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Human Anatomy Skeletal System Part 1

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This deck covers the fundamental aspects of the human skeletal system, including bone types, skeletal divisions, and specific bone functions.

Functions of the Skeletal System

1) Support of the body, 2) Protection of soft organs, 3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles, 4) Blood cell formation
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Definition
Functions of the Skeletal System
1) Support of the body, 2) Protection of soft organs, 3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles, 4) Blood cell formation
How many bones are there in the adult body?
206
What are the 2 types of osseous tissue?
Compact and spongy
What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense, smooth and homogenous while spongy bone is small with needles like pieces of bone with lots of open space
What are the 4 classifications of bones?
Long, short, flat and irregular
What are the functions of bone markings?
Allow blood vessels/nerves to pass through, point of attachment for ligaments and mucus, and helps form joints

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TermDefinition
Functions of the Skeletal System
1) Support of the body, 2) Protection of soft organs, 3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles, 4) Blood cell formation
How many bones are there in the adult body?
206
What are the 2 types of osseous tissue?
Compact and spongy
What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense, smooth and homogenous while spongy bone is small with needles like pieces of bone with lots of open space
What are the 4 classifications of bones?
Long, short, flat and irregular
What are the functions of bone markings?
Allow blood vessels/nerves to pass through, point of attachment for ligaments and mucus, and helps form joints
What are the two parts of the skeleton?
Axial and Appendicular
Axial Skeleton
Forms the longitudinal part of the body
What 3 parts is the axial skeleton divided into?
Skull, Vertebral column and bony thorax
Appendicular Skeleton
Arms, legs, and everything that holds them up
What 3 parts is the appendicular skeleton divided into?
Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and limbs
What two bones is the pectoral girdle composed of?
Clavicle (collar bone) and Scapula (Shoulder blade)
What is the pelvic girdle made of?
Legs
What is the single bone of the upper arm?
Humerus
Bone located on the thumb side of the forearm
Radius
Bone located on the pinky side of the forearm
Ulna
8 bones that form the wrist
Carpals
5 bones that form the palm
Metacarpals
14 bones that form the fingers
Phalanges
7 Bones that form the ankle
Tarsals
Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Hip bones- Illium, Ischium, and Pubic bone
Major functions of the Pelvic Girdle
Carries the total weight of the upper body and protects vital organs (reproductive)
Bones of lower limbs
Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella
Tibia
Shin
Fibula
Lies alongside tibia
Patella
Kneecap
Bones of the foot
Tarsals, Calcaneus, Talus, Metacarpas and phalanges
Binds Bones
Ligaments
Connect muscle to bone
Tendons
Functions of the Vertebral Column
Support head & trunk of body, Protect Spinal Cord