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The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the:
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Humerus
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The structure found in the cell center that plays an important part in cell reproduction is:
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nucleus
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The study of the strucures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye and what it is made up of: the science of the structure of organisms or their parts
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Anatomy
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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures
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Physiology
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The study of the science of the minute structures of organic tissues; microscopic anatomy
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Histology
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The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the:
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Humerus
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The sturcture found in the cell center that plays an important part in cell reproduction is:
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nucleus
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The study of the strucures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye and what it is made up of: the science of the structure of organisms or their parts
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Anatomy
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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures
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Physiology
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The study of the science of the minute structures of organic tissues; microscopic anatomy
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Histology
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The uppermost and largest bone of the arm is the:
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Humerus
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The sturcture found in the cell center that plays an important part in cell reproduction is:
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nucleus
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The study of the strucures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye and what it is made up of: the science of the structure of organisms or their parts
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Anatomy
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The study of the functions and activities performed by the body's structures
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Physiology
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The study of the science of the minute structures of organic tissues; microscopic anatomy
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Histology
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The basic unit of al lliving things, including baceria, plants, and animal.
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cells
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a colorless, jellylike substance, in which protein, fats, carbohydrates, mineral salts, and water are present
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protoplasm
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the dense, active protoplasm found in the center of cells; plays an important part in cell reproduction and metabolism
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Nucleus
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all the protoplasm of a cell except that which is in the nucleus,- the watery fluid that contains food materials necessary for growth, reproduction and self-repair of the cell
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cytoplasm
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small, round body in the cytoplasm controls the transportation of substances in and out of cells, and affects reproduction of cells
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centrosome
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the cell wall; a delicate proplasmic material that encloses a living plant or animal cell, and permits soluable substances to enter and leave the cell
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cell membrane
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cells dividing into 2 new cells; the usual process of cell repduction of human tissues
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mitosis
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What 5 things do cells need for reproductions?
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Adequate supply of food, oxygen, & water. Elimination of wastes & proper temperature
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chemical process taking place in living orgainsms whereby the cells are nourished and carry out their activities
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metabolism
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Constructive metabolism; the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones; the body sotres water, food, and oxygen for when they are needed for growth and repair
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anabolism
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The phase of metabolism that involves breaking down of complex compounds within the cells into smaller ones, often resulting in the liberation of energy to perform functions such as muscular effort, secretions or digestion
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catabolism
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Simultaneous activity of anabolism and catabolism creates:
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homeostasis
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a collection of similar cells that perform a particular function.
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Tissues
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Tissues are composed of:
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60% to 90% water
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What are the 5 types of tissues?
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Connective, epithelial, liquid, muscular & nerve
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tissue that serves to support, protect, and bind together other tissues of the body
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Connective Tissue
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Name examples of connective tissue
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bone, cartilage, ligment, tendons, fascia (separates muscles) & fat or adipose tissue
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Protective covering on body surfaces such as skin, mucous membranes, linings of the heart, digestive and respiratory organs and glands
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epithelial tissue
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this tissue carrys food, waste products and hormones by means of the blood and lymph
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liquid tissue
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This tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body
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muscular
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This tissue carries messages to and from the brain, and controls and coordinates all body functions
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Nerve tissue
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structures composed fo specialized tissues and perform specific functions
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Organs
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This organ controls the body
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brain
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This organ controls vision
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eyes
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Name 8 organs
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brain, eyes, heart, kidneys, lungs, liver, skin, stomach & intestines
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This organ controls blood circulation
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heart
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This organ excetes water and waste products
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kidney
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This organ supplies oxygen to the blood
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lungs
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This organ removes toxic products of digestion
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liver
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This organ forms external protective covering of the body
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skin
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This organ digest food
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stomach and intestines
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Groups of bodily organs acting together to perfrom one or more functions.
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Body Systems
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How many body systems are there?
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11
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Name the 11 body systems
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Circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, endocrine, integumentary, musclar, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, skeletal
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This system controls the steady circulation of the blood throught he body by means of the heart and blood vessels
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Circulatory
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This system changes food into nutrients and wastes
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Digestive
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What does the digestive system consist of?
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mouth, stomach, intestines, salivary, and gastric glands, and other organs
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Affects the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the entire body; consists of specialized glands
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endocrine
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Purifies the body by the elimination of waste matter;
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excretory
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Whats does the excretory systems consist of?
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Kidneys, liver, skin, intestines and lungs
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Serves as the protective covering andhelps in regulating the body's temperature
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integumentary system
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Whats does the integumentary system consist of?
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skin, oil and sweat glands, sensory receptors, hair and nails.
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Covers, shapes and supports the skeleton tissue; also contracts and moves various parts of the body
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muscular system
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controls and coordinates all other systems and makes them work harmoniously and efficiently; consists of brain, spinal cord and nerves
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nervous system
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responsible for processes by which plants and animals produce offspring
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reproductive systems
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enables breathing, supplying the body
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respiratory systems
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physical foundation of the body; comprised of 206 bones that vary in size and shape and are connected by movable and immovable joints
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skeletal system
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What is the composition of bone?
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connective tissue about 1/3rd animal matter )cells and blood) and 2/3rds mineral matter (calcium cabonate & calcium phosphate)
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the scientific study of bones , their structure and functions
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osteology
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what is the meaning of "os"
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technical term for bone
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list the primary functions of the skeletal systems
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give shape and support the body, protect internal structures and organs.
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what minerals are stored in bones?
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calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and sodium
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the connection between 2 or more bones of the skeleton
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joints
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name the movable joints
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elbows, knees hips
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name the immovable joints
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pelvis, skull
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what are the parts of the skull?
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cranium & facial skeleton
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an oval bony case that protects the brain
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cranium
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how many bones make up the facial skeleton?
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14
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name the bones of the cranium
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occipital, parietal, frontal, temporal, ethmoid, sphenoid
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forms the lower back part of the cranium
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occipital bone
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forms the sides and top of the cranium (top)
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parietal bones
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the cranium is made up of how many bones? name them
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8; 2 parietal bones, 2 temporal bones, frontal bone, occipital bone, ethmoid bone, sphenoid bone
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forms the forehead
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frontal bone
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form the sides of the head in ear region
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temporal bones (2)
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light spongy bone between the eye sockets and forms part of the nasal cavities
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ethmoid bones
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joins all of the bones of the cranium together
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sphenoid bones
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from the bridge of the nose
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nasal bones (2)
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small thin bones located at the front inner wall of the orbits
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lacrimal bones (2)
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also called malar; from the prominence of the cheeks
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zygomatic bones (2)
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upper jaw bones that join to form whole upper jaw
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maxillae (2)
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lower jawbone, largest and strongest bone of the face
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mandible
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name the bones of the neck
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hyoid bone, cervical vertebrae
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how many bones are in the cervical vertebrae and where r they located?
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7 bones of the top part of the vertabral column located in neck region
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name the bones of the trunk/torso
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Thorax, ribs, scapula, sternum, clavical
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the chest; an elastic bony cage that serves as the protective framework for the heart, lungs and other delicate organs
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thorax
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the breastbone; flat bone that forms the ventral (front) support of the ribs
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sternum
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collarbone; bone that joins the sternum and scapula
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clavical
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one of a pair of shoulder blades, the large, flat, triangular bones of the shoulder
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scapula
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12 pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax
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ribs
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bones of the arm and hand
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humerus, ulna, radius, carpus, metacarpus, phalanges
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