Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
The most famous skeletal bones
A
Skull Clavicle Sternum Ribs Humerus ( counterpart of femor) Ulna Radius pelvis femor tibia fubula
2
Q
endostinum contains?
A
either red or yellow bone marrow
3
Q
storage in the bone for blood cells and othe minerals
A
Endostinum
4
Q
site of secondary growth of bone between epiphysis and diaphysis
A
Epiphyseal Plate
5
Q
contains the bone marrow
A
medullary cavity
6
Q
Long bone structure:
the shaft; compact bone tissue (on the outside)
A
Diaphysis
6
Q
Long bone structure:
ends spongy bone tissue
A
Epiphysis
7
Q
Long bone structure:
covers the epiphysis: reduces friction
A
Articular Cartilage
8
Q
Long bone structure:
the membrane that lines the medullary cavity
A
Endosteum
