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OSTEOLOGY is the study of ______
OSTEOLOGY is the study of ______
bones
BONE is the hard, semi-rigid, calcified connective tissue forming the ______
BONE is the hard, semi-rigid, calcified connective tissue forming the ______
skeleton
The skeleton acts as an internal ‘scaffold’ upon which the body is built and provides attachment for ______
The skeleton acts as an internal ‘scaffold’ upon which the body is built and provides attachment for ______
skeletal muscles
The skeletal bones are used as levers for skeletal muscles to bring about ______
The skeletal bones are used as levers for skeletal muscles to bring about ______
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The skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum are part of the ______
The skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum are part of the ______
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Study Notes
Osteology
- Study of bones and skeletal system
Bone Structure
- Bone is a hard, semi-rigid, calcified connective tissue
- Forms the skeleton of the body
Functions of the Skeleton
- Acts as an internal 'scaffold' for body structure
- Provides attachment for muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Skeletal Movement
- Bones serve as levers for skeletal muscles to bring about movement
Axial Skeleton
- Consists of the skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum
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