Lesson 11 Flashcards
1
Q
Cartilage
A
A firm connective tissue
2
Q
Ossification
A
Process of development from cartilage to bone
3
Q
Somatotype
A
Body shape or type
4
Q
Long bones
A
Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide
5
Q
Short bones
A
Short bones are roughly the same size in length, width and thickness
6
Q
Flat bones
A
Flat bones or plates usually protect organs or offer a good surface of muscles.
7
Q
Irregular bones
A
Irregular bones have odd shapes to perform a range of functions.
