Skeletal System Flashcards
Number of bones in an human adult skeleton
206 bones
Number of bones in an human infant skeleton
300 bones
Functions of the Skeletal System (5)
Framework, storage, movement, protection, Blood Cell Production
Main mineral stored in bones.
Calcium
Another term for Blood Cell Production
Hematopoiesis
Coats the end of bones where they meet to form a joint
Cartilage
Attaches muscle to bone
Tendons
Connects bones to each other; holds joints in place
Ligaments
Gives ability to move
Joints
Classification of bones. (4)
Long, short, irregular, flat
Longer length than width
Long bone
Length is equal to width
Short bone
Protects fragile organs
Flat bone
Has no uniformed shape
Irregular bone
Classification of bone tissue (4)
Compact bone, spongy bone, osteocytes, bone marrow
Forms hard exterior of bone
Compact bone
Porous bone that is for support and flexibility
Spongy bone
Where new cells are produced
Bone marrow
Makes up the bone tissue
Osteocytes
Parts of skeleton. (2)
Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
Forms longitudinal axis of body
Axial Skeleton
Bones of the limbs and girdles
Appendicular Skeleton
composed of collagen and calcium phosphate; living growing tissue; makes up only 20% of body weight because it is lightweight
Bones
Provides soft framework
Collagen
Strengthens and hardens framework
Calcium Phosphate
Membrane the covers the surface of bone that contains network of blood vessels that supplies nutrients
Periosteum