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11440923736List and describe the five major functions of the skeletal system.1. Support-structural, strong, rigid, frame 2. Protection-mainly as a shield for . 3. Aid in attachment-provide a place for skeletal muscles to attach . 4. Blood cell formation- in red marrow, called . 5. Storage- for 2 main minerals calcium, and phospherus.0
11440985120Bone type examplesLong- Femur, humerus Short- Wrist Irregular- Vertabrae Flat- Skull1
11440990831Three types of jointsMoveable, slightly moveable, immovable2
11441016396Synovial CavityFluid-filled space containing synovial fluid which provides a shock-absorbing liquid cushion and source of to reduce .3
11441045213DiaphysisLong centre part of bone4
11441062282Medullary CavityLarge chamber in diaphysis which contains marrow, that is rich in tissue for energy storage.5
11441073511EndosteumThim membrane6
11441079893Six synovial jointsGliding, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, ball and socket.7
11441089841Gliding synovial jointpermit movement. Wrist and ankle bones8
11441094385Hingepermit back ad forth movements. .9
11441101779PivotMovement in a rotation about a single .10
11441106807CondyloidAllow back and forth as well as circular movement. Between proximal carpal bones and distal ends of radius and ulna.11
11441122034Saddleside-to-side, back and forth, some pivital .12
11441131563Ball and socketCircular. Hip and shoulder13
11441139430PeriosteumDense connective tissue- for protection, attachment, growth14
11441143502Three types of bone cellsOsteoblasts, Osteocytes, Osteoclasts15
11441148055OsteoblastsActively produce _______________ found on the surface of the bone tissue.16
11441161327Osteocytes bone cellOsteoblasts that have become encased by lawnae17
11441165372OsteoclastsCalls that secrete substances that bone matrix.18
11441169825MenisciCartilaginous discs in joints19
11441172378BursaeSacks of fluid20
11441172379Articular CartilageThe cartilage that holds two bones together.21
11441176702OssificationSecretion of new bone matrix.22
11441181659Bone remodelingBones completely replace themselves23
11454941251Spongy BoneLattice network, makes bones lighter and stronger24
11454947822Compact BoneFilled with bone marrow; dense connective tissue25

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