Bones Flashcards
1
Q
What are mature bone cells called?
A
Osteocytes.
2
Q
What type of bone is a Carpal bone (wrist/ankle) ?
A
Short.
3
Q
What type of bone is a Coxal bone (pelvis) ?
A
Irregular.
4
Q
What type of bone is a parietal bone (skull) ?
A
Flat.
5
Q
What type of bone are the tibia and fibula bones?
A
Long.
6
Q
Which hormones are involved in bone development?
A
- Growth hormones during childhood.
- Oestrogen and testosterone during puberty.
- Thyroid and parathyroid hormones are involved in homeostatis of calcium in blood and bone tissue.
