1 - Bones and Joint Flashcards
What are the two types of connective tissue found in the skeletal tissue?
BoneCartilage
What is the external surface of a long bone made up of?
Compact bone
Was is contained in the medullary cavity of a long bone?
Red bone marrow, produces red blood cells
What is the shaft of a long bone called, and what is it formed from?
The diaphysis, formed from primary ossification centre by endochondral ossification
What is at either ends of the long bone? How are they formed?
The epiphysis, formed from secondary ossification during endochondral ossification.
What is the main difference between the skeleton of a growing adolescent and an adult?
In the growing adolescent skeleton the diaphysis and epiphysis are not fused and gaps are present, the epiphyseal plates which allow growth and eventually fuse
What may be seen on the radiograph of an adult?
An epiphyseal line, from the fusion of growth plates
What is at the very end of the diaphysis, and what are they attached to?
the metaphysis, this are adjacent to the epiphyseal plate
Where is cartilage present?
in areas where more flexibility is required, for example the costal cartilages allow the ribs cage to move during respiration
What is the function of articular hyaline cartilage?
Articular hyaline cartilage covers the surfaces of bones and has a protective role to minimise friction on movement
What happens in arthritis?
Articular hyaline cartilage worn away
What two sections is the skeleton divided into?
The axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton
What is the axial skeleton made up of?
The skullFacial bonesCervical verterbraeThoracic and Lumbar verterbraHyoid bone
What is the appendicular skeleton made up of?
The limbs, including the pelvic and pectoral girdle
Give four functions of the skeleton
supports all soft tissues in the body protects vital organsmechanical base for movement and leverage at jointsstores salts and provides a continuous supply of blood cells from the red bone marrow