Transcript 11-1188_Ch03

Medical Terminology for Health Professions
Ann Ehrlich/Carol L.Schroeder
7th Edition
The Skeletal System
Chapter 3
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Overview of Structures, Combining Forms,
and Functions of the Skeletal System
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Bones
• Primary Function
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Act as the framework for the body
Protect the internal organs
Store the mineral calcium
Formation of red bone marrow
(continues)
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Structure of bones
• Bone is the form of connective tissue
• 2nd hardest tissue in the body
• Dental enamel is #1
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Bones
• Typical Long Bone
(continues)
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Bones
(continues)
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Bones
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Bones
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Bones
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Bones
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Bones
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Bone Marrow
• Primary Function
– Red bone marrow forms some blood cells.
– Yellow bone marrow stores fat.
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Cartilage
• Primary Function
– Creates a smooth surface for motion within
the joints
– Protects the ends of the bones
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Joints
• Primary Function
– Work with the muscles to make a variety of
motions possible
(continues)
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Joints
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Ligaments
• Primary Function
– Connect one bone to another
(continues)
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Ligaments
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Synovial Membrane
• Primary Function
– Forms the lining of synovial joints
– Secretes synovial fluid
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Synovial Fluid
• Primary Function
– Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements
possible
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