chapter 7 Flashcards
skeletal system is made of
bone and cartilage
functions of skeletal system
providing rigid support framework of the hb, allowing movement as muscles pull on bones, providing protection for soft internal organs, storing minerals in the bone ecm, storing energy in the form of adipose yellow bone marrow, production of blood cells
cartilage that is found in the skeletal system
elastic
cartilage that is found at the ends of bones where they form joints
hyaline
helps bones glide past one another
hyaline cartilage
loss of hyaline leads to what
osteoarthritis
fibrocartilage is found where
in between vertebrae, within the knee, and the pubic symphysis
covers the surface of the bone
periosteum
protects the entire bone
outer shell of compact bone
contains red bone marrow
spongy bone
contains yellow bone marrow
medullary cavity
made of hyaline cartilage is found at the joints
articular cartilage
attach bones to each other
ligaments