Bone and Cartilage Flashcards
1
Q
Describe bone and cartilage and difference
A
Bone - strong and light but prone to wearing
Cartilage - more durable and flexible material
2
Q
Two sites
A
Calcium/phosphate storage and blood cell production
3
Q
What are the three diff cell types in bone
A
Osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts
4
Q
What is the human skeleton composed of?
A
Bone and cartilage
