Basics1
Living organ made of bone cells, connective tissues, and minerals
What is Bone
Mature bone cell is called __________
What is an osteocyte?
A break in a bone; often requires a cast or sometimes surgery
What is a fracture
Type of joint where one bone rotates around the axis of another bone (Example: Neck)
What is Pivot
Dense bone tissue found on the outside of all bones
What is Compact Bone
Which are the bone cells that create new bone?
What are osteoblasts?
A disease in which the density of the bones decreases; bones become more likely to break
What is Osteoporosis
Joints that allow little or no movement, such as the skull
What are Fixed Joints
This tough, fibrous connective tissue connects bone to bone
What are Ligaments
What are the cells that break down bone?
What are osteoclasts?
What are some contributing factors for osteoporosis?
What are aging, physical inactivity (sedentary lifestyle), poor diet, smoking, alcohol, low levels of estrogen, etc
soft tissue found inside of bones
What is Marrow
What are the cells called that can divide, that will develop into -blast cells?
What are osteogenic cells?
What are some things we can do now to protect us from getting osteoporosis?
Healthy diet, exercise, getting enough sunlight (sunlight--> vit D3), minimizing calcium robbers (excessive red meat, caffeine)
These are two examples of hinge joints
What are knee and elbow
This tough, fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to muscle
What is a tendon?
What is another name for bone formation?
What is ossification or osteogenesis?
Provide at least 3 functions of bone
1-Provides shape and support
2-Movement
3-Protects organs
4-Produces RBCs and WBCs in marrow
5-Stores minerals/nutrients
Joints allow ____________ when muscles attached to bones contract
What is Movement