Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of skeleton
A
Axial and Appendicular
2
Q
How many bones in Axial & list the main bones
A
80 bones
3
Q
How many bones in Appendicular & list the main bones
A
126 bones
4
Q
Total bones in human body
A
206 bones
5
Q
Functions of the Skeletal System
A
Support, Protection, Body Movement, Produce Blood Cells, and Storage of Minerals and Fats
6
Q
Epiphysis
A
End of the bone (Bottom/Distal)
7
Q
Diaphysis
A
Shaft (Center of the bone)
8
Q
Articular Cartilage
A
Hyaline cartilage, padding (Top/Proximal)
9
Q
Periosteum
A
Membrane that covers entire bone
10
Q
Medullary Cavity
A
Hollow chamber filled with bone marrow
11
Q
2 Functions of Red/Yellow Bone Marrow
A
Red Marrow (blood) and Yellow Marrow (fat)
12
Q
Compact Bone Tissue
A
Wall of the diaphysis
13
Q
Spongy Bone Tissue
A
Cancellous, epiphysis - red marrow
