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Bio163 Chapter 7
Skeletal System / Exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Functions of the Skeletal System | -support and protection -produces blood cells -stores materials and fats -work with muscles as levels to bring about movement |
| What are the Bone Classes | -long -short -flat -irregular -sesamoid |
| Characteristics of Long Bones | -longer than they are wide (femur) |
| Characteristics of Short Bones | -length and width about equal (carpals) |
| Characteristics of Irregular Bones | -Vary (vertebra) |
| Characteristics of Flat Bones | -broad plate-like surfaces (skull and ribs) |
| Characteristics of Sesamoid Bones | -develop within tendons (patella) |
| What are the parts of Long Bone Anatomy | -peritoneum -medullary -endosteum -diaphyes -ephiphyes -red bone marrow -articular cartilage |
| Peritoneum | |
| medullary | |
| endosteum | |
| diaphyes | |
| ephiphyes | |
| red bone marrow | |
| articular cartilage |