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    Chapter 5 The Skeletal System Although the word skeleton comes from the Greek word meaning “dried-up body‚” our internal framework is so beautifully designed and engineered that it puts any modern skyscraper to shame. Strong‚ yet light‚ it is perfectly adapted for its functions of body protection and motion. The skeleton is subdivided into two divisions: the axial skeleton‚ the bones that form the longitudinal axis of the body‚ and the appendicular skeleton‚ the bones of the limbs and girdles

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    Chicken Wing Dissection The chicken wing dissection was very helpful in understanding not only the muscular system but also the skeletal system. We looked at both the bone and the muscles of the chicken wing. We noticed many different things that we had been studying in class. In this dissection we studied structure and function of a chicken wing‚ which is comparable to that of the human arm. First‚ we removed the skin of the wing with the tools provided for us. We examined yellowish tissue clumped

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    Anatomy of The Human Body The Skeletal System Zygomatic Arch Fibula Vertebrae Cranium Tibia Patella Femur Ulna Radius Humerus Scapula Clavicle Phalanges Metatarsals Tarsals Ischium Phalanges Metacarpals Carpals Pubis Sacrum Ilium Ribs Sternum Mandible Vertebrae Cervical region – the main function of the cervical spine is to support the weight of the head Thoracic region –the main function of the thoracic spine is to protect the organs of the chest by providing

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    musculoskeletal‚ cardiovascular‚ respiratory and energy systems. Matthew Widdowson. Introduction. This power point presentation will explain the long-term effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal system‚ the cardiovascular system‚ the respiratory system and the energy system. Skeletal System. Increase in mineral storage. Minerals are vital for the skeleton‚ especially calcium‚ as they are what makes it up. Without them the skeletal system would become brittle and weak‚ so consuming adequate

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    Shier‚ Butler‚ and Lewis: Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology‚ 13th ed. Chapter 7: Skeletal System Chapter 7: Skeletal System I. Introduction (Outcome 7.1.1) 1. Bones include active‚ living tissues: _____________________ __________________________________________________________________ (Outcome 7.1.2) 2. Bones: support and protect _________________‚ provide points of __________________________‚ house _________________‚ and store _____________________

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    the shoulders. What makes this possible? a. Hinge joints c. spinal cord b. Cartilage d. ball and socket joints 3. Which of these tissues join bines together? a. Cartilage c. tendon b. Ligament d. skin 4. Why is the skeletal system called the framework of the body? a. It holds the muscles b. It allows the movement c. It is made of tough bones d. It gives support and shape to the body. 5. Which serve as cushion between bones in a joint? a. Tendon

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    6 Bones and Skeletal • Human skeleton is initially made up of cartilages and fibrous membranes as early supports – These are replaced by bone as we grow – The cartilages found in adults are in places where flexible skeletal tissue is needed Skeletal Cartilages • Contain no _______ ________ or ______‚ and consist mainly of water • Dense irregular connective tissue girdle of perichondrium (around the cartilage) contains blood vessels for nutrient delivery to cartilage – Nutrients

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    delicate skeletal structures are found inside the nasal cavity that might be missing from an excavated skull? The skeletal structures that are found inside the nasal cavity that might be missing from an excavated skull are: 1. Perpendicular Plate 2. Middle & Inferior Nasal Concha 3. Vomer D.) How would Hassan and his team be able to tell the ages of the skeletal remains of the woman and the baby? Hassan and his team would be able to tell the ages of the skeletal remains by

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    Anatomy and Physiology Fall Final Exam Review Sheet CHAPTER 1 1. Define Anatomy and Physiology 2. What are the levels of organization 3. Define homeostasis 4. Explain homeostatic regulation 5. What is the difference in negative and positive feedback loop – know examples of each Be able to explain the homeostatic regulation of body temperature 6. Anatomical position – supine / prone 7. Anatomical landmarks Cephalon frontal Otic Nasal Oris or oral

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    1. What is the integumentary system and its primary characteristics? System that contains hair‚ skin‚ and oils. It covers the whole body‚ is 7% of weight‚ and is very thin. 2. Describe and give at least one example of each of the functions of the integumentary system. Protection- different barriers to keep pathogens out. Ex- sebum Body temperature regulation- helps with homeostasis. Ex- production of sweat Sensory- receptors in the skin detect different things. Ex- nerve endings detect pain

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