Bone

Question 1

What are bones?

Answer 1

Bones are calcified connective tissue consisting of extracellular calcified matrix containing collagen and several types of cell

Question 2

What are the function of bones?

Answer 2

1. Structure support for the human body
2. Protects the vital organs
3. Reservoir for calcium and phosphorus
4. Leverage for muscle movement
5. Contains blood-producing cells

Question 3

What are the types of bones and their characteristics?

Answer 3

1. Compact bone - A dense structure that forms the outer shell
2. Spongy bone - Spicules of bones enclosing cavities containing the marrow

Question 4

What are the classification of the bone?

Answer 4

1. Long bone - Tubular
2. Short bone - Cuboid
3. Flat bone - Two compact bone between a spongy bone
4. Irregular bone - Various shapes
5. Sesamoid bone - Circular

Question 5

What are the outer layer of the bones called?

Answer 5

Periosteum

Question 6

What is the function of the periosteum?

Answer 6

It receives vascularization and innervations hence providing nutrition to the bone

Question 7

What type of nerves that mainly innervated the bone?

Answer 7

Vasomotor fibers that controls blood flow and sensory fibers that makes the bone sensitive to injuries