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The Skeletal System
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Parts of the skeletal system Bones (skeleton)—206 bones in human body Joints Cartilages Ligaments Two subdivisions of the skeleton Axial skeleton—skull, vertebral column and thoracic cage Appendicular skeleton—pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle and lower limbs
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Axial Skeleton Pubic or Coxal Bone Pubis illium ischium Talus
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The Skull Mandibular condyle
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Axial Skeleton—Skull Two sets of bones Cranium Facial bones Bones are joined by sutures Only the mandible is attached by a freely movable joint
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The Skull
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Axial Skeleton—Skull Skull: at birth—not completely developed Cranial bones separated by fibrous membranes called fontanels or soft spots They allow for compression in birth canal They are eventually replaced wit bones and become sutures.
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Sinuses Hollow portions of bones surrounding the nasal cavity Functions of paranasal sinuses Lighten the skull Give resonance and amplification to voice
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Hyoid bone The only bone that does not articulate with another bone Serves as a moveable base for the tongue Aids in swallowing and speech
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Axial Skeleton—Vertebral Column Extends from the skull to the pelvis Composed of vertebrae (24) Supports the head and trunk of the body Protects the spinal cord
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Types of vertebrae Cervical (7) Thoracic(12) Lumbar(5) Sacrum (1) Coccyx (1) Axial Skeleton—Vertebral Column
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Supports the shoulder girdle and arms Protects the visceral organs in chest and upper abdomen Made of Ribs (12 pair—2 float) Sternum (1 long bone with 3 divisions) Axial Skeleton—Thoracic Cage
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Appendicular Skeleton
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Appendicular Skeleton—Pectoral Girdle Supports arms Made of Clavicle (2) Scapula (2) Humerus (upper arm) Radius (lower arm) Ulna (lower arm, elbow) Olecranon process (on ulna) Hand—carpals (wrist), metacarpals (hand) and phalanges (fingers)
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Appendicular Skeleton—Pelvic Girdle 2 coxal bones that come together to form the pelvis Strong stable support for vertebral column Attaches lower limbs to axial skeleton Made of Ilium Ischium Pubis
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Gender differences of the pelvis
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Femur (thigh) Patella (kneecap) Tibia (lower leg-shin) Fibula (lower leg-lateral) Foot—tarsals (ankle), metatarsals (foot) and phalanges (toes) Calcaneus (heel bone- large tarsal) Talus-where tibia articulates with tarsals Appendicular Skeleton—Lower Limbs
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Types of bones Long Bones Short Bones Flat Bones Irregular Bones
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Long Bones Parts of a long bone Epiphysis: end of the bone that forms a joint with another bone Epiphyseal disk: dark line at epiphysis where growth takes place Articular cartilage: cartilage that covers the ends of bones. Serves to cushion and decrease friction
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Long Bones Diaphysis: the main shaft of the bone Medullary Cavity: contains bone marrow, a specialized soft connective tissue Red bone marrow makes RBC’s, WBC’s and platelets Yellow bone marrow stores fat Periosteum: tough vascular covering of the bone that functions to form and repair bone tissue
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Long Bones Compact bone: tightly packed tissue that makes up the diaphysis; very strong Spongy bone: spongy inner portion of the bone that makes up the epiphysis; helps reduce the weight of the bone; provides strength at the ends of bones.
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Microscopic Structures of Bones
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Microscopic Structure of Bones Osteocytes: mature bone cells that are arranged around canals called Haversian canals Haversian canals hold blood vessels and nerves. Osteocytes secrete calcium and phosphorus that form extracellular matrix that is very hard.
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Lamellae-layers of calcified matrix Lacunae- holes in lamella where bone cells are Canaliculus-canals so bone cells can touch each other.
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Microscopic Structure of Bones Types of bone cells Osteoblasts: bone forming cells Osteoclasts: bone destroying cells— break down bone for remodeling and release calcium in response to parathyroid
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Formation of the Human Skeleton In embryos, the skeleton is primarily hyaline cartilage During development, much of this cartilage is replaced by bone Cartilage remains in isolated areas Bridge of the nose Parts of ribs Joints
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Bone Growth (Ossification) Epiphyseal plates allow for lengthwise growth of long bones during childhood New cartilage is continuously formed Older cartilage becomes ossified Cartilage is broken down Enclosed cartilage is digested away, opening up a medullary cavity Bone replaces cartilage through the action of osteoblasts
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Bone Growth (Ossification) Bones are remodeled and lengthened until growth stops Bones are remodeled in response to two factors Blood calcium levels Pull of gravity and muscles on the skeleton Bones grow in width (called appositional growth)
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Long Bone Formation and Growth Figure 5.4a, step 1 Bone starting to replace cartilage In an embryo Bone collar Hyaline cartilage model (a)
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Long Bone Formation and Growth Figure 5.4a, step 2 Bone starting to replace cartilage In a fetusIn an embryo Growth in bone length Blood vessels Hyaline cartilage New center of bone growth Medullary cavity Bone collar Hyaline cartilage model (a)
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Long Bone Formation and Growth Figure 5.4a, step 3 Bone starting to replace cartilage Epiphyseal plate cartilage Articular cartilage Spongy bone In a childIn a fetusIn an embryo New bone forming Growth in bone width Growth in bone length Epiphyseal plate cartilage New bone forming Blood vessels Hyaline cartilage New center of bone growth Medullary cavity Bone collar Hyaline cartilage model (a)
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Broken Bones Fracture—break in a bone Fracture—break in a bone Types of bone fractures Closed fracture—break that does not penetrate the skin Open fracture—broken bone penetrates through the skin Bone fractures are treated by reduction and immobilization
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Steps to healing broken bones Hematoma (blood-filled swelling) is formed Break is splinted by fibrocartilage to form a callus Fibrocartilage callus is replaced by a bony callus Bony callus is remodeled to form a permanent patch
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Types of Breaks Greenstick Fracture— incomplete fracture, only one side of the bone is broken, causes bone to bend, common in children
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Types of Breaks Hairline fracture-- incomplete fracture—it is a crack that does not break all the way through
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Types of Breaks Transverse simple fracture—complete fracture—occurs when the bone is broken into two fragments and the break is straight across
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Types of Breaks Oblique simple fracture—complete fracture—occurs when bone is broken into 2 fragments and the break is at an angle
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Types of Breaks Spiral simple fracture—complete fracture—occurs when the bone is broken into 2 fragments and the break is at an angle that is twisted
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Types of Breaks Comminuted— complete fracture—it is a break that has many fragments
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Types of Breaks Compression fracture– bone is crushed, common in skull and vertebral column
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