The Skeletal System. Flashcards
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Functions of the skeletal system…
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Structural support, protection of internal organs, leverage for movement, storage of calcium and production of blood cells.
2
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4 Types of bone…
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Long = longer than wide, lever. Short = equal long-wide, glides. Flat = protect organs, muscle attachment. Irregular = muscle attachment.
3
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What is bone?
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Dynamic living connective tissue that is strong and flexible.
4
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Cells found in bone…
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Osteoblast = secrete osteoid, form new bone. Osteoclast = remodels bone, removes mineral from matrix. Osteocyte = maintained in matrix.
5
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Bone marrow location and types…
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Found in spaces between trabecular spongey bone and medulla cavities.
Red bone marrow = myeloid tissue
Yellow bone marrow = fatty tissue
6
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Another name for bone formation?
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Ossification or Osteogenesis.
7
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Another name for a joint?
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Articulation.
8
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Types of joint movement…
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Synarthrosis (little-no movement) Amphiarthosis (slight movement) and Diarthrosis (free movement).
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Types of joints…
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Ball and socket, Hinge, Gliding, Pivot, Saddle and Ellipsoid.
