Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Functions of the bone
A
provides the supportive framework for the body
allows for attachment for muscles
2
Q
Types of bones based on shapes
A
long bones short bones flat bones irregular bones sesamoid bones
3
Q
Long bones
A
femur, humerus
4
Q
Short bones
A
wrist, ankle
length and width equal
5
Q
Flat bones
A
ribs, skull
plate like broad surface
6
Q
Irregular bones
A
vertebrae
variety of shapes
7
Q
Sesamoid bones
A
patella
small, rounded within tendons
8
Q
Parts of the long bone
A
epiphysis articular cartilage diaphysis processes periosteum compact bone spongy bone medullary cavity epiphyseal disk
9
Q
Expanded portion at the end of bones
A
epiphysis
10
Q
Layer of hyaline cartilage
A
articular cartilage
11
Q
Shaft of the bone, between the epiphyses?
A
diaphysis
12
Q
Bony projections?
A
processes
13
Q
Fibrous connective tissue covering of bones?
A
periosteum
14
Q
Wall of the diaphysis?
A
compact bone
15
Q
Hollow chamber?
A
medullary cavity
