Powerpoint Flashcards
What are the functions of the skeleton?
Support, Protection, Movement, Hematopoiesis and storage
What are osteocytes?
Bone cells
What do components of bones contribute toward?
homeostatsis
What are the classifications of bones?
Long, Short, Flat, and Irregular
What are bones classified by?
Shape
What do long bones provide?
Strength and framework
Long bones are very “?” and they act as “?”
strong and levers
What is an example of a long bone found in the body?
Arms, and Legs
What are short bones shaped like?
cubed
Short bones facilitate what?
movement
An example of a short bone is what?
carpals, tarsals
Flat bones provide “?” areas for muscle attachment
Broad
What are examples of flat bones?
Cranium, ribs, shoulder blades and hips
Describe irregular bones.
Similar to small round bones, but irregular shaped
Irregular bones dev within what?
joints and tendons