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12 Cards in this Set
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The study of bones?
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Osteology
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Study of Joints?
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Arthrology
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Professional who studies bones?
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Osteologist
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Professional who studies joints?
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Arthrologist
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Bones & muscles work together to ______ the body & produce ___________?
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Support the body & produce body movement.
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How many bones are in the body?
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206 bones
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Name the functions of the Skeletal System?
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1. function
2. protects 3. Aids in movement 4. Blood cell formation 5. storage |
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Comprised of minerals and collagen?
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Bone matrix
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Primary type of bone cell, which can produce new bone matrix by secreting mineral salts/collagen?
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Osteocyte
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Bone cells that move through a bone to secrete new bone matrix?
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Osteoblasts
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Bone cells that move around bone to dissolve bone matrix?
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Osteoclasts
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Name the variety of bones?
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1. Long/slender
2. Short/wide 3. Flat 4. Irregular |
