Osseous Tissue for Final EXAM Flashcards
is the study of bone
osteology
hold bones together at joints
ligaments
attach muscle to bone
tendons
calcification
the hardening process of bone
Functions of the Skeleton
support
protection
movement
Electrolyte balance
Acid–base balance
Blood formation
connective tissue with the matrix hardened by calcium phosphate and other minerals.
Bone (osseous tissue)
Types of bones by shape
flat
long
short
Irregular bones
Sutural bones
Sesamoid
Bones that develop within the tendons usually found near the joints.
sesamoid bone
Thin, curved plates; protect soft organs.
flat bones
Longer than wide; rigid levers acted upon by muscles; crucial for movement.
long bones
Approximately equal in length and width; glide across one another in multiple directions.
short bones
Elaborate shapes that do not fit into other categories.
irregular bones
Bones found in between the sutures of the skull.
Sutural bones
examples of flat bones
roof of skull
sternum
ribs
scapulae
examples of long bones
arm
forearm
thigh
leg
palms
soles
fingers
toes
femur
examples of sesamoid bones
knee
example of Irregular Bones
vertebrae
pelvis
several bones in the skull
example of short bones
carpal bones (wrists)
tarsal bones (ankles)
dense outer shell of bone
Compact bone
loosely organized bone tissue
spongy bone
Found in center of ends and center of shafts of long bones and in middle of nearly all others.
spongy bone
shaft that provides leverage
diaphysis