Definitions / Terms
the skeletal system is the ____________ of the body
what is framework
what are bones that are along the mid-line of the body
what are the four divisions of bones
what are
long
flat
irregular
short
what are the four types of connective tissie
ligaments, tendons, cartilage, fascia
The skeletal system is made up of
what are bones and connective tissues
appendicular bones are
what are bones that come off the mid-line of the body
what are long bones and one example?
bones that act as levers
arms, legs, fingers, toes
what is the difference between tendons and ligaments
ligaments connect bone to bone
tendons connect bone to muscle
what is one job of the skeletal system
what is protect the organs
example of axial bones
what are
Skull
Vertebrae
Ribs
Sternum
yellow fat in bones is called
yellow marrow
what is the difference between hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage
hyaline is the cushion between joints
fibro is the cushion between vertebrates
the skeletal system works in conjunction with the
muscular system
appendicular bones are
what are
Forelegs (arms)
Hindlegs (legs)
Bones in the pelvic region
blood and platelet formation occurs where in the bone
red marrow
what are joints
what are unions between bones
the skeletal system is made up of two types of skeletons what are these
what are axial and appendicular
bone formation is called
endochondral ossification or endochondral bone formation.
give one example of
a highly movable joint, partially movable, and immovable.
shoulder, rib, skull