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What is the primary function of the periosteum?
What is the primary function of the periosteum?
Which of the following makes up the inorganic material in bone tissue?
Which of the following makes up the inorganic material in bone tissue?
How many bones does an adult human typically have?
How many bones does an adult human typically have?
What role does the periosteal vessel play in bone physiology?
What role does the periosteal vessel play in bone physiology?
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Which of the following statements about sesamoid bones is true?
Which of the following statements about sesamoid bones is true?
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What is the process called when bone matrix is hardened by the deposition of minerals?
What is the process called when bone matrix is hardened by the deposition of minerals?
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Which of the following statements about long bones is true?
Which of the following statements about long bones is true?
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Which type of bone is characterized by being thin and curved?
Which type of bone is characterized by being thin and curved?
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What is contained within the marrow cavity of a long bone?
What is contained within the marrow cavity of a long bone?
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Which structure in a long bone allows for growth in length during childhood and adolescence?
Which structure in a long bone allows for growth in length during childhood and adolescence?
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What is the primary function of the epiphysis in a long bone?
What is the primary function of the epiphysis in a long bone?
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Which bones are included in the category of short bones?
Which bones are included in the category of short bones?
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What type of tissue primarily composes the outer shell of dense bone?
What type of tissue primarily composes the outer shell of dense bone?
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Which tissues are part of the skeletal system?
Which tissues are part of the skeletal system?
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What is one function of the skeletal system related to blood?
What is one function of the skeletal system related to blood?
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How do ligaments and tendons differ in their functions?
How do ligaments and tendons differ in their functions?
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Which statement accurately describes the skeletal system's role in detoxification?
Which statement accurately describes the skeletal system's role in detoxification?
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Which of the following functions does not belong to the skeletal system?
Which of the following functions does not belong to the skeletal system?
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What comprises the appendicular skeleton?
What comprises the appendicular skeleton?
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Which bones form the pectoral girdle?
Which bones form the pectoral girdle?
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What is the name of the joint where the clavicle articulates with the sternum?
What is the name of the joint where the clavicle articulates with the sternum?
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Which part of the humerus is commonly known to be a fracture site?
Which part of the humerus is commonly known to be a fracture site?
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What are the three types of bones comprised in the upper limb?
What are the three types of bones comprised in the upper limb?
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Which structure is NOT a feature of the scapula?
Which structure is NOT a feature of the scapula?
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Which of the following is a function of the pelvic girdle?
Which of the following is a function of the pelvic girdle?
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Which bones make up the coxae within the pelvic girdle?
Which bones make up the coxae within the pelvic girdle?
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What is the role of the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?
What is the role of the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?
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Which of the following is a feature of the femur?
Which of the following is a feature of the femur?
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What forms the medial side of the lower leg?
What forms the medial side of the lower leg?
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What is the main characteristic of the carpal bones?
What is the main characteristic of the carpal bones?
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Which part of the foot consists of metatarsal bones?
Which part of the foot consists of metatarsal bones?
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What structure connects the leg to the foot?
What structure connects the leg to the foot?
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Study Notes
Skeletal System I
- The skeletal system includes bones, cartilages, and ligaments
- These components are tightly joined to form a strong and flexible framework for the body
- Cartilage, the embryonic precursor to most bones, covers many joint surfaces in the mature skeleton
- Ligaments connect bones, and tendons attach muscles to bones
Functions of the Skeletal System
- Support: Bones of the legs, pelvis, and vertebral column support the body
- Movement: Skeletal muscles connect to bones to facilitate movement
- Protection: Bones enclose and protect internal organs including the brain and spinal cord
- Blood formation: Red bone marrow produces blood cells
- Electrolyte balance: The skeleton is the body's main reservoir for calcium and phosphate
- Acid-base balance: Bone buffers blood against excessive pH changes
Bone Materials
- Bone tissue consists of approximately 1/3 organic and 2/3 inorganic material.
- Organic matter includes collagen and large protein-carbohydrate complexes
- Inorganic matter is primarily hydroxyapatite, a crystallized calcium phosphate salt, along with smaller amounts of other minerals.
Bones and Osseous Tissue
- Bone is a connective tissue whose matrix is hardened by minerals
- The hardening process is called mineralization or calcification
- Osseous tissue is one component of bone, along with blood, bone marrow, cartilage, adipose tissue, nervous tissue, and fibrous connective tissue.
- Osteology is the study of bone
General Features of Bones
- Bones have a dense outer shell of compact bone, which is composed of dense osseous tissue
- The space inside the bone often contains bone marrow
- At the ends of bones, there is spongy (cancellous) bone. This is a more loosely organized form of osseous tissue
Anatomical Structures in Bones
- Bones have various protrusions, cavities, and holes that provide landmarks for medical procedures.
- Knowing these structures is important for later learning and procedures
Types of Bones
- Flat bones: Thin, curved structures, such as parts of the cranium, sternum, scapulae, and ribs.
- Long bones: The most important bones for movement, such as the humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, and fibula.
- Short bones: Found in the wrists and ankles (carpals and tarsals)
- Irregular bones: The vertebrae and some facial bones
Appendicular Skeleton
- The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs (arms and legs), and pectoral and pelvic girdles
- Detailed anatomy of each bone in these areas is outlined elsewhere
Pectoral Girdle
- The pectoral girdle consists of the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade).
- The Clavicle articulates with the sternum and scapula.
- The scapula articulates with the clavicle, and humerus
Upper Limb
- The upper limb consists of the humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges
- Detailed anatomy of these bones is described elsewhere
Humerus
- The humerus is the bone of the upper arm
- The humerus has a head, anatomical neck, greater and lesser tubercles, intertubercular sulcus, surgical neck, and distal aspects (capitulum, trochlea, lateral and medial epicondyles).
- Other detailed anatomical markers are outlined elsewhere.
Radius
- The radius is a bone in the forearm.
- Key anatomical markers are the head, neck, radial tuberosity, styloid process, articular facets, and ulnar notch.
- Detailed views are included
Ulna
- The ulna is a bone in the forearm.
- Its anatomical markers include the olecranon, trochlear notch, coronoid process, radial notch, and styloid process.
Carpal Bones
- The carpal bones are part of the wrist, located between the distal radius/ulna and the metacarpals.
- They are categorized as short bones and consist of 8 bones (scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate)
Metacarpal Bones and Phalanges
- The 5 metacarpal bones are the articulated bones of the palm
- Each hand has 14 phalanges.
Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb
- The pelvic girdle (coxae) consists of ilium, ischium, and pubis.
- The lower limb consists of femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges.
Femur
- The femur is the longest bone in the body.
- Its anatomical landmarks include the greater and lesser trochanters, head, neck, patellar surface, medial and lateral condyles, and intercondylar fossa
Tibia and Fibula
- The tibia is located on the medial aspect of the lower leg
- The fibula is a smaller bone on the lateral side of the lower leg
- Anatomical features are detailed in other sections of the notes
Pedis (Ankle and Foot)
- The tarsal bones include the talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, and medial, intermediate, and lateral cuneiforms
- The metatarsals and phalanges are also part of the foot.
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Explore the structure and functions of the skeletal system in this quiz. Learn about the components such as bones, cartilages, and ligaments, and understand their roles in support, movement, and protection of internal organs. Gain insights into bone materials and the critical functions they serve in the body.
