Human A&P: Skeletal System
What kind of tissue is BONE made of?
Connective
What is cartilage?
Connective tissue near joints that act as a shock absorber
Number of bones in an adult human body?
206
Define tissue with regards to anatomy
A group of structurally and functionally related cells that come together to perform common functions
The FRONTAL LOBE controls the following functions:....
All of the above
When the body is erect with palms facing forward we call this _________________________.
Anatomical position
The skeleton system can be divided into what two systems?
Axial & appendicular
A break in bone that doesn't penetrate the skin?
Closed fracture
Osteo means...
Bone
What do you find at the end of long bones that helps joints glide smoothly?
Cartilage
TISSUES are groups of _________________ with a common structure & function
Cells
From SMALLEST to LARGEST, what are the LIVING levels of organization in the human body?
Cells, tissues, organs, organ system, organism
Which area of the brain coordinate muscle movements, maintain posture, & balance?
Cerebellum
Which part of the brain can learn motor movements?
Cerebellum
What type of connective tissue are TENDONS & LIGAMENTS?
Dense connective tissue
The shaft, or middle, of a bone is called the...
Diaphysis
Where is the smallest bone in our body?
Ears
The ends of a bone are called...
Epiphysis
What's the name of the cancer that starts in the bone marrow?
Leukemia
What is the name for a partial fracture (doesn't go all the way through the bone)?
Greenstick
________________________ is the maintenance of internal body conditions.
Homeostasis
What is the name for the bone in your upper arm?
Humerus
What attaches bone to bone?
Ligament
Where is cartilage, a connective tissue, located?
In between bone & joints
The vertebra of the backbone is considered a(n) ________________________ bone
Irregular
Yellow bone marrow is located in the ________________________________ and contains _____________________________________
Medullary cavity; fat
This triggers an automatic corrective response to return the body into homeostasis.
Negative feedback
What part of the integumentary system sends and receives messages?
Nerves
What are the four main tissues found in the body?
Nervous, muscle, connective, epithelial
The cells that produce bone cells are called...
Osteoblasts
Mature bone cells are called...
Osteocytes
The outer covering of bone is known as...
Periosteum
What bone makes up your fingers & your toes?
Phalanges
The two types of feedback systems that help organisms maintain homeostasis are:
Positive & negative
What are the functions of the Integumentary System?
Protection, sensation (feeling), temperature regulation, vitamin D production, excretion (removes wastes)
Where are blood cells made?
Red marrow
Inflammation of the joints that results in twisted gnarled fingers is...
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is the name of the bone disorder that involves a lack of vitamin D & calcium?
Rickets
This is included in the appendicular skeleton
Scapula
What bone is also known as your shoulder blade?
Scapula
What is the largest organ of your body?
Skin
What protects the brain?
Skull
What feature of the skull allows babies to be born easier & allows for rapid brain growth?
Soft spots
When a vertebrae doesn't fully close around the spinal cord to protect it that condition is called __________________________?
Spina Bifida
What are the functions of the Skeletal System?
Support, protection, movement, storage, blood cell production
What are the structures of the Integumentary System?
System skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands
What attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
The term ossification refers to...?
The formation of bone
This is included in the axial skeleton
Vertebrae
The femur of the thigh is considered a(n) _________________ bone
long
