Test #2 - Class 2: Skeletal System: Structure and Function Essentials; Class 3: Axial skeleton: Skull, Hyoid and Ossicles Flashcards
How many functions of bones are there?
5 functions
What are the 5 functions of bones?
- Support; 2. Protection; 3. Movement; 4. Storage; and 5. Blood Cell Formation
Bone Function: Support
Bone provides a framework for soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments) to attach to.
Bone Function: Protection
The density of bone is protective of our internal organs.
Bone Function: Movement
Operating on a system of levers, when muscle shortens it pulls on bones to create movement at our joints.
Bone Function: Storage
Bone stores calcium and fat for the needs of the body.
Bone Function: Blood Cell Formation
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are formed in bone.
How many classifications for bone are there?
2 classifications
What are the 2 classifications for bone?
- By shape; and 2. By density.
How many bone densities are there?
2 densities
What are the 2 densities for bone?
- Compact; and 2. Spongy (Cancellous)
Bone Density: Compact
Dense bone with few if any holes in it.
What is compact bone good for?
It’s good for protection and support.
Bone Density: Spongy (Cancellous)
Bone with holes and spaces.
What is spongy bone good for?
It acts as a storage site for red bone marrow.
How many bone shapes are there?
6 shapes
What are the 6 bone shapes?
- Long Bones; 2. Short Bones; 3. Flat Bones; 4. Irregular Bones; 5. Sesamoid Bones; and 6. Wormian Bones
Bone Shape: Long Bones
Longer than they are wide.
Where are long bones in the body?
Mostly in the extremities (except carpals and tarsals).
Bone Shape: Short Bones
Shorter than they are wide.
Where are short bones in the body?
Carpals and tarsals.
Bone Shape: Flat Bones
Are flat in shape.
What are some examples of flat bones?
Scapula, ribs, skull and sternum.
Bone Shape: Irregular Bones
Are oddly shaped.