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Bone Marrow
A hemopoietic tissue that manufac...,
Function as a fat storage located...
2  cards
The Sternum
The bony structure that forms the...,
The bony structure that forms the...,
Made of cartilage it forms the lo...
4  cards
The Shoulders
Aka collarbones this connects the...,
Aka shoulder blade,
The extension of scapula form hig...
3  cards
Knees, Legs, Ankles, Feet and Toes
Aka the kneecap located on the bo...,
The posterior space behind the kn...,
Aka thigh bones the largest bone ...
12  cards
Medical Specialists of the Skeletal System
Specializes in the manipulative t...,
Specializes in diagnosing and tre...,
Specializes in diagnosing treatin...
5  cards
Pathology of The Skeletal System
Aka the bunion an abnormal enlarg...,
Aka gouty arthritis characterized...,
An autoimmune disorder that affec...
28  cards
Bone Tumors
Type of cancer that occurs in blo...,
A slow growing benign tumor deriv...,
Originates in bone that spread to...
5  cards
Curvatures of The Spine
An abnormal increase in the outwa...,
An abnormal increase in the forwa...,
An abnormal lateral curvature if ...
3  cards
Diagnostic Procedures
A diagnostic technique used to de...,
A definite test for osteoporosis,
Visualizes bone fractures abnorma...
7  cards
Treatment Procedures
Uses bine marrow from a donor,
Uses patient s own bone marrow,
Surgical loosening of an ankylose...
21  cards
Medications
Some examples are ibuprofen napro...
1  cards
Bones
The formation of the bones begins...,
Growing of bones continues throug...,
Bone cell that absorbs and remove...
18  cards
Cartilage
The smooth rubbery blue white con...,
Covers surface of articulations j...,
Curved fibrous cartilage in some ...
3  cards
Anatomic Landmarks of Bones
Shaft of long bones,
Wider ends of long bones,
Nearest to the midline
6  cards
Joints
The union of two or more bones cl...,
Aka sutures this are the inflexib...,
Consists of bones connected by ca...
13  cards
Components of Synovial Joints
Outer most layer resembling a sleeve,
Lines capsule secretes synovial f...,
Lubricant allowing for smooth smo...
5  cards
Skeleton
Protects major organs of nervous ...,
Axial skeleton are organized into...,
Protects organs of digestions exc...
5  cards
Bones of Cranium
The anterior portion of cranium t...,
Bones are paired this form most o...,
Back part of the skull and base o...
15  cards
Thoracic Cavity
Aka rib cage this protects the he...
1  cards
Ribs
Has 12 pairs attached posteriorly...,
The first 7 pairs attached anteri...,
The next 3 pairs attached anterio...
4  cards
Arms
The bones in upper arms,
Smaller shorter bone in forearm,
Larger longer bone of forearm
4  cards
Wrists, Hands, and Fingers
Bones of the fingers four fingers...,
Bones that form the wrist,
Bones that form the palms of the ...
3  cards
Spinal Column
Protects the spinal cord and supp...,
The breaking apart of interverteb...,
Forward slipping movement of the ...
7  cards
Structures of Vertebra
Anterior portion solid to provide...,
Posterior portion,
Opening in middle of vertebra all...
8  cards
Pelvis
Protects internal organs supports...,
Forms back and sides of pubic bone,
Articulation between sacrum and p...
7  cards
Fractures
Compression of bone itself,
Fracture at lower end of radius,
Broken hip due to osteoporosis ma...
16  cards
Medical Devices
Mechanical appliance designed to ...,
Substitute for a diseased of miss...
2  cards

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