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16 Cards in this Set
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Name 2 things bones do.
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1)provide the framework for the body
2)they protect and support internal organs |
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Bones provide_____because they are a _____for muscles.
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1)movement
2)point of attachment |
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What 2 minerals are necessary for the growth of bones and are stored in bone cavities?
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1)calcium
2)phosphorus |
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How many bones are in the skull?
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29
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How many bones are in the vertebrae?
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26
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How many bones are in the ribs/sternum?
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25
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How many bones are in the upper extremities?
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64 *32 in each arm*
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How many bones are in each arm?
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32
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How many bones are in the lower extremities?
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62 *31 in each leg
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How many bones are in each leg?
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31
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Fossa
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Shallow cavity in or on a bone
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Foramen
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Opening for passage of blood vessels and nerves.
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fissure
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A narrow, deep, slit-like opening.
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Sulcus
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A groove or furrow
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Sinus
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A hollow cavity within a bone
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What are bones made up of?
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depressions or hollow regions
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