Intro to the Skeletal System
define a flat bone
2 sides that are parallel
how many human bones are there
206
how many bones make up the appendicular branch
80
how many bones make up the axial branch
80
what minerals are stored in bones
Ca and P
what is the trabeculae
actual boney material
define a short bone
approximately same size in all directions
define an irregular bone
do not fit other 3 categories
whereis red bone marrow found
end of long bones, sternum, cranium, pelvic, ribs
what is another name for growth plate
epiphyseal disk
what is the largest human bone?
femur
list 3 examples of long bones
femur, radius, tibia
support provides...
framework for the body and soft parts
blood cells are produced...
in red bone marrow
what is the endosteum
membrane that lines the medullary canal
what is the periosteum
membrane that surrounds the bone
protection...
most internal organs are protected
movement...
muscles attach to bones to allow movement
list 3 examples of irregular bones
patela, facial bones, vertebrae
what bones make up the appendicular branch
pelvic, leg, scapula, arm
what does hyaline cartilage do
reduces friction between bones
list 3 examples of flat bones
ribs, sternum, scapula
define a long bone
shaft and 2 extremities
where is yellow bone marrow found
shaft of long bones
what bones make up the axial branch
skull, hyoid, ear bones, vertebrae, thorat
what is the smallest human bone
stapes
what are the 6 functions of bones
support, protection, movement, blood cell production, stores energy, mineral storage
list 2 examples of short bones
tarsals and carpals
skeleton
the boney connective tissue that makes up the framework of the body
orthopedics
the study of the restoration and preservation of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, etc.
what does spongy bone include
trabeculae and red bone marrow
energy is stored in...
yellow bone marrow
