Skeletal System Flashcards
Internal framework of the human body. Where the muscular system is smoothly attached to, for the body to be able to move.
Skeletal System
What are the Functions of Skeletal System?
Protection
Support
Allows Body Movement
Blood Cell Production Storage of Minerals and Fats
Skeletal System is able to protect the different ______________ of the body.
internal organs
mostly responsible for blood cell production.
Bone marrow
What are the Body Parts Related to Skeletal System?
Bones
Ligaments
Cartilages
Joints
Type of connective tissue that protects and supports different body structures.
Bones
Bones provides structure for the?
skin
Bones Provides protection for internal organs and?
other different membrane systems
This type of bone is longer than they are wide.
Long Bones
Long bones are located in the upper and lower limbs such as?
Arms
Forearms
Thighs
Legs
This type of bone is relatively thin, flattened shape and are usually curved.
Flat Bones
Flat Bones are located in?
skull bones
ribs
breastbone (sternum)
shoulder blades (scapulae)
This type of bone is round or nearly cube-shaped.
Short Bones
Short Bones are located in?
wrist (Carpal bones)
ankle (tarsal bones)
This type of bone have shapes that don’t fit readily into the other three categories (long, fat, short).
Irregular Bone
Irregular bones are located in?
Vertebra
Facial Bones
This bone has less space than a spongy bone.
Composed of the outer layer of the bone.
Compact Bone
Compact Bone has more bone matrix. What does that mean?
Appears very dense and smooth.
This type of bone appears porous, has less bone matrix, and has more space than a compact bone.
Spongy Bone
Why does Spongy Bone appears porous?
Arranged in trabeculae.
honeycomb like little needles (Referring to cells).
Trabeculae
Stem cells that actively divide and are found in the periosteum (outer) and endosteum (inner).
Osteogenic Cells
Osteogenic Cells are the ________ of bone cells.
origin
Cells that compromise trabecula.
Osteoblast