Chapter 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of bones?
A
Support, movement, protection, store minerals and lipids, blood cell production
2
Q
What is pericardium?
A
Surrounds cartilage, layer of dense irregular connective tissue, resists outward expansion, blood vessels for nutrient delivery
3
Q
3 types of cartilage
A
Hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage
4
Q
Hyaline cartilage
A
Supports + reinforces; serves as a resilient cushion; resists compressive stress
5
Q
Elastic cartilage
A
Maintains the shape of a structure while allowing great flexibility
6
Q
Fibrocartilage
A
Tensile strength allows it to absorb compressive shock
