Skeletal System Part 2 Flashcard

Front

What is the primary component of bone before it fully develops?

Back

Cartilage

Front

Are bones vascular structures?

Back

Yes, bones contain blood vessels.

Front

Where in the human body can a ball and socket joint be found?

Back

In the shoulder and hip.

Front

What is the process called that produces blood cells in the human body?

Back

Hematopoiesis.

Front

What term is used to describe a break in a bone?

Back

Fracture.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement in multiple directions?

Back

Ball and socket joint.

Front

What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

Cartilage provides support and flexibility, and reduces friction between bones.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Cortical (compact) bone and trabecular (spongy) bone.

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone tissue?

Back

Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.

Front

What is the significance of the periosteum in bone structure?

Back

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that envelops the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.