Bone Tissue

Question 1

bone

Answer 1

made up of several different tissues that work together to carry out a function

Question 2

functions of the skeletal tissue

Answer 2

support
protection of soft tissues
movement
stores and releases minerals
homeopoesis
storage of triglycerides

Question 3

homeopoesis

Answer 3

process that creates red blood cells
takes place in the red marrow

Question 4

storage of triglycerides

Answer 4

takes place in the yellow marrow

Question 5

long bone

Answer 5

length is greater than its width

Question 6

short bone

Answer 6

length and width are equal

Question 7

flat bones examples

Answer 7

rib
sternum

Question 8

irregular bones

Answer 8

funky shape

Question 9

irregular bones examples

Answer 9

pelvis
vertebrae

Question 10

sesamoid bone

Answer 10

develop in a ligament of tendon as a result of friction

Question 11

sesamoid bone example

Answer 11

kneecap

Question 12

diaphysis

Answer 12

shaft

Question 13

epiphysis

Answer 13

2 ends of the bone

Question 14

metaphysis

Answer 14

between the shaft and ends of the bone

Question 15

hyaline cartilage

Answer 15

articular cartilage

Question 16

function of hyaline cartilage

Answer 16

forms a joint
covers epiphysis
reduces friction

Question 17

periosteum

Answer 17

dense irregular CT covering of a long bone

Question 18

function of periosteum

Answer 18

rich blood supply
point of attachment for ligaments and bones

Question 19

osteogenic cell

Answer 19

stem cell that becomes specialized to form bone

Question 20

medullary cavity

Answer 20

marrow cavity
yellow marrow found here

Question 21

histology of bone tissue

Answer 21

study of bone tissues

Question 22

matrix

Answer 22

25% collagen
25% water
50% minerals

Question 23

collagen

Answer 23

provides tensile strength

Question 24

where are ostoegenic cells located

Answer 24

periosteum and endosteum

Question 25

osteoblasts

Answer 25

bone building cells
immature bone cell

Question 26

what is the function of osteoblasts

Answer 26

secrete collagen
initiate ossification by depositing calcium in the collagen

Question 27

osteocytes

Answer 27

mature bone cells

Question 28

what is the function of osteocytes

Answer 28

maintains bone in their area

Question 29

osteoclast

Answer 29

bone destroying cell

Question 30

what is the function of an osteoclast

Answer 30

breaks down collagen to release calcium in the blood stream by releasing enzymes
breaks down bone so new bone can be built