Skeletal system Flashcards
Major functions of the skeletal system
- Support
- (organ) protection
- movement
- (mineral) storage
- blood cell poduction
is a connective tissue that contains collagen, gorund substance, and other organic molecules, as well as water and minerals.
bone
these compositions form the extracellular matrix (5)
collagen, ground substance, and other organic molecules, as well as water and minerals
main function of the bone?
support
movement
bone
free movement (levers with the skeletal muscle)
main composition
- collagen
- calcium phosphates (hydroxyapatite)
bone
the bone is mainly composed of collagen and calcium phosphates, specifically?
hydroxyapatite
main function
cartilage
covering
movement
Free movement (reduces wear and tear on the joint surfaces)
cartilage
main composition
- collagen
- elastic fibers
- proteoglycans
cartilage
water-trapping proteins, which help cartilage be smooth and resilient
proteoglycans
main function
tendon
muscle to bone
main composition
tendon
collagen fibers (dense connective tissue)
movement
full contraction
tendon
main function
ligament
bone to bone attachment
movement
minimal movement (stabilizer)
ligament
main composition
ligament
collagen fibers (dense connective tissue)
2 connective tissues of the bone that are mainly composed of collagen fibers (dense connective tissue)
tendon and ligament
bones are classified according to its? (2)
- shape
- histological structure
4 classifications of bones
- long
- short
- flat
- irregular
bone classification
- longer than they are wide
- this shape enhances thein functional movement of the limbs
long bones
classification of bones
- has a central shaft
- mostly on the upper and lower limbs
long bones
classification of bones
long as they are wide
short bones
classification of bones
allows stability and facilitates some movement
short bones