Bones

Question 1

Osteology

Answer 1

The study of the bones

It is composed of fibrous connective tissue firmly bound together

Question 2

Functions of the bones

Answer 2

• to give shape and strength to the body
• to support and protect vital organs
• main storage of phosphorus, calcium magnesium and sodium
• produce white and red blood cells
• maintain growth
• produce movement because of muscle attachment
• acid base balance. Bone tissue buffers the blood against excessive pH changes by absorbing or releasing alkaline salts
• Maintain muscles in position

Question 3

Cartilage

Answer 3

• dense connective tissue abundant in collagen and elastin fibres
• it is very elastic and flexible
• used to cushion the bones at joints and help prevent fractures
• The difference between cartilage and bone tissue is that Cartilage cannot repair itself

Question 4

Joints

Answer 4

The connection of two bones and consisting of cartilage and connective tissue

Question 5

Immovable joints

Answer 5

They are connected by interlocking

E.g sutured areas of the cranium