Skeletal system Flashcards
1
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Bone
A
Hard connective tissue that forms most of adult skeleton
2
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Skeletal system
A
System composed of bones and cartilage
3
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Skeletal system functions
A
Supports body, facilitates movement, protects internal organs, produces blood cells, stores/releases minerals and fat
4
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Bone marrow
A
Soft connective tissue that fills interior of most bone
5
Q
Yellow marrow
A
Contains adipose, tissue, the triglycerides stored here can be used as an energy source
6
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Red marrow
A
Hematopoiesis (production of blood cells) takes place here
7
Q
Long bone
A
cylindrical in shape, longer than it is wide
8
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Short bone
A
Cube-like in shape; equal in length, width, and thickness
9
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Flat bone
A
typically thin, but also often curved
10
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Irregular bone
A
Not an easily characterized shape, tend to have more complex shape
