Structures
Functions
Bone Material
Bone Classifications
Bone Classifications 2
100
creates framework
bones
100
gives shape to the body
Support
100
this bone material makes up the hard, outer layer of a bone
Compact bone
100
longer than it is wide
long bone
100
bones containing mostly spongy bone, ex carpals
short bone
200
holds bones together
ligaments
200
joints and cartilage allow this funtion
Movement
200
Bone material characterized by small, needle-like pieces of bone with many open spaces
Spongy bone
200
cube shaped
short bone
200
bones that are a thin layer of compact bone around a layer of spongy bone
flat bones
300
articulation
joints
300
This function occurs in the bone marrow
Blood cell formation
300
blood cell production
bone marrow
300
bones that don't fit into any other category
irregular
300
irregular bone
400
covers articulating surfaces of bones to decrease friction
cartilage
400
the skull and ribs provide this function
Protection
400
makes up the diaphysis of a long bone
compact bone
400
bones that are thin and curved
flat
400
contains mostly compact bone
long bone
500
attaches muscles to bone
tendons
500
Minerals and Fat
Storage
500
houses bone marrow
spongy bone
500
What characteristic of a bone categorizes it into its' classification
bone shape
500
the skull, ribs, and sternum are examples
flat bone