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Skeletal System Ch.7

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Not an active tissue found in bone Cuboidal Epithelium
Shaft of the long bone Diaphysis
Part of the bone that tendons and ligaments attach Periosteum
Bone that consists mainly of tightly packed tissue is called _________________________ bone. Compact
Bone that consists of numerous branching bony plates separated by irregular spaces is called ______________ bone. spongy or cancellous
Medullary cavity of the long bone is filled with ______________. Marrow
Bones that develop from layers of membranous connective tissue are called ______________ ____________________. Intramembrous bones
Seismoid bone example Patella (knee)
Bone development from masses of HYALINE cartilage Endochondral Bones
Band of cartilage between the primary and secondary ossification centers in the long bones is called _____________ __________________. Epiphyseal plate
Cells that form new bone are ________________. Osteoblasts
Cells that break down bone are _________________. Osteoclasts
Once bone formation is complete, the bone is remodeled throughout life. T or F? True
When bone is fractured, a hematoma is formed from blood escaping from _________________ and __________________. Periosteum and blood vessels within the bone
Major factors that influence bone growth and development ____________, ___________ and _____________. Hormones, exercise, and nutrition.
Gap between broken ends of a fractured bones is filled by a ________________ ________________. Cartilaginous callus
To accomplish movement, bones and muscles function together to act as _________________. Levers (leavers ?)
Bones that contain red marrow for blood cell formation for a healthy adult ______________________. Pelvis and ribs
Substance not normally found in bone Lead
Calcium is important in _____________________ and _____________. muscle contraction and nerve impulse conduction
Major parts of an AXIAL skeleton Skull, hyoid vertebral column and thoracic cage
Major parts of an APPENDICULAR skeleton Pectoral and pelvic girdle, arms and legs
Synovial membrane is found in freely moving joints
Bursae function facilitate movement of tendons over bones
Joints with widest motion range ball and socket
Moving the parts at a joint so that the angle between them is increased is called ________________. Extension
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