structure of skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 5 basic functions of the skeleton?
A
- Support
- Movement: Bones are levers!
- Protection: Major organs
- Storage: Minerals
- Red Blood Cell Formation: In marrow
2
Q
what are the 2 types of bone tissue?
A
- compact bone
- cancellous bone
3
Q
what is compact bone?
A
- Strong
- Good at transmitting force in one direction
4
Q
what is cancellous (trabecular) bone?
A
- Light, spongy bone
- Shock-absorbing
- Resists & channels forces that come from multiple directions
