Bone Slam Dunk

Amanda C. (United States of America)
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  1. long bone
    in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow
    A smooth material called cartilage makes up the ends of long bones.
  2. bone marrow
    the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
    The center of a bone, called the medullary cavity, is filled with either red or yellow bone marrow.
  3. cartilage
    tough elastic tissue, mostly converted to bone in adults
    A smooth material called cartilage makes up the ends of long bones.
  4. tissue
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells
    The junctions between neighboring cartilage surfaces, which are surrounded by ligaments (fibrous tissues), are referred to as joints.
  5. humerus
    bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
    For example, the bone of the upper arm is called the humerus, the bones of the forearm are known as the radius and the ulna, and the joint formed by these bones is the elbow.
  6. ligament
    a band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages
    The junctions between neighboring cartilage surfaces, which are surrounded by ligaments (fibrous tissues), are referred to as joints.
  7. calcium
    a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light
    Bone also stores such minerals as calcium, phosphate, and sodium and releases them into the body as needed.
  8. marrow
    network of connective tissue filling the cavities of bones
    The center of a bone, called the medullary cavity, is filled with either red or yellow bone marrow.
  9. femur
    the thigh bone of the human skeleton
    There is much cancellous bone at the ends of long bones, in the pelvis, and in the upper portion of the femur (thigh bone).
  10. pelvis
    the structure of the skeleton supporting the lower limbs
    There is much cancellous bone at the ends of long bones, in the pelvis, and in the upper portion of the femur (thigh bone).
  11. skeleton
    the structure providing a frame for the body of an animal
    All the bones, joints, and special groups of bones make up the skeleton.
  12. forearm
    the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist
    For example, the bone of the upper arm is called the humerus, the bones of the forearm are known as the radius and the ulna, and the joint formed by these bones is the elbow.
  13. porous
    full of holes
    The most common bone disorder is senile osteoporosis, which means porous bones of old age.
  14. skull
    the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
    Some bones are closely attached to one another in groups and form a special structure, such as the skull.
  15. radius
    a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle
    For example, the bone of the upper arm is called the humerus, the bones of the forearm are known as the radius and the ulna, and the joint formed by these bones is the elbow.
  16. backbone
    the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
    Bone is a hard substance that forms the framework of the bodies of animals with backbones, including human beings.
  17. spine
    the series of vertebrae forming the backbone
    Other bones with much cancellous bone include the vertebral bodies (weight-bearing portions of the spine).
Created on Mon Jul 16 11:47:08 EDT 2012

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