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25 Cards in this Set
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What 2 chemicals are bone made of and what is their purpose |
1) Calcium: Needed for muscle movement\ 2) Phosphate: Needed for action |
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Identify the 2 major ligaments holding the vertebrae together |
Anterior Longitudinal Ligament, Posterior Longitudinal Ligament |
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3 Major Areas of coxal bone |
1) Ilium 2) Ischium 3) Pubis |
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What are the only remnants of a notochord |
Nucleus Pulposus |
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Condition in which human has a hunchback |
Kyphosis |
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Condition in which human has a Low back |
Lordosis |
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What are the two major components of bone matrix |
1) Bone Salt 2) Collagen Fibers |
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No joint movement at whatsoever -- sutres |
Synarthrosis |
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Some joint movement -- (ribs, intervertebral disks) |
amphiarthrosis |
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Most Joint movement -- (synovial joint) |
Diarthrosis |
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What is an osteocyte and what can you find there |
Essentially it is a bone cell, both osteoclasts and osteoblasts can be found here. |
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What happens in the bones when calcium is too high? |
A message is sent to the thyroid gland that releases calcitonin, which triggers osteoblasts which creates bone.
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What happens in the bones when the calcium is too low? |
The parathyroid gland is notified and lets out the parathyroid hormone (PTH). This triggers osteoclasts which break down bone and release calcium. |
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Where are osteoclasts and osteoblasts found? |
Periosteum on diaphysis |
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Differentiate between thyroid and parathyroid |
Thyroid -- anterior to larynx Parathyroid -- posterior to larynx |
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List the general types and numbers of a vertebrae |
-Cervical: 7 bones -Thoracic: 12 bones -Lumbar: 6 bones |
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Causes of vertebral curvature |
intervertebral disks |
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benefits of vertebral curvature |
weight bearing |
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Characteristics of Cervical vertebrae |
transverse foramen, bifid spinous process |
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Characteristics of Lumbar vertabrae |
Bulky body and transverse process |
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Characteristics of thoracic vertabrae |
sharper spinous process |
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What are the two girdles in your body? |
1) Pectoral Girdle 2) Pelvic Girdle |
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Characteristics of Malignant Melanoma (ABCD rule) |
Asymmetry Border irregularity Color Diameter |
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What 2 cells make up neural tissue? |
1) Neurons 2) Glial Cells |
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What are the three types of cell junction? |
1) Tight 2) Desmosome 3) Gap |
