Functions
How does it support the body?
It bears the weight of the body
How are bones classified?
By shape
What are the two ends of a long bone?
Diaphysis & Epiphyses
How many structural types of joints are there?
3
What is stored then released into the bloodstream?
Minerals
The outer layer of bone is made of tough connective tissue called _________
periosteum: location of muscle attachment and bone repair
Curvatures of the spine allow for better ________ and distribution of ________ throughout the body
balance and weight
Which joint is immovable or slightly moveable and held together by connective tissue?
Fibrous Joints
What does it protect?
Essential Organs
What are the ends of the epiphyses covered with?
Articular Cartilage: Provides smooth movement of the joints and cushion from shock
Where does the vertebral column extend from?
The skull to the pelvis
What is a joint capsule filled with?
Synovial Fluid
______ provide movement for bones
Joints
Compact bone is arranged in cylinders called ______
Osteons
What are the 2 major sections of the skeleton?
Axial Skeleton: Central axis of the body
Appendicular Skeleton: Pectoral & Pelvic Girdles
Which joint offers the most range of motion?
Synovial Joint
What is the process of manufacturing red and white blood cells from red bone marrow called?
Hematopoiesis
Spongy bone is a lattice of what?
Trabeculae: Little beams found along lines of stress for perfect resistance from compression
What is the function of Canaliculi?
Connect all bone cells, allowing them to receive and remove waste
What two things line the joint cavity?
A synovial membrane and articular cartilage