Skeletal system
Bone cartilage
Structre
Bone functions
Gross anatomy
100
What are the 4 categories the skeletal system is composed of ?
Bones , cartilages , joints , ligaments
100
Which cartilage contains no blood vessels or nerves ?
Skeletal cartilage
100
What kind of bone is this ?
Long bone
100
How does protection work in the function of bones ?
Protect brain, spinal cord, and vital organs
100
What is gross anatomy ?
Structure of short , irregular, and flat bones
200
What are the 2 major divisions ?
Axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton
200
what are the 3 types of cartilage
Hyaline ,elastic , fibrocartilage
200
how would you classify this bone ?
Thin, flat, slightly curved
200
Mineral growth and factor storage ?
Calcium and phosphorus, and growth factors reservoir
200
What does periosteum do ?
Covers outside of compact bone
300
Axial skeleton consisting of 80 bones divided into what 3 major regions ?
Skull , vertebral column , thoracic cage
300
Where are you most likely to find external ear and epiglotti?
Elastic cartilage
300
What are the three levels of bone structure ?
Gross , microscopic , chemical
300
What are the seven important functions of bones ?
Support , protection , movement , mineral and growth factor storage , hematopoiesis , hormone production , osteocalcin
300
What kind of bone is this ?
Spongy bone
400
What is the area called that contains the ribs , sternum , and thoracic vertebrae?
Thoracic cage
400
What are the two ways cartilage grow ?
appositional growth , interstitial growth
400
Why are bones considered organs ?
They contain different types of tissues
400
Where does hematopoiesis occur ?
Occurs in red marrow cavities of certain bones
400
What is Diaphysis ?
tubular shaft that forms long axis of bone
500
What are the 3 main functions of a axial skeleton?
Support head, neck , and trunk. Protect brain , spinal cord , and thoracic organs. Form longitudinal axis if body
500
what is a perichondrium ?
Layer of dense connective tissue surrounding cartilage tissue that consists primarily of water
500
What kind of bone is this ?
Sesamoid bone?
500
What is Osteocalcin ?
secreted by bones helps to regulate insulin secretion, glucose levels, and metabolism
500
What is epiphyses?
ends of long bones that consist of compact bone externally and spongy bone internally