Bone Structure
The scientific term for "bone cell"
What is an osteocyte?
This bone function keeps the human body from looking like an amorphous blob.
What is structural support?
This type of bone protects vital organs with large surface area.
What are flat bones?
The longest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This type of joint does not allow bone movement.
What is a fibrous joint?
The type of bone cell that takes calcium out of the blood to build bone.
What are osteoblasts?
This skeletal system function relies on muscle contractions and tendon connections.
What is movement?
This type of bone is small and independent, developed within a tendon.
What is sesamoid bone?
The flat bone that makes up the chest wall.
What is the sternum?
This type of joint allows for some limited movement and cushioning (ex. intervertebral discs).
What are cartilagenous joints?
The type of bone cell that breaks down bone to release calcium into the blood.
What are osteoclasts?
This function is maintained by osteoblast and osteoclast activity.
What is mineral and nutrient storage?
This type of bone acts as levers in the human body.
What are long bones?
What are the humerus, scapula and clavicle?
The hip meets the femur at this type of joint.
What is a ball and socket?
The name of the space where blood vessels and nerves travel to nourish bone tissue.
What are Haversian Canals?
This skeletal system function will keep other body systems alive.
What is protection of internal organs?
These small bones allow flexible movement.
What are short bones?
The four main bones of the leg.
What are the femur, tibia, fibula and patella?
This the the type of joint found where the humerus meets the ulna & radius.
What is a hinge joint?
The shape of osteons that provides resistance from all directions.
What is circular?
This function occurs in the bone marrow. *Scientific term
What is hematopoesis?
This type of bone provides support and protection, yet allows flexibility.
What are irregular bones.
The scientific name for the ankle bones.
What are tarsals?
This is the type of joint between the carpal and the metacarpal of the thumb.
What is a saddle joint?