Chapter Seven (Part One) Flashcards
Bones (description)
Bones are the organs of the skeletal system and are composed of many tissues: bone tissue, cartilage, dense connective tissue, blood and nervous tissue
Bones (function)
Support and protect softer tissues
Provide points of attachment for muscles
House blood-producing cells
Store inorganic salts
Bones Vary Mostly in What Ways
Size
Shape
Bones Are Similar in What Ways
Structure
Development
Function
Bone Shape Classifications
Long Bones
Short Bones
Flat Bones
Irregular Bones
Long Bones (describe)
Long and narrow
Have expanded ends
Short Bones (describe)
Cubelike, length = width Include sesamoid (round) bones, which are embedded in tendons
Flat Bones (describe)
Platelike, with broad surfaces
Irregular Bones (describe)
Variety of shapes
Most are connected to other bones
Parts of a Long Bone
Epiphysis
Expanded end
Parts of a Long Bone
Diaphysis:
Bone shaft
Parts of a Long Bone
Metaphysis:
Between diaphysis and epiphysis, widening part
Parts of a Long Bone
Articular Cartilage:
Covers epiphysis
Parts of a Long Bone
Periosteum:
Encloses bone; dense connective tissue
Parts of a Long Bone
Compact (cortical) Bone:
Wall of diaphysis
Parts of a Long Bone
Spongy (cancellous) Bone:
Makes up epiphyses
Parts of a Long Bone
Trabeculae
Branching bony plates, make up spongy bone
Parts of a Long Bone
Medullary Cavity
Hollow chamber in diaphysis; contains marrow
Parts of a Long Bone
Endosteum
Lines spaces, cavity
Parts of a Long Bone
Bone Marrow:
Red or yellow marrow, lines medullary cavity, spongy bone spaces
Osteocytes (define)
Mature bone cells
Lacunae (define)
Chambers occupied by osteocytes
Canaliculi (define)
Tiny passageways where steocytes exchange nutrients and wastes via cell processes
Extracellular Matrix of the Bone (describe)
Largely collagen fibers and inorganic salts:
Collagen gives bone resilience
Inorganic salts