Biology: Chapter 33 Flashcards
Skeletal system is made up of —– and —– skeletons
axial and appendicular
Protects, supports and move the body
skeletal system
Includes legs, arms and feet
appendicular skeleton
Bones that connects limbs to the body
girdles
Includes skull, rib cage and spinal column
axial skeleton
Supports and protects tissues and allows for limited movement
axial skeleton
Connective tissue between bones
cartilage
Place where two bones meet
joint
Three types of joints
fibrous
cartilagnious
synovial
Joint that does not allow movement
fibrous
Joint that allows for partial movement
cartilaginous
Joint that allow for greater movement
synovial
Long bands of tissue that connect bones across a joint
ligament
Five types of synovial joints
gliding pivot ball-and-socket saddle hinge
Bone are made of —– and —–
compact bone tissue and spongy bone tissue
maintain compact bone rings
osteocytes (bone cells)
Allow blood vessels in the bones
haversion canals