Skeletal System 1 - Structure and Function Flashcards
What is the function of bone?
Support, Protection, Assists movement, Mineral homeostasis, Blood cell protection, Triglyceride storage
What is the function of bone with regards to support?
Structural framework for soft tissue | Attachment points for tendons & muscle
What is the function of bone with regards to protection?
Protects internal organs
What is the function of bone with regards to assisting movement?
Muscle attach to bone & produce movement
What is the function of bone with regards to Mineral homeostasis?
Calcium & phosphorus | Storage & release
What is the function of bone with regards to blood cell production?
Produce red blood cells | White blood cells | Platelets
What is the function of bone with regards to Triglyceride storage?
Stored in yellow bone marrow | Potential energy reserve
What are the Proximal & distal ends of bone called?
Ephipyhses
What is the Main shaft of bone called?
Diaphysis
What Contains the epiphyseal growth plate?
Metaphyses
What Contains the epiphyseal growth plate?
Metaphysis
What Covers epiphyses | Reduces friction & absorb shock?
Articular cartilage
What Surrounds external bone surface | Osteogenic layer |
Connective tissue?
Periosteum
What houses the bone marrow?
Medullary Cavity
What lines internal bone surface?
Endosteum
What are Osteoblasts?
Form bone matrix - build bone
What are osteocytes?
Maintain bone tissue
What are osteoclasts?
Resorption of the bone matrix - dismantle the bones
What are osteogenic cells?
What cells do you need for bone homeostasis?
Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts
What percentage of the human body is comprised of spongy bone?
20%
What percentage of the human body is comprised of compact bone?
80%
What is the strongest form of bone tissue in the body?
Compact bone
Blood vessels & nerves penetrate bone via what?
Volkmann’s canals
Compact bone is arranged into structural units called?
Osteons
What is the scientific name for rings of calcified bone tissue?
concentric lamellae
What cells do Lacunae contain?
Osteocytes
What are canaliculi?
Connect osteocytes - forms intricate canal network in bone