Test 1- Part 2: Skeletal System Flashcards
How many bones are there?
206
How many bones are part of the axial skeleton?
80
How many bones are part of the appendicular skeleton?
126
What are the 5 main functions of the skeleton?
- Protects vital organs
- Support to maintain posture
- Movement
- Mineral storage (calcium & phosphorus)
- Hemopoiesis (performs blood cell formation in the red bone marrow)
What are the 5 types of bones?
Long Flat Short Irregular Sesamoid
These bones are small, cubical shaped, solid. They provide shock absorption
Short bones
Give some examples of short bones:
Carpals
Tarsals
These bones are long cylindrical shafts with wide protruding ends
Long bones
Give some examples of long bones:
Phalanges Tibia Fibula Femur Humerus
Give some examples of irregular bones:
Vertebra
Ischium
Pubis
Maxilla
These bones usually have curved surfaces; they provide protection
Flat bones
Give some examples of flat bones:
Ilium Clavicle Scapula Ribs Sternum
Small bones that are imbedded w/in the tendon portion of the musculotendinous unit; they reduce pressure and provide a mechanical advantage
Sesamoid Bones
Give some examples of sesamoid bones:
Patella
Toe/thumb
What is the long cylindirical shaft part of the bone called?
Diaphysis
What is the hard, dense compact bone forming walls of diaphysis called?
Cortex (compact)
What is the dense, fibrous membrane covering outer surface of diaphysis called?
Periosteum
What is between the walls of diaphysis, containing yellow or fatty marrow?
Medullary (marrow) cavity
The ends of long bones formed from cancellous (spongy) bone
Epiphysis
The cartilage plate that separates diaphysis & epiphyses
Epiphyseal (growth) plate
Covers the epiphysis to provide cushioning effect & reduce friction
Articular (hyaline) cartilage
Develops from hyaline cartilage; grow rapidly into bone shaped structures, later develop into long bones
Endochondral bones
Cells that form new bone
Osteoblasts
Cells that resorb old bone
Osteoclasts
What are bones composed of?
Calcium caronate, calcium phosphate, collagen & water
Bone will adapt to the loads it is placed under
Wolff’s law (football player example)
Property of bone that is low porosity, stiffer, withstands great stress, and is less strain
Cortical bone
Property of bone that is spongy, high porosity (30-90%) and can undergo greater strain before fracturing
Cancellous
What are the 3 types of Bone Markings?
- Processes that form joints
- Processes that serve as attachment sites for muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Cavitites
Includes elevations & projections; form joints
Processes
- Condoyle
- Facet
- Head
Ridge of bone less prominent than a crest
Line
Prominent, narrow, ridge-like projection (iliac of pelvis)
Crest