Bones Flashcards
lecture 1
1
Q
bones are
A
living, highly specialized, hard form connective tissue
2
Q
bone provides
A
protection for vital structures
support/ structure for posture
mechanical basis for movement
storage for salts (calcium for muscle contraction)
new blood cells produced by marrow
3
Q
types of bones
A
compact
spongy
4
Q
compact bones:
A
strength and weight bearing
5
Q
spongy bones
A
trabecular or cancellous
6
Q
long bones
A
tubular
humerus, phalanges, femur, tibia
7
Q
short bones
A
cuboidal
ankle, wrist, tarsals
8
Q
flat bones
A
protective
cranium
9
Q
irregular bones
A
various shapes
face
10
Q
seasamoid bones develop….
protects. ...
change. ..
A
develop in tendons
protects from tendon break down
change angle of attachment of muscle to increase mechanical advantage
patella
