Skeletal system slides 1-9

Bone is

• hard elements of the skeleton

• dense fibrous connective tissue

• cushions vertebrae

• reduces friction

Specialized connective tissue, fibers of collagen, and elastic in a gel-like ground substance is called

What reduces friction in joints

This tissue cushions vertebrae

This is a dense connective tissue that attach bones to bones

What are function of bones

• support

• protection

• cell formation

• mineral storage

• mineral secretion

What is made of hard inorganic matrix of calcium salts

This forms the shaft (diaphysis) in long bones and contains marrow space

Yellow bone marrow is found in

This type of bone may contain red bone marrow and fills the inner region of the epiphysis