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Skeletal system Flashcards

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State 6 functions of the skeletal system

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Protect
Support
Assist in movement
Mineral homeostasis
Blood cell production
Energy storage

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How does the skeletal system support the body?

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Bones provide structural framework of the body.
Support soft tissue and provide attachment points for tendons of the skeletal muscle

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How does the skeletal system protect the body?

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Bones protect important internal organs (cranium protects the brain etc)

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How does the skeletal system assist in movement of the body?

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Bones act as levers
Skeletal muscle contraction pulls on bone producing movement

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How does the skeletal system assist in mineral homeostasis?

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Bone tissue stores calcium and phosphorus

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How does the skeletal system produce blood cells?

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Red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets

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How does the skeletal system store energy?

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Yellow bone marrow stores lipids/triglycerides

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What is a long bone?

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A bone greater in length than width. Slightly curved for strength

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What is a short bone?

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A cube shaped bone nearly equal in width and length

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What is an irregular bone?

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Irregular bones are complex shapes and cannot be grouped into any other categories.

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What is a flat bone?

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A thin and composed bone of two nearly parallel plates of compact bone tissue enclosing a layer of spongy bone

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What is a sesamoid?

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A bone developed in tendons - largest is the patella

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Briefly describe the function of calcium in the body

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Calcium moves between the skeleton, teeth and blood plasma. It contributes to the harness of the bones and teeth and plays a role in blood clotting, muscle tone nerve impulse conduction and muscular contraction.

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What is a function of red bone marrow?

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Blood cell production

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What is a function of the periosteum?

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Nourishes bone and provides anchoring points for tendons and ligaments

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What is a function of articular cartilage?

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Reduces friction/prevents wear and tear at joints

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What is the difference between compact and spongy bone in regards to their structure and location?

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Compact bone is dense while spongy bone is spongy and less dense. Compact bone is found at the edges of the bones (walls) while spongy bone is found at the epiphysis

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