1.2 Flashcards
What are tissues
Tissues are a collection of small cells that work together to do a function
What is a group of tissues called
Organ
4 types of tissues
Nervous tissues
Muscle tissues
Epithelial tissues
Connective tissues
What are the structure of tissues
Skeletal- joints
Epithelial-cover and lines
Muscle- moves
Nervous- signals
What are the functions of the skeletal system
Axial skeleton- protects soft tissue
Appendicular- provides attachment points for muscles to move
Stores minerals and fats
Site of blood cell production
What is forensic anthropology
The study of bones to figure out information on the deceased person and see if a crime was committed
What are the main bones
Skull, facial bones, cranium, thoracic cage, verbal column, sacrum, clavicle, scapula, sternum, rib, humorous, vertebra,radius, ulna, carpals, phalanges, metacarpals, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsal, phalanges.
How are bones used to determine things?
Skull or pelvis determines gender
Ethnicity from nasal index in skull
Age from bone fusion on pelvis
Height or statue from humorous and femur.