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The Skeletal System

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tendonsattach bones to muscles
ligamentsattach bonesto bones
axialcranium, ribs, vertebrae
appendicularmade up of limbs, collar, pelvic and shoulder bones
collagenprotein found in bones
shafthollow cylinder made up of compact bone
haversian canalshouses nerves and blood vessels
periosteumwhite membrane covering the bone shaft
spongy bonefound at the end of bones
spongy bonecontains red marrow, RBC, WBC
compact bonecontains red and yellow marrow
cartilagehard jelly like connective tissue
cartilageacts like a shock absorber
ossificationbone formation process
jointwhere two bones meet
ball and socket jointmovement in all directions
ball and socket jointshoulder and hip joints
pivot jointside to side and up and down movement
pivot jointshaking your head
hinge jointelbows and knees
hinge jointbackward and forward movement in one direction
gliding jointsome movement in all directions
gliding jointbones slide along each other
gliding jointwrist and ankle
fused jointcranium
fused jointno movement
skullcranium
kneecappatella
hipbonepelvic bone
spinevertebrae
shin bonetibia
collar boneclavicle
shoulder bladescapula
thigh bonefemur
upper arm bonehumerus
wrist bonescarpals
ankle bonestarsals
toe and finger bonesphalanges
hand bonesmetacarpals
foot bonesmetatarsals
jaw bonemandible

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