Chapter 6 Bone Tissue Flashcards
Functions of the skeleton: Support
Support: holds body up, supports muscles, mandible and maxilla support teeth
Functions of the skeleton: protection
Protection: brain, spinal cord, heart, lungs
Functions of the skeleton: movement
Movement: limb movements, action of muscle on bone
Functions of the skeleton: electrolyte balance
Electrolyte balance: calcium and phosphate ions
Functions of the skeleton: acid base balance
Acid base balance: red bone marrow is the chief producer of blood cells
Functions of the skeleton: blood formation
Blood formation: red bone marrow is chief producer of blood cells
Structure of Flat bone
Two layers of compact bone enclosing a middle layer of spongy bone
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Diaphysis
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Epiphysis
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Articular cartilage
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Epiphyseal line
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Red bone marrow
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Marrow cavity
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Yellow bone marrow
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Periosteum
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Site of endosteum
Structure of long bone: What is this feature?
Compact bone