7.1 – Tissues of organs of the skeletal system Flashcards
what is the major producer of blood cells?
red bone marrow
osseous tissue is a connective tissue w/ a hardened matrix that makes up organs called ___
bone
what is the hollow space w/in the diaphysis of a long bone called?
medullary cavity
which osseous tissue is found on the surface of bones and composed of tightly arranged parallel osteons?
compact
T or F:
compact bone comprises most of the diaphysis of a long bone
true
spongy bone predominates in the ___ of long bones and compact bone in the ___
epiphyses
diaphysis
one function of the skeleton is to store calcium and phosphate to help maintain ___ balance
electrolyte
the central space at the ends of long bones is occupied by ___
spongy bone
the connective tissue that makes up bone is called ___ tissue
osseous
what is the expanded end of a long bone to which tendons and ligaments attach called?
epiphysis
which of the following best describes a medullary (marrow) cavity?
a hollow cavity w/in the diaphysis of a long bone
the shaft of a long bone is called the ___
diaphysis
bone tissue made up of parallel osteons that are tightly packed together is called ___ bone
compact
where does a long bone grow in length?
epiphyseal plate
which osseous tissue is found at the surface of all bones?
compact
articular surfaces of long bones are covered w/ which tissues?
hyaline cartilage