Skeletal System Flashcards
Fossa
depression in a bone received the articulating bone
Notch
V shaped depression
Stabalises a bone
Condyle
Round bump
Processes
Raised area for connective tissue
Tuberosity
Raised bump used for muscle attatchment
Periosteum
Tough outer layer of bone for protection
Calcium
Mineral essential for bone growth
Vitamin d
Needed for uptake and absorption of calcium
Collegen
Protein
Connective tissue of tendons
Bone marrow
Soft tissue formed in bones
Red = rbc WBC and platletts
White = fat and cartilage
Epiphyseal
Rounded ends of bones forms a joint 2 or more bones
Growth plates
End of long bone cartilage
Site of ossifications
Diaphysis
Long part of the bone
Site of growth
Cancelleous bone
Sponges home
Red bone marrow
End of bone
Compact bone
Hardest part of the bone
Protection