Nursing Anatomy & Physiology
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1. RED MARROW bone marrow found at the end of the long bones, also manufactures red and
white blood cells
support and
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
2. OSTEOCYTES They are bone cells that produce a hard, calcium rich extracellular matrix, and
are embedded in a matrix of collagen and minerals and form the skeleton of an
support and organism
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
3. SKELETON the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a framework for the body,
as well as attachment sites for muscle. Over 200 bones.
support and
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
4. AXIAL SKELETON pertaining to the central part of the body, the head and trunk
support and
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
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5. APPENDICULAR composed of 126 bones in the human body. The word appendicular is the
SYSTEM adjective of the noun appendage, which itself means a part that is joined to
something larger. Functionally it is involved in locomotion (Lower limbs) of the
support and axial skeleton and manipulation of objects in the environment (Upper limbs).
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
6. JOINTS is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to
allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally
support and and functionally.
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
7. ligaments fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone, to provide stability to joints
support and
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
8. tendon the strong connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
support and
movement: the
musculoskeletal
system
9. cartilage strong connective tissue that supports the body and is softer and more flexible
support and than bone
movement: the