Spooky Scary Skeletons Flashcards
Name the 5 purposes of the skeletal system.
- shape and support
- enables movement because its gives something to pull on.
- protect vital systems
- produce blood cells
- store minerals
What is Periosteum?
A membrane that covers most of your bones.
What is the compact part of the bone?
The harder outside part that protects the inside.
Whats is the “spongy” part of the bone?
The inside part of the bone that is light and has holes in it that resemble a sponge.
What is red bone marrow?
The inner most part of the bone that produces blood cells.
What is yellow bone marrow?
The inner most part of the bone that produces fat.
What are the types/shapes of bones?
- long
- short = boxy
- flat
- Irregular
- Sesamoid = not really connected to anything; knee caps.
Skeleton recipe =
- bone
- cartilage = bone safety
- ligaments = bind it together
What are the types of tissue?
- connective
- Muscular
- endothelial
- Nervous
What is the basic bone cell?
Osteocyte.
What is the building bone cell?
Osteoblast
What is the breaking down cell?
Osteoclast
What is the skin cell of the bone?
Lining cell
What is the bone growth and remodeling steps?
- resorption
- reversal = making sure no pathogens
- formation
- mineralization = fossilizing
- rest
90% of joints are…
Synovial Joints