Cell Type/ Function
Male vs. Female Pelvis
Bone/ Joint Diseases
Joint Structure
Joint Structure Pt.2
100

This cell is the builder that forms new bone

What is an osteoblast?

100

This opening is wider and rounder in females to help with childbirth.

What is the pelvic inlet?

100

A disease where bones become weak, brittle, and easy to break.

What is osteoporosis?

100

This outer layer encloses the joint to provide stability and keep everything contained.

What is the fibrous capsule?

100

A crescent-shaped pad of cartilage that extra-cushions and stabilizes joints like the knee.

What is a meniscus?

200

This is a mature bone cell that monitors and maintains bone health.

What is an osteocyte?

200

The angle under the pubic bone is wide in females and narrow in males.

What is the pubic arch?

200

The "wear-and-tear" arthritis caused by cartilage breaking down in the joints.

What is osteoarthritis?

200

This inner lining secretes a slippery fluid into the joint cavity.

What is the synovial membrane?

200

A small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a friction-reducing cushion between bones and tendons or muscles.


What is a bursa?

300

This cell is the "demolition crew" that breaks down old bone.

What is an osteoclast?

300

This hip bone is more flared out in females and more vertical in males.

What is the ilium?

300

An autoimmune disease where the body attacks its own joints

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

300

This egg-white-like fluid lubricates the joint and absorbs shock during movement.

What is synovial fluid?

300

This tube-like tunnel wraps completely around a tendon to protect it from rubbing against bone

What is a tendon sheath?

400

This is the bone stem cell that creates new bone builders.

What is an osteogenic cell?

400

This tailbone is straighter and more flexible in females

What is the coccyx?

400

Doing this regularly is the best way to prevent and manage weak bones and stiff joints.

What is exercise?

400

This smooth, protective layer covers the bone ends to prevent bone-on-bone grinding.


What is articular cartilage?

400

This tough, flexible tissue type is what the outer fibrous capsule is made of.

What is dense irregular connective tissue?