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Ossification
new minerals deposit to form bone
Epiphysis
ends of longs bones
Diaphysis
shaft of long bones
Medullary canal
storage area for bone marrow
Red marrow
makes blood cells
Periosteum
outer covering of bone
Osteocytes
bone cells
Diarthrosis
movable joint
Ampiarthrosis
partially movable joint
Synarthrosis
immovable joint
Joint
articulation
Bursa
fluid filled sac
Pronation
turn palms downward
Supination
turn palm upward
Circumduction
fast pitching a softball
Extension
straightening a joint
Flexion
bending a joint
Abduction
move away
Adduction
move toward
Rotation
bone spins on it’s axis
Arthritis
joint inflammation
Autoimmune
body’s immune system attacks its tissues
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