The Skeletal System Flashcards
1
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Functions of the Skeletal System
A
Framework Shape Protection Movement Manufacture of blood cells
The skeleton is a rigid supporting framework of bones inside the body, to which all the soft tissues and organs are attached.
Together, the bones and muscles form a machine which can perform many different tasks.
2
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What can the skeleton do?
A
It can: Grow in size. Repair its own broken parts. Lubricate its own joints. Support internal organs.
3
Q
What are the 5 main types of bones (in the human body)?
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Long bones SHort bones Flat bones Irregular bones Sesamoid bones
4
Q
Osteocytes are enclosed in a matrix in a compact bone, what does the matrix consist of?
A
70% inorganic salts (such as CaCO3 and PO4)
30% organic material (such as protein collagen, other proteins, fats, carbohydrates)
