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Anatomy Ch 6

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What are the primary functions of the skeleton systems
1. Support
2. Storage of Minerals (calcium) and Lipids (yellow marrow)
3. Blood Cell Production (red marrow)
4. Protection
5. Leverage (force of motion)
What is a sutural bone
small, irregular bones
where are sutural bones found?
between flat bones of the skull
irregular bone
complex shapes
where are irregular bones found
spinal vertebrae, pelvic bones
short bones
small and thick
where are short bones found
ankle and wrist bones (carpals)
flat bones
thin with parallel surfaces
where are flat bones found
skull, sternum, ribs, and scapulae
long bones
long and thin
where are long bones found
arms, legs, hands, feet, fingers, and toes
sesamoid bones ****
small and flat
develope inside tendons near joints of knees, hands, feet
where are sesamoid bones found?
what is the diaphysis?
-shaft of long bone
-heavy wall of compact (dense bone)
- central space called medullary (marrow) cavity
what is the epiphysis
-wide part at each end
-articulation with other bones
-mostly spongy(cancellous) bones
-covered with compact bone (cortex)
with joints
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