AP I Chapter 8- Joints of the Skeletal System 1) What is a joint? Functional junctions between bones 2) How are joints classified? Structurally: fibrous‚ cartilaginous‚ synovial Functionally: immovable‚ slightly moveable‚ freely moveable 3) Describe the 3 types of fibrous joints. • Syndemosis: sheet or bundle of dense connective tissue • Sutures: only between flat bones of skull • Gomphosis: binds teeth to bony sockets 4) What is the function of the fontanels? Allows the skull to slightly
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ever wondered about the diseases that you can get from your parents? One of these major diseases that can change someone’s life is called the Marfan Syndrome. Marfan Syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue that is inherited from the parents. The bones and circulatory system are usually the parts of the body that are longer and the ones that are changed because of the disease. There are many things that can cause a disease. Marfan syndrome is caused by a mutation in the fibrillin-1 gene. The gene
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properly and to maintain optimal health‚ especially when it comes to bone. Calcium is used in so many ways throughout the body. It is necessary for contracting muscles‚ forming and strengthening bones and teeth‚ conducting nerve impulses throughout the body‚ blood clotting‚ maintaining a normal heart beat as well as other important processes. Calcium performs a number of basic functions in our body. About 99% of calcium involves keeping bones and teeth strong‚ there by supporting skeletal structure and function
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List of Skeletal System Diseases The 206 bones of the skeletal system provide a strong framework upon which muscles‚ tissues and organs can attach. This structure also protects your internal organs and allows your body to move around freely. Like any other body system‚ however‚ disease can affect your skeletal system. Arthritis Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects your joints‚ such as the knees‚ or a portion of your spinal column. Typical symptoms of this condition include joint
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emergency room and the doctor took an x-ray. The doctor identified which bone she had fractured‚ and it was her radius bone. The doctor said there would be no surgery needed to heal the fracture‚ that it wasn’t very severe. He made a closed reduction‚ that is when the bone is straightened and doesn’t involve opening the skin. He put on a cast on her
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very mobile and it can be easily injured. For example‚ people can suffer instability of the glenohumeral joint by posture‚ sports‚ or normal due to aging. Shoulder joint has multiple bones‚ ligaments‚ tendons and muscles to maintain equilibrium. The bones are scapula‚ humerus‚ clavicle and sternum. Moreover‚ these bones have muscles to balance strength for the shoulder joint‚ which are: pectoris minor‚ biceps‚ S.I.T.S. (supraspinatus‚ infraspinatus‚ teres major and minor‚ and subscapularis). In addition
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include bones‚ cartilage‚ and ligaments. Teeth are also considered a part of the skeletal system but don’t confuse them for bones. Here are three of the organs and their functions. The cranium is one of two parts of the skull. The other is the mandible which is the lower jaw. The cranium gives structural support to the face and provides a protective
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Osteosarcoma I. General Characteristics A cancerous (malignant) bone tumor Usually develops in teenagers (occurs when a teen is growing rapidly) Most common bone cancer in children There are about 800 new cases of osteosarcoma in the US each year Tends to appear in the upper arm‚ thigh‚ and shin though it can appear in any bone Can be fatal If tumor has not spread to the lungs long-term survival rates are better 60% to 80% localized 5-year survival rate At least 23 types of osteosarcoma
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causes the loss of bone tissue. • Obesity (too much weight may place great pressure on the hip bones. (Macon and Leonard‚ 2012) Common Locations of Fractures • Femoral neck fracture. • “A femoral neck fracture occurs one to two inches from the hip joint. These fractures are common among older adults and can be related to osteoporosis. This type of fracture may cause a complication because the break
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18 Body Cavities and Serous Membranes Laboratory 2 – pages 14‚ 17 Figures 2.6; 2.3 Diffusion & Osmosis Laboratory 5 – pages 49 50 Figure 5.2 Integument Laboratory 7 – pages 82‚ 87 Figures 7.1; 7.8 Long Bone Structure Laboratory 8 – pages 98 99 Figures 8.2; 8.3 Axial Skeleton Terminology for Bones – Table 8.2 (pg. 97) Skull Laboratory 11 – pages 142 152 Figures 11.1; 11.2; 11.3; 11.4; 11.5; 11.6; 11.7; 11.10; 11.11 Nasal conchae 39.3 Vertebral Column Laboratory 10 – pages 130 135 Figures 10.3; 10
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