Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
two divisions of the skeletal system
A
the axial and appendicular skeleton
2
Q
how many bones are in the axial skeleton
A
80
3
Q
what are the 4 types of vertebrae
A
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral
4
Q
bones in the appendicular skeleton
A
126
5
Q
what are the types of joints
A
hinge, ball and socket, pivot, ellipsoid, gliding and saddle
6
Q
explain origin and insertion
A
the origin is the immobile, while the insertion is the part that moves
7
Q
what bone marrow do adults ave
A
1/2 red, 1/2 yellow
8
Q
function of yellow bone marrow
A
to sotr fat
9
Q
5 functions of the skeletal system
A
movement, mineral storage, support, protection and blood cell formation
10
Q
what is the disphysis
A
compact bone surrounding the marrow cavity
11
Q
epiphyses
A
spongy bone containing red marrow
