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Basic Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Axial | central axis bones |
| Pectoral | bones of the fore limbs |
| Pelvic | bones of the hind limbs |
| Orthopedist | Doctor that deals with skeletal corrections, injuries, and disorders. |
| What are the basic functions of bones? | Structure Protection – ex: rib cage, skull Minerals reserve – calcium and phosphorous Blood cell production – bone marrow |
| Bone | Hard connective tissue that supports & protects organs |
| Cartilage | Firm, flexible tissues that are not as hard as bone. Think noses & ears. |
| Ligaments | Tissue that connects bone to bone |
| Tendons | Tissue that connects bone to muscle |
| Joints | Where bones meet and allows for movement |
| Long bones: | found in extremities. Ex: Femur, tibia |
| Short bones: | Found in joints, hands, & feet. Shaped like cubes/marshmallows! |
| Flat bones: | found in skull sternum, & scapula |
| Irregular bones: | vertebrae & pelvis |
| Sesamoid bones: | Small tendon embedded bone found near joints, like the patella (knee cap). |
| What is the "diaphysis" of a long bone? | shaft Composed of compact bone |
| what is the "epiphysis" of a long bone? | Ends of the bone Composed mostly of spongy bone |
| what is the "metaphysis" of a long bone? | Between diaphysis and epiphysis |
| What is bone marrow? | A semi-soft gelatinous tissue |
| What is red bone marrow? | Where blood cells are made Found in the spongy bone Highly Vascular Red bc of hemoglobin more red bone marrow the younger you are (at birth all is red) |
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