Chapter 7, 8 Flashcards
What are the function of the bones?
Muscle attachment, protection and support, store minerals and fat, blood cell production
What are Articular cartilage do?
Assist with movement between two bones with minimal friction
What does the Periosteum do?
Cover and nourish bone
What are Osteocytes? Housed where?
Bone cells in Lacunae
Most common bone? Made out of?
Endochondral, Hyaline Cartilage
Osteoblast do what?
Build new bone
Osteoclast do what?
Break down old bone
Where does blood cell formation occur?
Medullary Cavity
What does Red Marrow make?
White and Red blood cells and platelets
Yellow Marrow does what?
Stores fat
Low Calcium Levels lead to?
Parathyroid glands release and begins to break down bone and lead to brittle, weak bones
High Calcium Levels lead to?
Calcitonin is released, stores excess calcium and leads to stronger and healthier bones
How many Carpal bones are there?
8
How many bones in the skull?
22 - 8 cranial 14 facial
Hip joint is what kind of joint?
Ball and socket
Knee joint is what kind of joint?
Hinge joint