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list the functions of bones
framework
storage
production of blood cells
levers
protection
what is the diaphysis
the long shaft
what is the epiphysis
one of the two extremities, or ends
what is the periosteum
tough membrane that covers the out side of the bone
what is the endosteum
a mambrane that lines the medullart canal and keeps the yellow barrow intact
what is red marrow
produces:
red blood cells (erythrocytes)
white blood cells (leukocytes)
platelets (thrombocytes)
what is yellow marrow
fatty cells
what is the axial skeleton
forms the main trunk of the body
what is the appendicular skeleton
forms the extremities
how many cranial bones are there?
8
how many facial bones are there?
14
what is a frontanel
spaces that allow for the enlargement of the skull as brain growth occurs, also known as soft spots
what are foramen?
oppenings in bones that allow for the nerves and blood vessels to enter or leave the bone
what are sutures
areas in the cranial bones that have joined together
what are sinuses
air spaces in the bones of the skull that act as resonating chambers for the voice
how many cervical vertebrae are there
7
how many thoracic vertebrae are there
12
how many lumbar vertebrae are there
5
what are the first 7 pair of ribs called
true ribs
where do the floating ribs attach to on both sides of the body
they attach to the thoracic vertebrae on the dorsal surface of the body and to the cartilage of the ribs above
why are the last two pair of ribs called floating ribs
they have no attachment to the front of the body
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deamon
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52760
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health test part 1
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2010-12-02T01:53:23Z
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