SKELETAL SYSTEM Flashcards
5 functions of the skeletal system
protection, support, allows body movement, blood cell production, storage of minerals and fats
4 body parts related sa skeletal system
bones, ligaments, cartilages, and joints
4 bone shapes
long, short, flat, irregular
TRUE OR FALSE:
the bone marrow is responsible for blood production
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
your muscular system is attached to your skeletal system
TRUE
your upper and lower limbs are classified under what bone shape
long bone
what bones are classified under flat bones
skull bones, ribs, sternum, and scapula
what bones are classified under short bones
carpals and tarsals
what bones are classified under irregular bones
vertebrae, facial bones, pelvis
2 classifications of bones
compact bone and spongey bone
which has more bone matrix: compact or spongey?
compact bone
what cell comprises the compact bone
osteon
these are hollow tubes that make up osteons
lamellae/lamella
