Locomotion Flashcards
What is the function of the ribcage?
Respiration
What are the 2 functional parts of the skeleton?
Axial - head, neck , trunk
Appendicular- limbs, pectorial and pelvic girdle
What is articular cartilage also known as?
Joining cartilage
Is cartilage vascular or avascular?
Avascular
What does the bone store?
Calcium, Na+, bicarbonate etc
Why is calcium levels essential?
Muscle contractility
What is the type of bone distinguished by?
The amount of solid matter and size of space
Function of neutrophil?
Engulf pathogens
What classification are long and short bones?
Tubular
Cuboidal
What is the function of flat bones?
Protection
What is an example of a sesamoid bone?
Patella
What is the shaft of the bone also known as?
Diaphysis
What are the ends of the long bones also known as?
Epiphysis
What is the area of the growth of bones called?
Metaphysis
What are the bone markings on bones from?
Where tendons, ligaments or fascia is attached
Where arteries lie adjacent
