Skeletal System Overview and Structure
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What is the main function of the periosteum?

  • Protects the bone from infections
  • Covers the bone and serves as an attachment point for tendons and ligaments (correct)
  • Stores fat within the bone
  • Supports the epiphysis

Which type of bone is primarily characterized by being longer than wide?

  • Long Bones (correct)
  • Flat Bones
  • Short Bones
  • Irregular Bones

What is the epiphyseal plate responsible for in growing bones?

  • Bone density regulation
  • Bone reabsorption
  • Site of bone growth (correct)
  • Formation of sesamoid bones

Which type of bone is known for providing lightness and houses marrow?

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Which of the following is a distinctive feature of sesamoid bones?

<p>They are located within tendons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure is located in the medullary canal?

<p>Bone marrow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the rounded knuckle-like projections of a bone that fit into joints?

<p>Condyle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of flat bones?

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Match the following types of bones with their examples:

<p>Long Bones = Femur Short Bones = Wrist Flat Bones = Scapula Irregular Bones = Vertebra</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following skeletal components with their descriptions:

<p>Diaphysis = Main shaft mostly composed of compact bone Epiphysis = End part of a long bone that is wider than the shaft Metaphysis = Flared part between epiphysis and diaphysis Endosteum = Membrane lining the medullary canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following bone markings with their definitions:

<p>Foramen = Hole in a bone Fossa = Hollow area or depression Meatus = Canal or tube-like opening Sinus = Air-filled cavity within a bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of bone composition with their proportions:

<p>Organic Component = $\frac{1}{3}$ Elasticity Inorganic Component = $\frac{2}{3}$ Strength and hardness Compact Bone = Dense outer shell Cancellous Bone = Porous and spongy interior</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of skeletons with their characteristics:

<p>Axial Skeleton = 80 Bones including head and spine Appendicular Skeleton = 126 Bones including limbs and girdles Sesamoid Bones = Located in tendons to protect from wear Cancellous Bone = Fills the interior of bones, makes them lighter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms associated with bone growth to their descriptions:

<p>Epiphyseal Plate = Site of bone growth in growing bones Osteoclasts = Cells responsible for bone reabsorption Cartilaginous Bone = Characteristic of growing bone before it becomes ossified Medullary Canal = Hollow center of the diaphysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following projections or processes with their functions:

<p>Condyle = Rounded projection that fits into joints Trochanter = Large prominence for muscle attachment Crest = Sharp ridge or border on a bone Epicondyle = Prominence above or on condyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following bone types with their characteristics:

<p>Long Bones = Have greater length than width Short Bones = Equal dimensions with many articular surfaces Flat Bones = Broad and thin with two layers of cancellous bone Irregular Bones = Non-uniform shape encased in compact bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones including the skull, spine, and ribs.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Compact bone is less dense than cancellous bone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sesamoid bones are located within tendons and help protect them from excessive wear.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The diaphysis is the wider end of a long bone structure.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epiphyseal plate is a site of bone growth that disappears after a growth spurt in children.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flat bones are characterized by being longer than they are wide.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cancellous bone is primarily responsible for providing rigidity and strength to the bone structure.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The periosteum serves as a membrane that covers all surfaces of bones except where they form joints.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The axial skeleton includes the shoulder girdle and pelvis.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cancellous bone is denser than compact bone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sesamoid bones are located within tendons to help protect them from wear.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The epiphysis is the main shaft of a long bone and consists mostly of cancellous bone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flat bones have two layers of cancellous bone sandwiched between them.

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The endosteum is the outer fibrous membrane covering the bone.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Irregular bones, such as the sacrum, are characterized by their equal dimensions.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bone composition is â…“ inorganic and â…” organic material.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton comprising the head, spine, ribs, and sternum, consisting of 80 bones.

Appendicular Skeleton

The part of the skeleton comprising the limbs, shoulder girdle, and pelvis, made up of 126 bones.

Compact Bone

Dense, outer bone tissue that makes up the shaft of long bones and completely covers most bones.

Cancellous Bone

Porous, spongy bone tissue inside bones, filled with marrow, making bones lighter.

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Epiphyseal Plate

Cartilaginous plate in growing bones that's the site of bone growth, visible on x-rays until growth is complete.

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Diaphysis

The main shaft of a long bone, mostly compact bone for strength.

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Periosteum

Thin fibrous membrane that covers bone, except at articular surfaces. Contains blood vessels and nerves.

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Sesamoid Bone

Small, rounded bones embedded within tendons, protecting them from wear. Patella is an example.

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What is Osteoclast's role?

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue, leading to bone reabsorption, which helps remodel and maintain bone health.

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What is the difference between a Condyle and an Eminence?

A Condyle is a rounded, knuckle-like projection on a bone, while an Eminence is a more general term for a prominent part of a bone, which can be rounded or more angular.

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What is the purpose of Cancellous Bone?

Cancellous bone is a spongy, porous type of bone found inside bones. It is lighter than compact bone, making the skeleton less heavy, and contains red bone marrow, responsible for blood cell production.

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What is the function of the Epiphyseal Plate?

The Epiphyseal Plate is a cartilaginous plate found in growing bones. It's where new bone cells are produced, allowing bones to lengthen during childhood and adolescence.

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What is the structural difference between Long Bones and Short Bones?

Long bones are longer than wide, like the femur or humerus. Short bones are roughly equal in length and width, like wrist and ankle bones.

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What is the difference between a Crest and a Tuberosity?

A Crest is a sharp, prominent ridge on a bone, while a Tuberosity is a larger, roughened projection, often serving as a muscle attachment site.

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What is the function of the Medullary Canal?

The Medullary Canal is the hollow space within the shaft of long bones. It houses bone marrow, which is essential for producing blood cells.

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How do Depressions and Openings contribute to bone function?

Depressions and Openings in bones are areas that can accommodate blood vessels, nerves, tendons, or ligaments. These structures help to support and nourish the bone, as well as facilitate motion.

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What are long bones?

Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide, like the femur (thigh bone) or humerus (upper arm bone).

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What are short bones?

Short bones are bones that are roughly equal in length and width, like the bones in your wrist and ankle.

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What are flat bones?

Flat bones are bones that are broad and thin and often curved, like the ribs, sternum, and scapula.

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What are irregular bones?

Irregular bones have complex shapes and do not fit into the other categories, like the vertebrae and the sacrum.

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What is the epiphysis?

The epiphysis is the end of a long bone, where it becomes wider than the shaft.

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What is the diaphysis?

The diaphysis is the main shaft of a long bone, which is mostly made up of compact bone.

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What is the epiphyseal plate?

The epiphyseal plate is a cartilaginous plate found in growing bones that is the site of bone growth.

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What is the periosteum?

The periosteum is a thin fibrous membrane that covers bone except at articular surfaces.

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What are the two main skeletal divisions?

The human skeleton is divided into the axial skeleton, which includes the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum, and the appendicular skeleton, which includes the limbs, shoulder girdle, and pelvis.

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What is the difference between compact and cancellous bone?

Compact bone is dense and strong, forming the outer shell of most bones. Cancellous bone is porous and lighter, found inside bones and filled with marrow.

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What is the function of sesamoid bones?

Sesamoid bones are small, rounded bones embedded within tendons. They protect tendons from wear and tear, especially where they cross over long bones.

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What is a foramen?

A foramen is a hole in a bone that allows blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments to pass through.

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What is a condyle?

A condyle is a rounded, knuckle-like projection on a bone that forms a joint.

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Study Notes

Skeletal System Overview

  • Axial Skeleton: 80 bones; forms the central axis of the body (head, spine, ribs, sternum)
  • Appendicular Skeleton: 126 bones; forms the appendages (shoulder girdle, upper extremities, pelvis, lower extremities)
  • Sesamoid Bones: Small, round bones embedded in tendons, primarily in the flexor tendons of the great toe and thumb

Bone Composition

  • Organic Component (â…“): Provides elasticity
  • Inorganic Component (â…”): Provides strength and hardness

Bone Structure

  • Compact Bone: Dense outer shell, thick along shaft, thin at ends; provides structural strength
  • Cancellous (Spongy) Bone: Porous inner layer, same material as compact bone, lighter, filled with marrow, fills articular ends
  • Epiphysis: End of bone shaft; wider than the shaft, mainly cancellous bone
    • Adult: Osseous
    • Growing Bone: Cartilaginous (epiphyseal plate)
  • Epiphyseal Plate: Cartilage growth plate, shows on X-rays, disappears after growth spurt
  • Diaphysis: Main shaft, mostly compact bone, strong
    • Medullary Canal: Hollow center of diaphysis
  • Endosteum: Membrane lining the medullary cavity; contains osteoclasts (bone reabsorbing cells)
  • Metaphysis: Flared region between epiphysis and diaphysis; blends compact and cancellous bone, supports epiphysis
  • Periosteum: Thin fibrous membrane covering bone except articular surfaces; rich with nerve and blood vessels, site of tendon and ligament attachment

Types of Bones

  • Long Bones: Longer than wide (femur, humerus, radius, ulna)
  • Short Bones: Equal dimensions, many articular surfaces (wrist, ankle bones)
  • Flat Bones: Broad, thin, and curved (ribs, sternum, ilium, scapula), two layers of cancellous bone
  • Irregular Bones: Complex shapes (vertebrae, sacrum), cancellous bone with a thin layer of compact bone
  • Sesamoid Bones: Located in tendons that cross long bones; protect tendons from wear (patella)

Bone Markings

  • Depressions and Openings:
    • Foramen: Hole
    • Fossa: Hollow or depression
    • Groove: Ditch-like groove (houses tendons or blood vessels)
    • Meatus: Canal-like opening
    • Sinus: Air-filled cavity
  • Projections and Processes:
    • Condyle: Rounded knuckle-like projection
    • Eminence: A prominent projection of bone
    • Facet: Flat or shallow articular surface
    • Head: Rounded articular projection beyond a narrow neck
  • Attachments:
    • Crest: Sharp ridge or border
    • Epicondyle: Prominence above or adjacent to a condyle
    • Line: Less prominent ridge
    • Spine: Long, thin projection (e.g., scapular spine)
    • Trochanter: Large prominence for muscle attachment
    • Tubercle: Small, rounded projection
    • Tuberosity: Larger, rounded projection

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Explore the essential components of the skeletal system, including the axial and appendicular skeletons as well as unique bone types like sesamoid bones. Understand bone composition, structure, and the differences between compact and cancellous bone. This quiz will deepen your knowledge of human anatomy.

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