Terms
Condition of weakened bones due to loss of Calcium
Osteoporosis
Cartilage turns into bone
Ossification
Fluid filled joint cavity
Synovial Joints
Example of an irregular bone
Vertebrae
Example of Flat bone
Sternum
Joint that allows back and forth movement (Elbow)
Covers the outside of the bone
Periosteum
Softening of bones due to lack of vitamin D
Osteomalacia
Example of Axial Skeleton
Skull
Ribs
Spine
Spongy bone is found where?
Center of long bones
Flexible connective tissue
Cartilage
Joint that allows movement of circular motion (Knee)
Saddle joint
Destroys bone cells
Osteoclasts
The bone is broken and not sticking through the skin
Simple Fracture
Number of bones in adult skeleton
206
Bone forming cell
Osteoblast
Function of Periosteum
Provides site for muscle attachment
This maintains bones
Osteocytes
Legs
Arms
Pelvis
Growth region in long bones of children
Epiphyseal Plate
Production of blood cells in bone marrow
Hematopoiesis
Landmark of Tibia
Tibial Tuberosity
***** Double Points *****
Name the 5 functions of the Skeletal System
Support
Movement
Mineral Storage
Protection
Red blood cell production
The bone is sticking out of the skin
Compound Fracture
Bones that are longer than wide
Long bones