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Chapter 14 Human Locomotion

Topic involves review of the skeletal and muscular system.

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BonesComposed mainly of calcium
BonesMade up of living bone cells and connective
Bone MarrowProduce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
JointsWhere bone meets bone in an organism
Immovable JointBones that are tightly fitted together
Ball-and-Socket JointCan move in all directions
Hinge JointPermits back and forth motion
Gliding JointProvides limited flexibility in all directions
CartilageUnlike bone, cartilage is flexible and elastic and functions to absorb shock
OssificationThe process by which cartilage gradually changes into bone
Skeletal MuscleAre voluntary, striated in appearance, attached to bone, and is involved in locomotion
Smooth MuscleAre involuntary, not striated in appearance, and make up the walls of internal organs and blood vessels
Cardiac MuscleAre involuntary, striated in appearance, and found in the heart
LigamentsConnect bone to bone
TendonsConnect muscle to bone
ArthritisInflammation of the joints
TendonitisInflammation of a tendon, usually where it is attached to the bone

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