Chapter 6 The Skeletal System
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 oste/o | bone CF |
| -logy | study of S |
| osteology | (The) study of bone (structure and the treatment of bone diseases.) |
| skeletal system | The entire framework of bones and their cartilages. |
| support ; protection ; (assistance in) movement ; mineral (homeostasis) ; blood (cell production) ; triglyceride storage | Basic functions of bone tissue and the skeletal system. |
| calcium ; phosphorus | Bone tissue stores several minerals, especially _____ and _____. |
| mineral homeostasis | On demand, bone releases minerals into the blood to maintain critical mineral balances and to distribute the minerals to other parts of the body. |
| red bone marrow | Produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. |
| hem/o | blood CF |
| -poiesis | formation, production S |
| hemopoiesis | blood production |
| pelvis ; ribs ; sternum ; vertebrae ; skull ; (ends of the) arm bones ; (ends of the) thigh bones | Red bone marrow is present in adult bones such as ... |
| sternum | breastbone AKA |
| vertebrae | backbone AKA |
| yellow bone marrow | Consists mainly of adipose cells, which store triglycerides. |
| red bone marrow | Consists of developing blood cells, adipocytes, fibroblasts, and macrophages. |
| ... | What kinds of tissue make up the skeletal system? |
| long ; short ; flat ; irregular | Classifications of bones based their shape. |
| long bones | Have greater length than width and consist of a shaft and a variable number of ends. |
| short bones | Somewhat cube shaped and nearly equal in length and width. |
| flat bones | Are generally thin, afford considerable protection, and provide extensive surfaces for muscle attachment. |
| irregular bones | Have complex shapes and cannot be grouped into any of the previous categories. |
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