Skeletal System Flashcards
List the functions of the skeletal system. (Tip - PMS SB)
Protect internal organs Movement - provides leverage Support Storage of calcium Blood cell production
What tissue forms bone structure?
Specialised connective tissue
What are the two components of the Matrix?
Organic component Inorganic component
What properties does osteoid have? (SEF)
Strong Easily compressed Flexible
What properties does hydroxyapatite have? (HIB)
Hard Inflexible Brittle
What properties does the combination of osteoid and hydroxyapatite give to bone? (SFR)
Strength Flexibility Resistance to shattering
What 2 complexes make up osteoid?
Collagen Protein
What are the mineral salts that make up most of hydroxyapatite?
Calcium Phosphate Calcium Carbonate
Is osteoid organic or inorganic?
Organic (O for osteoid and organic)
Is hydroxyapatite organic or inorganic?
Inorganic
Cells are suspended in the matrix of bones? True or false?
True
Name the four cell types suspended in connective tissue matrix?
Osteoblasts Osteocytes Osteoclasts Osteogenic Stem Cells
Which cells produce new bone and secrete osteoid?
Osteoblasts
What is a mature osteoblast called?
Osteocyte
What is the function of an osteocyte?
To maintain the connective tissue matrix in the bone
Where are osteocytes located?
Lacunae
What does Lacunae mean?
Nest
What is the function of an osteoclast?
Removes mineral from the matrix Bone remodelling
What is a mature osteogenic stem cell known as?
Osteoblast
Where are osteogenic stem cells found?
Perisoteum Endosteum
What are the two types of bone tissue?
Compact (hard, on surface) Cancellous (spongy, interior)
What are the component parts of a haversian system? (BLOC)
Blood vessels Lamallae Osteocytes in lacunae Canaliculi
What is another name for haversian system?
Osteon
What are the different types of lamellae? (ICC)
Interstitial Circumferential Concentric
What is a Canal of Volkman?
Space through which blood vessels interconnect between the individual osteons.
What is the benefit of osteons aligning in the same direction?
Increases unidirectional strength
What is lamellae?
A sheet like structure present in
What is the name given to the structures in cancellous bone that give rise to the spongy appearance?
Trabeculae (small beams)
What is contained in the spaces between trabeculae?
Red or Yellow bone marrow
What type of tissue is red bone marrow?
Myeloid tissue
Why is red bone marrow described as Haemopoietic?
It is the site of blood cell production
What tissue type is yellow bone marrow?
Fatty tissue
Under what circumstances might YBM transform back to Haemopoietic RBM?
Severe Anaemia
What are the different categories of bone by shape? (FLIS)
Flat Long Short Irregular
What are the layers of a strong bone? (PEM)
Periosteum Endosteum Marrow Cavity