Bone Basics
These mature bone cells maintain bone tissue.
osteocytes
These cells break down and reabsorb bone material during bone remodeling.
osteoclasts?
What are the five functions of bones?
Body shape and support - Bones determine height, width, and overall form
Movement - Bones act as levers for muscles
Protection- Bones protect organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs
Blood-cell production - Bone marrow produces blood cells
Mineral storage and regulation
This process continually breaks down and rebuilds bone to keep it strong and responsive to stress.
bone remodeling
100pt Bonus -
Why is exercise and weight-bearing activity bennificail for bones?
This skeletal division includes the skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, and hyoid bone.
axial