B4 skeletal system Flashcards
function of skeletal
movement
protection of internal organ
support
production of blood cells
storage- minerals, fats. bloods cells
types of bone
long bone
short bone
flat bone
irregular bone
sesamoid bone
long bone
femur
humours
short bone
Tarsal
carpal (hands and feet)
flat bone
Cranium
pelvis
irregular bone
Vertebrae (spine)
sesamoid bones
Knee cap/ patella
fibrous
held together by collogen fibers
they dont move
cartilaginous
bones ends united by cartilage
they move a bit
synovial
bones ends covered with articular cartilage and enclosed
types- ball and socket, hinge
function of synovial fluid
lubricant to prevent joints rubbing
reduce friction to reduce pain
disorders
fractures
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
rickets
fractures
break or crack in the bones
types of fractures open, closed
osteoarthritis
causes joints to become painful and stiff
protectivecartilage on the ends of your
bonesbreaks down, causing pain, swelling
and problems moving the joint.
osteoporosis
weakens bones, making them fragile
and more likely to break
usually painful until a bone is broken,but broken bones in the spineare a common cause oflong-term
pain