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1
Q

medical term meaning “bone”

A

osteo

2
Q

why is “bone” said to have a double meaning?

A
  1. Bone the organ (organs are made up from different types of tissue - like bone)
  2. Bone the tissue (one of the tissues found in the bones of the skeleton)
3
Q

6 functions of the skeletal system

A
  1. support
  2. protection
  3. Movement
  4. Calcium and Phosphorus reserve
  5. Haemopoiesis
  6. fat storage
4
Q

adult skeleton consists of…

A

axial + appendicular

5
Q

how many bones in the adult skeleton?

A

Axial = 80
Appendicular =126
TOTAL = 206

6
Q

which part of a long bone articulates with neighbouring bones

A

epiphysis

7
Q

trabeculae

A

give the epiphysis and metaphysis support.
None in the diaphysis.
Make the bone lighter.
covered in endosteum

8
Q

sharpey’s fiber

A
  • very strong.

- holds periosteum onto the compact bone

9
Q

3 things which make up the bone

A
  • fibres
  • ground substance
  • osteocytes