Cells
bone builders
osteoblasts
found in the brain and spinal cord
nervous tissue
the shoulder girdle, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities
appendicular skeleton
Produces blood cells
Depressions and projections
bone cleaners
osteoclasts
bone
specialized connective tissue
the skull, vertebrae, and ribs
axial skeleton
produces sweat
sudoforous glands
Number of thoracic vertebrae
12
mature bone
osteocytes
contractile tissue that connects to bone
muscle
the most distal bones of the extremities
phalanges
Produces oil
sebaceous glands
Also known as "growth plates"
epiphyseal plate
produces pigment
melanocytes
circulating connective tissue
blood
The most inferior anterior compartment
pelvic cavity
synthesized by the integumentary system
vitamin d
The shaft of a long bone
diaphysis
produces keratin
keritanocytes
membranes and linings
epithelial
The most superior posterior compartment
creates goosebumps
The outer casing of the bones
periosteum