medical anatomy: skeletal system
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- The four functions of the skeletal system.
- Support, protection, movement, storage.
- what is an osteoblast?
- these are the bone forming cells
- what is an osteoclast?
- the mature bone cell.
- what is ossification?
- bone formation.
- describe the Long bone and give an example.
- Longer than wide. femur.
- Describe the short bone and give an example.
- cube-shaped. tarsal.
- Describe the flat bone and give an example.
- thin and flat. sternum.
- Describe the irregular bone and give example.
- complex shaped. patella.
- Which bones form the pelvis?
- illium, ischial, and pubis bones.
- what is the anatomical name for the collarbone?
- the clavicle.
- What is the common name for the scapula?
- the shoulder blade.
- Where do bones store energy?
- in yellow bone marrow.
- What is Hematopoiesis?
- the proces of producing blood cells in the red bone marrow.
- Bone growth occurs when?
- connective tissues are replaced.
- What is periosteum?
- a dense, white fibrous covering surrounding the surface of bone.
- what is the long, main portion of the bone called?
- the shaft.
- What is the Epiphysis?
- the expanded ends of the long bone.
- What are the four main shapes of bones?
- long, short, flat, nd irregular.
- What is a foramen?
- an opening or hole through the bone.
- what is the name for a deep pit or depression on a bone?
- Fossa
- describe the red marrow of a bone.
- Forms blood cells.
- What is the endosteum.
- the lining of the inside of the bone.
- How many vertebrae are found in the thoracic region?
- 12
- what is articular cartilage?
- covering for the external surface of a bone.
- How many vertebrae are found in the coccyx region?
- 4