Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
the entire framework of bones and cartilage
A
the skeletal system
2
Q
Functions of Bones:
A
- give body structure
- site of tendon and ligament attachment (for movement)
- protection of some internal organs
- stores minerals (calcium and phosphate)
- blood cell production (occurs in the red bone marrow of the epiphysis)
- triclyceride storage (stored in medullary cavity)
3
Q
Where does blood cell production occur?
A
in the red bone marrow of the epiphysis
4
Q
where are triglycerides stored?
A
in the medullary cavity
5
Q
What minerals do bones store?
A
Calcium and phosphate
6
Q
Two parts of the long bone:
A
- Diaphysis
- Epiphysis
- Articular Cartilage
- Periostium
- Medullary Cavity
- Endosteum
7
Q
the two swellings of either end of the long bone
A
Epiphysis
8
Q
What kind of bone is in the epiphysis?
A
spongy bone
9
Q
Connective tissue that lines the internal cavities of a bone
A
Endosteum
10
Q
Within the diapysis
A
Medullary Cavity
11
Q
connective tissue surrounding the exposed outside of bone
A
Periostium
12
Q
Covers the end of the epiphysis
A
Articular Cartilage
13
Q
Bone matrix consists of:
A
- non-cellular substance
- 25% fibrous protein
- 25% water
- 50% crystallized mineral salt
14
Q
bone cells that build bone tissue
A
osteoblasts
15
Q
bone cells that break down bone tissue
A
osteoclasts
