Lesson 4.1
Cells that build bone tissues.
Osteoblasts
Cells that breakdown bone tissue
Osteoclasts
Name for bone formation
Ossification
Name of the bone that does not connect to another bone.
Hyoid bone
What connects muscles to bones?
Tendons
Name 1 (one) function of the skeleton system.
Support, Protection, Movement, Storage and Blood cell formation
Where does bone growth occur?
Epiphyseal plates
Cortical or compact bone
Name of the 1st cervical vertebrae that allows a person to nod up and down.
Atlas
What connects bones to other bones?
Ligaments
Trabecular or cancellous bone
What is the term for the hallow shaft of the bone?
Diaphysis
What term lines and surrounds the medullary cavity?
Endosteum
Name of the 2nd cervical vertebrae that allows side to side movement.
Axis
What's the name for freely movable joints?
Diarthroses or synovial joints
What is the major pathway running lengthwise of a long bone that houses blood vessels and nerves.
Haversian canals
What is the term for an increase in mineral density and strength of bones?
Hypertrophy
What is the term for an loss of mineral density and strength of bones?
Atrophy of bones
Name of disorder that affects the thoracic vertebrae. (please know all 3 disorders of the spine we discussed in lecture?
Kyphosis
What is the name for immovable joints?
Synarthroses
Tiny cavities that house osteocytes and are connected by canaliculi
Lacunae
Periosteum
What type of bone is the patella?
Sesamoid
What is located between vertebrae to help absorb shock.
Intervertebral discs
Name the 6 (six) diarthroses or synovial joints?
Gliding joint, Hinge joint, Pivot joint, Condylar joint, Saddle joint and Ball-and-socked joint