7.1 Flashcards
What are the functions of bones
-Supports and protects organs, cranial cavity, and thoracic cavity
yellow bone marrow
stores lipids
How are bones classified
shape
-Long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones
Long Bones
- greater in length than width
-distribute stress on bone from weight by being slightly curved
-located in legs, arms, toes, forearm, and fingers
Short Bones
-have lengths and widths that are roughly equal
-usually cube- like
-located in wrist and ankle
Flat Bones
-plate- like structures, thin
-usually areas for muscle attachment
-located in cranium, sternum, ribs, and shoulder blade
Irregular Bones
-variety of shapes
-usually are connected to other bones
-located in vertebrae, and facial bones
what do bones and limbs help support
weight
bone remodeling
breaking down and remodeling of bones
formation of blood cells=
red, white, and platelets
-called hemoglobin
what does yellow done marrow store
lipids
sesamoid bones
-small bones that are embedded with tendons next to joints
-located at patella, 4 in your hand, and 2 in foot
diaphysis
shaft or long main portion of bone
-lies between the epiphyses
epiphysis
distal and proximal ends of bone
-forms joints with other bones
-covered in hyaline cartilage
what does articular cartilage cover
covers the epiphyses