Msk Flashcards
Major functions of the skeletal system?
Support
Protection
Movement
Mineral Homeostasis
Blood Cell Production
Triglyceride Storage
What are the different types of bones
Long bones
Short bones
Flat bones
Irregular bones
What are the Parts of a long bone
Diaphysis
Epiphysis
Metaphysis
What are the major cells of bones.
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
What do osteoblasts do
Build bone
What do Osteocytes do
Maintain bone
What do osteoclasts do
Digest bone
What are the Types of Joints
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What are two example of fibrous joints
Sutures
Interosseeous membrane
Major structures of a synovial joint
Synovial cavity
Articular cartilage
Ligaments
Synovial membrane
Accessory ligaments
Articular discs
Bursae
What are the functions of ligaments
Function to connect bone to bone
What are the function of tendons
Function to connect muscle to bone
What are the function of cartilage.
a. Covers ends of bones
b. Absorbs shock
c. Reduces friction
What are the function of bursa.
a. Decreases friction in areas where friction can occur with movement.
(1) Between the skin and bone
(2) Between tendons and bones
(3) Between muscles and bones
(4) Between ligaments and bones
What are the Different types of muscular tissue in the body
Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth