The Skeletal System Flashcards
primary function of Bones
the framework for the body, protects internal organs, and stores calcium
oste/o
primary function of Bone marrow
red bone marrow helps form red blood cells and yellow bone marrow stores fat
myel/o aka spinal cord
primary function of cartilage
creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones
chondr/o
primary function of Joints
work with the muscles to make a variety of motions possible
arthr/o
primary functions of ligaments
connect one bone to another
ligament/o
primary function of synovial membrane
forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid
primary functions of Synovial fluid
lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible
primary functions of bursa
cushions area subject to friction during movement
burs/o
ankyl/o
crooked, bent, stiff
arthr/o
joint
burs/o
bursa
chindr/i, chondr/o
cartilage
cost/o
rib
crani/o
skull
-desis
to bind, tie together
kyph/o
bent, hump
lord/o
curve/ sway back/ bent
-lysis
loosening or setting free
myel/o
spinal cord, bone marrow
oss/e. oss/i, oste/o
bone
scoli/o
bent, curved
spondyl/o
vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone
synovi/o
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
Name 5 important functions of the skeletal body system:
1) bones act as the framework
2) bones support and protect the internal organs
3) joints work with muscles, ligaments and tendons to make various body movements possible
4) calcium is stored in bones
5) red bone marrow is located in the spongy bone