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Skeletal System
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
09/27/2010

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Term
EPIPHYSES
Definition
Each end are coverd with articular cartilage and articulate with other bones. Secondary ossification center is found here. (Long Bone)
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DIAPHYSIS
Definition
The shaft of a bone. Filled with marrow. The primary ossification center is found here.
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PERIOSTEUM
Definition
Covers the bone
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COMPACT BONE
Definition
Has the greatest strenth.
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SPONGY BONE
Definition
The place were red blood cells and morrow are made. Helps reduce the weight of bone.
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CENTRAL CANALS
Definition
Contains blood vessels that nourish the cells. (Artery)
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INTRAMEMBRANOUS BONE
Definition
Devlop from layers of connective tissue. (Flat bones of the skull)
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ENDOCHONDRAL BONES
Definition
Develop as hyaline cartilage
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EPIPHYSEAL PLATES
Definition
Responsible for lengthening.
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OSTEOCLAST
Definition
Break down bone.
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OSTEOBLASTS
Definition
Deposit bone. Built up. When blood calcium is low it breaks down bone.
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HEMATOPOIESIS
Definition
Occurs in the yolk sac, liver and spleen, and red bone marrow. In the embro. Red blood cell production.
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BONES
Definition
Store calcium. Large quantities of calcium phosphate.
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AXIAL SKELETON
Definition
Consists of the skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
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APPENDICULAR SKELETON
Definition
Consists of the pectoral Girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs.
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FONTANELS
Definition
Connect incompletely developed bones.
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CERVICAL VERTEBRAE
Definition
Found in the neck
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TRUE RIBS
Definition
Join the sternum directly.
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