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What type of bone is characterized by its box-like structure and limited movement?
What type of bone is characterized by its box-like structure and limited movement?
Which part of a long bone is responsible for producing red blood cells?
Which part of a long bone is responsible for producing red blood cells?
What mineral primarily contributes to the inorganic part of bone structure?
What mineral primarily contributes to the inorganic part of bone structure?
Which of the following types of bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following types of bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
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What is the hollow central part of a long bone called?
What is the hollow central part of a long bone called?
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Study Notes
Bones
- Bones are the primary component of the skeletal system, composed of both organic and inorganic materials.
- Approximately two-thirds of bone material is inorganic, mainly composed of minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
- Bones are classified into four types: long, short, flat, and irregular.
- Long bones are characterized by a shaft (diaphysis) and enlarged ends (epiphyses). The shaft is tubular and filled with yellow marrow, while the ends are spongy. Examples include arm and leg bones.
- Short bones, with a box-like shape, are spongy. Found in the ankle and wrist, they allow limited movement.
- Flat bones consist of two or more parallel plates of compact bone enclosing spongy bone. Examples include the shoulder blade, skull, and sternum.
- Irregular bones have intricate shapes with varying amounts of bone tissue. Examples include the facial bones and vertebrae.
Progress Check - Key Facts
- The skeleton comprises both bones and cartilage.
- Bones are the primary structural component of the skeletal system.
- Bones are categorized by shape: long, short, flat and irregular.
- The medullary cavity is the hollow space within the shaft of long bones.
- Dilute hydrochloric acid softens and flexes bone, demonstrating the importance of mineral content for bone structure.
Axial Skeleton
- The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
Long Bone Structure - Key Components
- Compact bone: Dense, hard outer layer.
- Spongy bone: Porous inner layer.
- Medullary cavity: Hollow cavity in the shaft's center, filled with yellow (fatty) marrow.
- Red marrow: Located within the ends of long bones and spongy bone, responsible for red blood cell production.
- Hyaline cartilage: Found at the ends of bones, reducing friction in joints.
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Explore the fascinating world of bones, the primary components of the skeletal system. Learn about the four types of bones – long, short, flat, and irregular – and their unique functions and characteristics. This quiz will test your knowledge on the composition and classification of bones.
