all part of what surface feature
Definition
Humerus
Term
How many Nutrient artery/vein are in each bone
Definition
one
Term
What is it called when your bones get thicker in the jaw, face and hands
Definition
Acromegaly
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Describe the symptoms of Marfan's syndromes
Definition
  • Excessive cartilage formation at epiphyseal cartilage
  • Causes long, slender limbs
  • Other connective tissue abnormalities cause cardiovascular issues

 

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