Bone Structure And Function

Question 1

List the components of the skeletal system

Answer 1

Compact bone 80% bone mass

Spongy bone internal to compact, 20% bone mass

Cartilage: hayline & fibrocartilage

Ligaments and tendons

Question 2

Describe general characteristics of bone tissue

Tissue is derived from

Answer 2

Mesenchyme & is supportive CT

Question 3

Describe general characteristics of bone tissue

Its general composition

Answer 3

Made of cells & fibers & ground substance like any other CT

Question 4

Describe general characteristics of bone tissue

Why the extracellular matrix is hard

Answer 4

Deposition of minerals

Question 5

Describe general characteristics of bone tissue

Osseous, so, osse, osreo, all refer to bone

Answer 5

Osseous tissue only or organ( combo of osseous tissue & cartilage & blood)

Question 6

Function of bone

Answer 6

Support: the body and cradles soft organs
Protection: case for the brain, spinal cord, & vital organs
Movement: lever for muscles
Hematopoiesis: blood cell formation, occurs within red boon marrow
Mineral storage and energy reserves: resicoir minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, as well as adipose tissue in shafts of some adult bones

Question 7

Different bone shapes

Answer 7

Flat bone: with a bit curved ( cranial)
Long bone: (femur)
Short bone: withon tendons( patella)
Irregular bone: complex shap