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- 3. A protein that provides elasticity to skin, tendons, ligaments, and other structures.
- 4. Bone that makes up the upper region of the arm
- 5. Triangular bone located below the lumbar spine ; Composed of five vertebrae that fuse together as the body develops into adulthood
- 8. Joint, uniaxial joint allowing movement predominantly in one direction. Joints such as the elbow, interphalangeal (toe), and ankle are considered this. (two words)
- 12. bone, small bones embedded in a joint capsule or found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint. (two words)
- 14. Joints joints that no joint capsule, fibrous connective tissue, or cartilage in the uniting structure. Little to no movement , More for stability purposes And example would be the sutures of the skull. (two words and plural)
- 15. one of the two bones that make up the forearm- on the side of the pinky
- 16. joints, the type of joint when the condyle of one bone fits into the elliptical cavity of another bone to form the joint (two words and plural)
- 18. Form a flexible framework and provide support and motion for the head
- 19. special cells that break down and remove old bone tissue.
- 22. Twelve vertebrae located in the upper and middle back behind the ribs , Each vertebra articulates with a rib helping form the rear anchor of the rib cage , Larger than cervical vertebrae and increase in size from top to bottom
- 23. the end of long bones that contains red marrow that produces red blood cells and is also one of the primary sites for bone growth
- 26. the description of bone movement (e.g., flexion and extension). Movement of a limb that is visible.
- 28. joint, non axial- a joint that moves in only one plane, either back and forth or side to side
- 30. fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone and provide static and dynamic stability.
- 31. made up of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column ; Approximately 80 bones
- 34. Cord, Bundle of nerves housed within the vertebrae. (two words)
- 36. joint, joint named after its appearance. One bone looks like a saddle with the articulating bone straddling it like a rider. This joint is only found in the carpometacarpal joint in the thumb. (two words)
- 37. LAW, Scientific explanation of how remodeling (new bone growth) occurs along the lines of stress placed on the bone. (two words)
- 38. and socket joint, the most mobile of the joints. They allow movement in all three directions. Examples of these joints are the shoulder and hip ( 4 words)
- 41. Bone, Short bones are similar in length and width and appear somewhat cubical in shape. (two words)
- 42. the description of joint movement or the description of joint surface movement (i.e., the interaction between two bone surfaces); Consists of three major types: roll, slide, and spin.
- 43. The bone that makes up the thigh bone
- 44. Shin Bone
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- 1. discs, In between the vertebrae are ______________ ______________ made of fibrous cartilage that act as shock absorbers and allow the spine to move (two words)
- 2. Composed of three to five small fused bones
- 6. A protein found in connective tissue, muscles, and skin that provides strength and structure. It is the most abundant protein in the human body.
- 7. flattened or indented portions of the bone.
- 9. poor nutrition and physical inactivity contribute to __________________, which has a negative effect on skeletal health and human movement
- 10. are when one bone joins with another bone and allows movement.
- 11. the bones that make up the fingers
- 13. cavity, the central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored (two words)
- 17. The process by which bone is constantly renewed by the resorption and formation of the bone structure.
- 20. Support most of the body’s weight and are attached to many back muscles
- 21. joints, joints with a fluid-filled joint capsule. They are the most common joints associated with human movement. (two words and plural)
- 24. projections protruding from the bone to which tendons and ligaments can attach. (plural)
- 25. Bone, Long, cylindrical shaft with irregular or widened ends
- 27. Made up of the arms, legs, and pelvic girdle ; Approximately 126 bones
- 29. Bone, Thin bones comprising two layers of compact bone tissue surrounding a layer of spongy bone tissue (two words)
- 32. special cells that form and lay down new bone tissue
- 33. A condition of reduced bone mineral density, which increases risk of bone fracture
- 35. a groove in a bone that allows soft tissue (i.e., muscle, tendons, and ligaments) to pass through.
- 39. column, consists of a series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that house the spinal cord (two words)
- 40. one of the two bones that make up the forearm- on the thumb side