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34 Cards in this Set
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The main function of the integumentary system is to |
waterproof the body and protect underlying tissues |
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Integumentary structures, superficial to deep |
epidermis, papillary layer, reticular layer, hypodermis |
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Which structures assist the skin in reducing body temperature |
Blood vessels and sweat glands |
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Lengthwise growth of a bone takes place at the |
epiphyseal plate |
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The bones of the pelvis are ______ bones |
irregular |
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Standing up from a seat involves ______ at the knee joint |
extension |
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The movements known as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion involve moving the ________ |
ankle |
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Articular Cartilage |
covers the external surface of the epiphysis |
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What do bone Salts do? |
give bone hardness |
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What type of bone is a vertebra |
irregular |
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periosteum |
outside covering of diaphysis |
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The end of a long bone is the |
epiphysis |
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The parietal bone in the skull is a _______ bone |
flat |
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The carpals in the wrist are examples of _____ bones |
short |
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The humerus of the arm is a ______ bone |
long |
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Epidermis |
portion of the skin containing keratinised cells |
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Vasodilation |
alteration of blood vessels to allow cooling |
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Sweat gland |
aids in the elimination of waste products |
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Arrector pili |
Involuntary muscle attached to the hair follicle |
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Melanin |
protective pigment in the lower layers of the epidermis |
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Sebum |
acts as a lubricant of the skin |
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Subcutaneous layer |
composed mainly of adipose tissue |
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Dermis |
composed of reticular and papillary parts |
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Sebaceous gland |
structure connected to the hair follicle, secretes sebum |
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Thickest and most active layer of the dermis |
reticular |
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Epidermal skin layers in order from top to bottom |
Corneum Lucidum Granulosum Spinosum Basal |
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A hollow space within the bone shaft |
Medullary cavity |
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Bones articulating to form the knee joint |
Femur and Tibia |
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Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts |
Frontal plane |
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Articulating bones are separated by a joint cavity |
Synovial joint |
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Movement of a limb towards the midline |
adduction |
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Movement of a limb away from the midline |
abduction |
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Bone articulating to form at shoulder joint |
Scapula and humerus |
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Cylindrical bone end fits into the trough shape of another bone |
Hinge joint |