Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the production of blood cells in the red bone marrow called?
A
haemopoiesis
2
Q
What are the two main classifications of bone?
A
Short and long
3
Q
What are the key features of a long bone?
A
Long bones are composed of a shaft and 2 extremities.
4
Q
What are the key features of a short bone?
A
Short, irregular, flat and sesamoid bones
5
Q
What are the 3 types of bone cells?
A
Osteoblast, Osteocyte and Osteoclasts
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