Cricks Bone Anatomy
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| Recite the 6 basic functions of the skeletal system. | 1) Support for soft tissue, 2) protection 3) assist in movement 4) mineral homeostasis 5)production of blood cells 6) triglycedride storage
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| Recite the 4 types of bones. | 1) long 2) short 3) flat 4) irregular
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| What is the long shaft of the bone called? | diaphysis
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| What is the name given to the ends of the bone? | epiphysis
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| What do you call the region of a bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis, where new bone cells make the bone longer? | metaphysis
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| Which two minerals are stored in the bones and can be released into the bloodstream if needed by the body? | calcium and phosphorus
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| What is made in the process of hemopoesis? | new blood cells
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| Where do you find red bone marrow? | Generally, in the long bones of adults (int infants)
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| What is yellow bone marrow made of? | adipose tissue, this tissue can be converted to triglycerides and used by the body
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| What is the function of the curve of a bone? | to give it strength
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| What is an articulation? | where 2 bones meet at a joint
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| What is the function of articular cartilage? | absorb shock and reduce friction between bones
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| What is the function of the spongy bone? | it contains the red bone marrow
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| What important thing happens at the epiphyseal plate? | New bone cells are added, making the bone longer.
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| What will eventually happen to the epiphyseal plate? | When growth stops, the plate will convert to bone cells and become the epiphyseal line
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| What three things are made by the red bone marrow? (important) | red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets
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| What forms in the endosteum? | New cells that add width to the bone
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| What forms in the periosteum? | New cells that add width to the bone
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| What substance is stored in the medullary cavity? | yellow bone marrow
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