CH4.1 Bones as Living Tissue FLASHCARD

Front

Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? Support, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage, Digestion, movement, energy storage, protection, Blood cell production, digestion, movement, immunity, Blood circulation, movement, digestion, energy production

Back

Support, movement, protection, blood cell production, mineral storage

Front

What are two functions of bone marrow? What percentage of bone mass comes from its mineral content?

Back

Produces blood cells and stores fat; 70%

Front

What is collagen?

Back

A protein that helps maintain bone flexibility and strength

Front

Where is cortical bone typically found?

Back

On the outer layer of bones

Front

Where is trabecular bone typically found?

Back

At the ends of long bones and in the vertebrae

Front

Which of the following are the five shape categories of bone? Short, long, flat, irregular, and round; Short, long, flat, irregular, and sesamoid; Round, flat, long, irregular, and compact; Sesamoid, short, long, irregular, and hollow

Back

Short, long, flat, irregular, and sesamoid

Front

What is the periosteum, and where is it located? Name at least three functions of the periosteum.

Back

A membrane that covers the outer surface of bones; functions include growth, repair, and attachment of tendons and ligaments.

Front

Where is the endosteum found? Is it inside or outside the periosteum?

Back

The endosteum is inside the periosteum, lining the bone cavity.

Front

What covers the ends of long bones?

Back

Cartilage

Front

Which of the following best describes the functions of osteoblasts and osteoclasts? Osteoblasts build bone; osteoclasts break down bone

Back

Osteoblasts build bone; osteoclasts break down bone