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    associated cartilages and joints of human body. Together these structures form the human skeleton. Skeleton can be defined as the hard framework of human body around which the entire body is built. Almost all the hard parts of human body are components of human skeletal system. Joints are very important because they make the hard and rigid skeleton allow different types of movements at different locations. If the skeleton were without joints‚ no movement would have taken place and the significance of human

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    BIOL 2210 Lecture Notes 9/27/2012 Salient Points Bone Formation * Bone formation termed ossification of calcification * Endochondral ossification – Forms all bones below skull (except clavicle) New bone forms from a hyaline cartilage model Bone tissue replaces the cartilage model Begins in the interior of each bone from an ossification center Ossification center – group of stem cells that transform into osteoblasts Long bones – ossification centers in the diaphysis and each

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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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    gliding joint 8. What are the bones of the backbone also called? a. Skull c. spinal column b. Pelvic bone d. ribs 9. In what group of the skeletal system will you consider the skull‚ backbone and the rib cage? a. Axial skeleton c. appendicular skeleton b. Pelvic girdle d. shoulder bone 10. What can help build strong bones? a. Exercise c. diet rich in vitamins b. Diet rich in minerals d. all of the above 11. If your spinal cord is injured‚ what will happen to

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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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    muscles‚ tendons‚ and other connective tissues should be‚ effectively restricting movement” (Torres‚ 2013). As a result‚ the boy’s ligaments‚ tendons‚ and muscles form into solid bone. The individual with the disease will eventually develop a second skeleton over top of his/her original one (Panter‚ 2013). Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive is the only documented medical condition in which a normal functioning organ system turns into another (FOP‚ 2009). Because “the heart and other organs are

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    blood cell production‚ calcium storage‚ and endocrine regulation. The teeth in the human mouth are part I the skeletal system but are not considered as bones. There are two distinctive parts to the skeletal system‚ the Axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The Axial skeleton has a total of 80 bones‚ it consists of the vertical

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    Chapter 6 The Skeletal System: Bones and Joints PART I * A born baby has about 276 bones while an adult has 206 bones‚ this is because as you grow some bones join together in a single bone. * Bones are 20% of your weight. * The Skeletal System consist of: * Bones * Cartilages * Tendons * Ligaments * Joints * Functions of the skeletal system -bones perform various anatomic (mechanical) & physiologic function. They: 1. Stabilize‚ provide shape & support the

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    INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

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    INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 1. Covering and protection 2. Secretion (cutaneous gland) 3. Excretion of metabolic wastes (cutaneous gland) 4. Sensation (presence of nerve endings and tacticle) 5. Respiration – in frog 6. Absorption – in frog 7. Regulation of body temperature HOMOIOTHERMOUS ANIMALS- warm blooded animals or those with regulated body temperature because of their heat-conserving body. POIKILOTHERMOUS ANIMALS - cold blooded animals whose body temperature closely follows

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    example of a mammal and the purpose of this lab is to recognize the specific similarities between the pig and ourselves as humans. To accomplish this we will be dissecting and identifying parts in a number of different systems: external features‚ the skeleton‚ the muscles‚ internal organs‚ the respiratory system‚ the digestive system‚ the circulatory system‚ the urinary system‚ the reproductive system‚ and the nervous system. III. Materials and Procedure Materials Fetal Pig Dissecting tray Dissecting

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