Chapter 3: Support And Movement Flashcards
Human skeleton
The human skeleton system act as a?
Framework
Skeleton allow free movement…..
Through the muscles across the joints
The study of bones and cartilage is called
Osteology
Bone is a rigid form of
Connective tissue
An individual bone is composed of
Variety of tissues including ⚫ Bone tissue ⚫ Cartilage ⚫ Fibrous connective tissue ⚫Blood and nerve tissue
Bone is a living …………. Structure
Hard( resist compression)
And
strong ( resist bending)
Bone consist of
Hard ground substance, matric or cells
In adult human, matrix consists of about
65% inorganic matter (calcium phosphate, carbonate)
35% organic matter ( protein, collagen)
The terminal broad parti of bone is
Epiphysis
Middle part of bone is
Diaphysis or shaft
Diaphysis also contain
Central cavity which has yellow bone marrow
The outer connective tissue around the bone is called
Periosteum
The inner region of bone is called
Endosteum
The endosteum consist of …..
2 parts
⚫Compact bone
⚫Spongy bone
Peripheral part of endosteum is called
Compact bone
The inner part of endosteum is called
Spongy bone
Spongy bone is present in ….
Epiphysis
In the spaces of Spongy bone there is
Red bone marrow
Spong bone is
Rich in blood vessels, and are highly porous