Skeletal system Flashcards
What makes up bones?
Calcium, collagen, and cells
How many bones are in the human body
206
Osteocytes
Star shaped cells that maintain bone, sense physical stress
Osteoblasts
Synthesize bone in groups by making a collagen matrix that extreacellular hydroxyapatite Ca3(PO4) binds to
Osteoclasts
Break down bone Ca+ through mineral reabsorption
Collagen
Protein that gives bone flexability
Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta)
Genetically based corruption of bone’s collagen matrix
Periosteum
Outside structure of a bone that ligaments and tendons attatch
Describe compact (dense) bone
Made of osteons- a group of lamellae ( collagen matrix in concentric circles). In-between lamellae are lacunae where osteocytes reside.Lacunae communicate through tunnels called canaliculi. In the center is the central Haversian canal for blood vessels and nerves. Those nerves connect from one osteon to another by oblique Volkmann’s cannals.
Describe spongy bone
Found in the middle of bones, lighter, very few osteons, where bone marrow is
What is the difference between red and yellow bone marow
Red marrow is where RBCs are made and plays a role in the immune system. Yellow marrow is found in the adult body’s long bones i.e. femur.
Tendons
Connect bones to muscles
Ligaments
Connect bone to bone
Hyaline cartilage
Keeps bones from grinding on each other and provides smooth movement
Hinge joint
Allows flexion along one plane