Unit 3: Notes 1 Flashcards
1
Q
name all functions of bones
A
- support soft tissue
- provides points of attachment for muscle
- protects internal organs
- assists in movement
- mineral homeostasis
- produces RBC
- triglyceride storage
2
Q
name types of bones
A
- long bones
- short bones
- flat bones
- irregular
3
Q
what are long bones?
A
- greater length than width
- usually curved for strength
4
Q
name some types of long bones
A
- femur
- tibia / fibula
- radius / ulna
- phalanges
5
Q
what are short bones?
A
- cube shaped
- nearly equal in length and width
6
Q
name some types of short bones
A
- carpals
- tarsals
7
Q
what are flat bones ?
A
- thin
- afford considerable protection
- provide extensive surfaces for muscle attachment
8
Q
name some types of flat bones
A
- cranial
- sternum
- scapula
9
Q
what are irregular bones ?
A
complex bones
10
Q
what are some types of irregular bones ?
A
- vertebrae
- facial bones
11
Q
what are sesamoid bones?
A
small bones found at joints embedded
12
Q
what are some types of sesamoid bones ?
A
- patella
- under big toe
13
Q
what is the structure of a long bone ?
A
- diaphysis
- epiphysis
- metaphysis
14
Q
what is the diaphysis?
A
shaft
15
Q
what is the metaphysis?
A
mature bone between diaphysis and epiphysis