final Flashcards
1
Q
functions of bones
A
support, protection, movement, mineral homeostasis, hematopoiesis, energy storage
2
Q
how are bones attached to muscles
A
tendons
3
Q
mineral homeostasis
A
calcium and phosphorus
4
Q
hematopoiesis
A
blood cells formed in the red marrow
5
Q
energy storage
A
yellow marrow is stored in medullary cavity
6
Q
sesamoid bones
A
patella
7
Q
wormian bone
A
suture
8
Q
compact bone
A
tightly packed, continuous matrix
9
Q
spongy bone
A
trabeculae, help reduce weight
10
Q
diaphysis
A
shaft of long bone
11
Q
epiphysis
A
expanded distant and proximal ends of long bones, and helps to form joint
12
Q
periosteum
A
touch fibrous outside of bone
13
Q
osteoblast
A
bone-forming cells
14
Q
osteoclast
A
bone destroying cells
15
Q
articular cartilage
A
hyaline cartilage, shock absorber, form joint
