The skeletal system Flashcards
What are the 3 specific tissue types of the skeletal system
- Compact bone 2. Spongy bone 3. Cartilage (hyaline and fibrocartilage)
What are 5 functions of the skeletal system
- Support 2. Movement 3. Protection 4. Mineral storage 5. Hemopoiesis
What mineral is stored in the bones
calcium
Hemopoiesis
blood cell production
How many bones are in the human skeleton
206
What are the 4 categories of bone based on shape
- Long bones 2. Short bones 3. Flat bones 4. Irregular bones
Long bones
greater in length than width
What is the most common bone shape
Long bone
3 examples of long bones
- Femur 2. Tibia 3. Fibula
Short bones
Length is equal to the width
3 examples of short bones
- Patella 2. Carpals 3. Tarsals
Flat bones
Flat, thin, slightly curved bones
What bone shape provides the surfaces for muscle attachment
Flat bones
3 examples of flat bones
- Sternum 2. Clavicle 3. Scapula
Irregular bones
Elaborate complex shapes
3 examples of irregular bones
- Hyoid 2. Pelvic bones 3. Facial bones
Diaphysis
Long shaft of bone
Medullary cavity
Hollow area within diaphysis
Epiphyses
Bone
Articular cartilage
layer of hyaline cartilage on epiphyses
Metaphysis
Region between epiphysis and diaphysis
Epiphyseal plate
Growth plate
Periosteum
Membrane that surrounds bone
Endosteum
Membrane that lines inner surfaces of bone
Where are the osteoblasts and osteoclasts found
Periosteum and Endosteum