Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is the skeletal system composed of?
bone
bone marrow
cartilage
tendons
ligaments
bone tissue is often called _____
osseous tissue
what are the 5 functions of bone
- support and protection for the body and body organs
- gives the body a framework
- mineral homeostasis (calcium and phosphorus)
- blood cell production (red bone marrow) – hematopoiesis
- energy storage (yellow bone marrow)
what is yellow bone marrow for
energy storage
what is red bone marrow for
hematopoiesis
what is hematopoiesis
blood cell production
what are the long bones
femur
humerus
radius
metacarpals
phalanxes
what are the short bones
carpals and tarsals
what are the flat bones
bones of cranium
scapulae
sternum
hips
ribs
what are the irregular bones
vertebrae
facial bones
what are sesamoid bones
patella
what are the wormian bones
bones b/w or w/in the sutures
what are wormian bones also called
sutural bones
what are the distinct areas/regions of long bones
diaphysis
epiphysis
metaphysis
Where is the diaphysis region
shaft of long bone
What does the diaphysis region contain?
yellow bone marrow
blood vessels
nerves
where is the epiphysis region
ends of long bones
what does the epiphysis region contain
red bone marrow
where is the metaphysis region
small area between epiphysis and diaphysis
usually where growth plates are found
where are growth plates usually found
metaphysis region
what covers each end of long bones (epiphysis)
articular cartilage
what does articular cartilage do
provides protection and reduces friction in the joint
what covers the long bone
periosteum
what does periosteum contain
osteoblasts