Extras Flashcards
1
Q
HYALINE (ARTICULAR):
A
LINES THE ENDS OF BONES; LOCATED WHERE BONES MEET.
2
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FIBROCARTILAGE (COSTAL):
A
CARTILAGE IN RIBS AND SPINE
3
Q
LIGAMENTS:
A
CONNECT BONE TO BONE.
4
Q
TENDONS:
A
CONNECT BONE TO MUSCLE. BOTH TAKE A WHILE TO HEAL
5
Q
What is the organic component of bone? What does this do for bone tissue?
A
OSTEOID; GIVE BONE TENSILE STRENGTH BY RESISTING AND TWISTING
6
Q
What is the inorganic component of bone? What does this do for bone tissue?
A
SALT CRYSTALS MADE UP OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE; DEPOSIT AROUND LONG AXIS OF COLLAGEN FIBERS AND HARDEN THE MATRIX FOR COMPRESSIONAL STRENGTH
