Animal Structure & Function Flashcards
Periosteum
- Cushions the hard portion of the bone
* Repair of broken bones
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
Provides frame and support for all systems and organs.
Compact Bone
•Gives bones strength
Spongy bone
- Fills ends of bone
* Lines hollow portions
Red Marrow
•Formation of red blood cells
Yellow Marrow
- Energy storage
* Fat storage cells
Order of bones…
Red Marrow - End dots Spongy Bone - other dots Compact Bone - top of yellow Yellow Marrow - middle of yellow Periosteum - peeled part
Long Bones
Provide support and movement
Ex. Legs, ribs, pelvic bones
Short bones
Comfort and mobility
Ex. Feet and hands
Irregular Bones
Support and Protect
Ex. Vertebrae, sacrum
Flat bones
Protect organs
Ex. Skull and ribcage
What are ligaments?
Connect bones together; tough tissue
What are the different types of joints?
- Hinge Joint
- Ball and Socket
- Gliding
What do tendons do?
Connect muscle with a bone or part
What is the function of the muscular system?
To provide movement for the proper functioning of the organs
What does the skeletal muscle do?
- Movement for the bones
- Voluntary movement
- Composed of long, striated bundles that contract and relax
What does the cardio muscle do?
- Muscles that control the heart
* Involuntary
What is the function of the digestive system?
•Digested in to a form that the body can use.
What is the main difference between modified mono gastric and simple monogastrict?
Simple is digested once, modified uses cecum
