Functions
the skeleton provides this for the body
support and shape
cube shaped bone
short
shaft of bone
diaphysis
soft tissue inside bones, creates blood cells
bone marrow
framework
bones
joints of the body allow this
movement
examples: skull, ribs, sternum
flat bones
2 words: covers ends of long bone, decreases friction
articular cartilage
bone with many small holes
spongy bone
articulation
joint
spongy bone allows or the formation of this
blood cells
two words: bone growth occurs here
epiphyseal plate
two ends
epiphysis
bone forming the diaphysis
compact bone
cartilage
the ribs provide this function
protection
cartilage turning to bone
ossification
outer covering
periosteum
long bone example
femur, tibia, fibula, phalanges, humerus
connects bones
ligaments
the skeleton provides what function for minerals and fats
storage
two skeletal divisions
axial & appendicular
where bone marrow is stored
medullary cavity
4 bone classifications
long, short, flat, irregular
connects muscle to bone
tendon