Tissues of the Bone

Question 1

What are the Functions of the Skeletal System? (5)

Answer 1

• Framework of the body
• Support and protection to the internal organs
• Provide a wide variety of body movements
• Storage of important minerals
• Red bone marrow located in spongy bone

Question 2

Tough, fibrous tissue forming the outermost covering of the bone

Answer 2

Periosteum

Question 3

Dense, hard strong forming protective outer layer

Answer 3

Compact Bone

Question 4

Porous, thus more susceptible to fractures

Answer 4

Spongy Bone

Question 5

Center of long bones, storage site of red and yellow bone marrow

Answer 5

Medullary cavity

Question 6

Lines medullary cavity

Answer 6

Endosteum