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The main function of the integumentary system is to

waterproof the body and protect underlying tissues

Integumentary structures, superficial to deep

epidermis, papillary layer, reticular layer, hypodermis

Which structures assist the skin in reducing body temperature

Blood vessels and sweat glands

Lengthwise growth of a bone takes place at the

epiphyseal plate

The bones of the pelvis are ______ bones

irregular

Standing up from a seat involves ______ at the knee joint

extension

The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the ________

ankle

Articular Cartilage

covers the external surface of the epiphysis

What do bone Salts do?

give bone hardness

What type of bone is a vertebra

irregular

periosteum

outside covering of diaphysis

The end of a long bone is the

epiphysis

The parietal bone in the skull is a _______ bone

flat

The carpals in the wrist are examples of _____ bones

short

The humerus of the arm is a ______ bone

long

Epidermis

portion of the skin containing keratinised cells

Vasodilation

alteration of blood vessels to allow cooling

Sweat gland

aids in the elimination of waste products

Arrector pili

Involuntary muscle attached to the hair follicle

Melanin

protective pigment in the lower layers of the epidermis

Sebum

acts as a lubricant of the skin

Subcutaneous layer

composed mainly of adipose tissue

Dermis

composed of reticular and papillary parts

Sebaceous gland

structure connected to the hair follicle, secretes sebum

Thickest and most active layer of the dermis

reticular

Epidermal skin layers in order from top to bottom

Corneum


Lucidum


Granulosum


Spinosum


Basal

A hollow space within the bone shaft

Medullary cavity

Bones articulating to form the knee joint

Femur and Tibia

Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

Frontal plane

Articulating bones are separated by a joint cavity

Synovial joint

Movement of a limb towards the midline

adduction

Movement of a limb away from the midline

abduction

Bone articulating to form at shoulder joint

Scapula and humerus

Cylindrical bone end fits into the trough shape of another bone

Hinge joint