Body / Bones Flashcards
1
Q
sagittal plane
A
front-back cross section
2
Q
coronal plane
A
lateral (left-right) plane of figure
3
Q
transverse plane
A
horizontal midsection or plane
4
Q
cortical bone
A
compact bone found on the outside and shafts of bones
5
Q
cancellous bone
A
spongy bone found on the inside and articular ends of bones
6
Q
trabecular bone
A
spongy bone found on the inside and articular ends of bones
7
Q
functions of bones
A
act as levers protect major organs blood cell production (red marrow) fat storage (yellow marrow) mineral repository
8
Q
function of red marrow
A
blood cell production
9
Q
function of yellow marrow
A
fat storage
