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Describe long bones |
Bones that are longer than they are wide |
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Describe short bones |
Bones that are short and almost cubic in shape |
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Describe flat bones |
Bones that are flatter than they are wide |
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Describe irregular bones Give an example |
Bones that do not fit into any other category For example the vertebrae |
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Describe sesamoid bones |
Similar to a short bone, however they are within a tendon |
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What is the function of the articular/hyaline cartilage? |
It’s smooth an glossy consistency enables bones to move against each other without friction. |
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What is the function of ligaments? |
Ligaments hold two end of bones together, ensuring stability while enabling movement |
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What is the synovial membrane? |
A layer that lines the synovial joint, producing and containing the synovial fluid within it |
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What is synovial fluid? |
Synovial fluid is a thick, white fluid that helps reduce the friction in a joint |
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What are menisci? |
Pads of tissue lying in between the articular cartilage and synovial fluid, they act as shock absorbers, reducing the impact on the bone ends |
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What are pads of fat and what is their function? |
Pads of fat also act as friction reducers. In the knee, they fill the space below the patella and the ends of the femur and tibia |
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What are bursae |
Bursae are small sacks filled with fluid . they are located where skin, ligaments or bones could cause friction |
