Chp 15 Musculoskeletal Flashcards
bones, muscles, and joints in the body make up the ______ system.
musculoskeletal
structural support and protection of internal organs
bones
internal and external movement is dictated by _____.
muscles
where bones come together, the type is determined by need for flexibility
joints
bind muscles to bones
tendons
bone to bone connection
ligamentt
replacement of cartilage with bone
ossification
a cell that produces immature bony tissue that replaces cartilage
osteoblast
a cell that nourishes and maintains bone
osteocyte
a cell that reabsorbs or digests bone
osteoclast
proper bone formation of bone depends on (3 minerals)
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Vit D
what enzyme helps create hard bone?
Calcium phosphate enzyme
the skeleton is a source of ______. (mineral)
calcium
what two cells work together to deposit and tear down bone throughout life
osteoclasts and osteoblasts
calcium is necessary for ____ ______ to muscle, including heart muscle and muscles attached to bones.
nerve transmittal
Calcium level is maintained in the _____ by the ______ gland.
blood, parathyroid gland.
what gland secretes a hormone to release calcium from bone?
parathyroid gland
the diaphysis of the bone refers to the _____ (what area)
shaft
the epiphysis of the bone refers to the _____ (what area)
ends
cone like flared portion between the end and the shaft of the bone is called
metaphysis
growth plate where cartilage is replaced by bone for bone growth (in length)
epiphyseal line/plate
the ends of the bone are covered by ______ cartilage (what kind of cartilage)
articular cartilage
what kind of bone contains haversian systems for blood vessels, nerves, and yellow bone marrow
compact bone