U6 Skeletal: Function

Question 1

4 functions of the skeletal system

Answer 1

protection, RBM production, calcium storage, framework and movement

Question 2

osteocyte

Answer 2

bone cell

Question 3

matrix

Answer 3

non-cellular structure of tissue

Question 4

matrix of the skeletal system

Answer 4

calcium salts, collagen

Question 5

function of osteocytes

Answer 5

regulate calcium import and export via cilia

Question 6

2 types of bone

Answer 6

compact and spongy

Question 7

compact bone

Answer 7

osteons/haversian systems with canaliculi

Question 8

spongy bone

Answer 8

cavities usually containing RBM

Question 9

4 classifications of bone

Answer 9

long, short, flat, irregular

Question 10

long bone

Answer 10

arms, legs, hands, feet

Question 11

structure of long bones

Answer 11

diaphysis: compact with YBM canal, epiphysis: spongy covered in compact

Question 12

short bone

Answer 12

wrists, ankles

Question 13

flat bone

Answer 13

hipbones, shoulderblades, ribs, cranials

Question 14

irregular bones

Answer 14

vertebrae, facial

Question 15

structure of short, flat, irregular bones

Answer 15

spongy with compact covering and RBM inside

Question 16

articular cartilage

Answer 16

smooth covering of joint surfaces

Question 17

periosteum

Answer 17

fibrous connective tissue surrounding bone to merge with tendons and ligaments