Skeletal System Flashcards
what are the internal framework of human body
bones
cartilage
ligaments
joints
what are the functions of the skeletal system (PBBSS)
protection
support
storage of minerals and fats
body movement
blood cell production
what are the 4 types of bone shape
long bone
flat bone
short bone
irregular bone
what is the shape of the long bone
they are usually long than they are wide
what is the shape of the flat bone
relatively thin
flattened shape
usually curved
what is the shape of the short bone
round or cubed shape
what is the shape of the irregular bone
it does not fit in readily into the other 3 categories
identify the bone shape:
longer than they are wide
long bone
identify the bone shape:
relatively thin
flattened shape
usually curved
flat bone
identify the bone shape:
round or nearly cubed shape
short bone
identify the bone shape:
shapes that dont fit readily into other 3 categories
irregular bone
long bones can be found in
upper and lower limbs
flat bones can be found in
skull
ribs
sternum (breastbone)
scapula (shoulder blade)
where can short bones found in
carpal (wrist)
tarsal (ankle)
where can irregular bones found in
vertebra
facial bones
what types of bone are found in upper and lower limb
long bone
what types of bone are found in
skull bones
ribs
breastbone (sternum)
shoulder blade (scapule)
flat bone
what types of bone are found in
wrist (carpal)
ankle (tarsal)
short bone
what types of bone are found in
vertebra
facial bones
irregular bone
what is compact bone
outer layer of the bone
that is very dense and smooth
what is the outer layer of bone, very dense and smooth
compact bone
which bone appears to be porous
spongy bone
why do spongy bone appears to be porous
as they are arranged in trabeculae
what are honeycomb like of little needles
trabeculae