classification of bones
sesamoid bones
patella
bones of the trunk; skull, spine, chest, and neck
axial skeleton
form new cells, inactive osteoblasts
osteocytes
no movement joints
synarthroses
important function of bone
stores calcium
irregular bones
vertebrae, mandible
upper extremities and lower extremities, example: shoulder and hip
appendicular skeleton
form new bone
osteoblasts
slight movement joints
amphiarthroses
functions of skeletal system
support, movement, storage of minerals, blood cell formation
short bones
carpals, tarsals
contains yellow bone marrow
medullary cavity
reabsorb bone
osteoclasts
free movement joints
diarthroses
flat bones
scapula, ribs, skull
contains red bone marrow
spongy bone tissue
male pelvis
deep and narrow
long bones
humerus, radius, femur, tibia, fibula
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
female pelvis
broad and shallow