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When does bone growth occur?
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When connective tissue is replaced
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What is a flat bone?
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It is thin and flat.
Example: sternum
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What is an irregular bone?
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It is long and wide.
Example: patella
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What is a long bone?
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It is long and wide.
Example: Femur
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Illium, Ischial and pubis bones form what?
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The pelvis
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Where do bones store energy?
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Yellow bone marrow
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What is a shaft?
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A shaft is the main portion of the bone.
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What is the Epiphysis?
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It's the expanded ends of the long bone.
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What is red marrow of the bone?
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It forms red blood cells.
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What is a foramen?
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An opening in the bone.
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Long, Short, Irregular, and Flat are what of bones?
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The main shapes of bones.
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What are the four functions of the skeletal system?
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1. Support
2. Protect
3. Movement
4. Storage
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How many vertebrae's are there in the thoracic region?
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12
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How many vertebrae's are there in the Lumbar region?
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5
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How many vertebrae's are there in the cervical region?
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7
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