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What is one of the primary functions of the skeletal system?
What is one of the primary functions of the skeletal system?
- Producing hormones
- Providing a rigid support framework (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
- Facilitating chemical digestion
Which function of bone is related to energy storage?
Which function of bone is related to energy storage?
- Protection of internal organs
- Production of blood cells
- Storage of adipose in yellow bone marrow (correct)
- Attachment sites for muscles
How does the skeletal system contribute to movement?
How does the skeletal system contribute to movement?
- By allowing muscles to pull on bones (correct)
- By providing a source of heat
- By producing hormones
- By storing nutrients
What mineral is primarily stored in bones?
What mineral is primarily stored in bones?
What function does the skeletal system serve in relation to internal organs?
What function does the skeletal system serve in relation to internal organs?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?
Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?
Which component is NOT part of the skeletal system?
Which component is NOT part of the skeletal system?
What role does the skeletal system play in blood cell production?
What role does the skeletal system play in blood cell production?
Which profession requires knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of bones?
Which profession requires knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of bones?
What is the primary basis for classifying bones?
What is the primary basis for classifying bones?
Which of the following is an example of a long bone?
Which of the following is an example of a long bone?
What function do long bones primarily serve?
What function do long bones primarily serve?
Which classification of bones includes the ulna?
Which classification of bones includes the ulna?
How are sesamoid bones classified?
How are sesamoid bones classified?
What distinguishes irregular bones from other bone classifications?
What distinguishes irregular bones from other bone classifications?
Which of the following classifications is NOT a type of bone mentioned?
Which of the following classifications is NOT a type of bone mentioned?
What is the primary function of hyaline cartilage found at the ends of bones?
What is the primary function of hyaline cartilage found at the ends of bones?
Where is fibrocartilage typically found?
Where is fibrocartilage typically found?
What type of cartilage is not found in the skeletal system?
What type of cartilage is not found in the skeletal system?
What does the medullary cavity of a bone contain?
What does the medullary cavity of a bone contain?
Which structure provides protection to bones?
Which structure provides protection to bones?
Which organ is NOT commonly protected by bones?
Which organ is NOT commonly protected by bones?
What role do ligaments play in the skeletal system?
What role do ligaments play in the skeletal system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bone?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bone?
What type of cartilage is avascular and covered by a perichondrium?
What type of cartilage is avascular and covered by a perichondrium?
Which type of bone is more dense and provides support and protection?
Which type of bone is more dense and provides support and protection?
Which cells are responsible for the breakdown of bone during remodeling?
Which cells are responsible for the breakdown of bone during remodeling?
What is the structural unit of compact bone called?
What is the structural unit of compact bone called?
What do trabeculae in spongy bone primarily provide?
What do trabeculae in spongy bone primarily provide?
Which type of cells develop directly from osteogenic stem cells?
Which type of cells develop directly from osteogenic stem cells?
What role does the periosteum play in bone tissue?
What role does the periosteum play in bone tissue?
Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur within the bone?
Where does hematopoiesis primarily occur within the bone?
What is the primary structural unit of compact bone?
What is the primary structural unit of compact bone?
How do the concentric lamellae in compact bone relate to tree anatomy?
How do the concentric lamellae in compact bone relate to tree anatomy?
In what way does spongy bone structurally compare to a tree?
In what way does spongy bone structurally compare to a tree?
What is trabeculae within the context of bone structure?
What is trabeculae within the context of bone structure?
What does the periosteum provide to the bones?
What does the periosteum provide to the bones?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the central canal?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the central canal?
Which statement best describes the spatial arrangement of osteons in compact bone?
Which statement best describes the spatial arrangement of osteons in compact bone?
What distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone in terms of structure?
What distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone in terms of structure?
Study Notes
The Skeletal System
- The skeletal system is composed of bone and cartilage
- Functions include providing rigid support, enabling movement, protecting internal organs, storing minerals, storing energy as adipose in yellow bone marrow, and producing blood cells
- Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that contributes to the skeletal system
- Elastic cartilage is not found in the skeletal system
- Hyaline cartilage is found at the ends of bones where they form joints, helping bones glide past one another. Loss of hyaline cartilage leads to osteoarthritis
- Fibrocartilage is found between vertebrae, within the knee, and the pubic symphysis
- A typical long bone is composed of:
- Periosteum covering the surface
- Outer shell of compact bone protecting the entire bone
- Spongy bone housing red bone marrow
- Medullary cavity containing yellow bone marrow
- Articular cartilage made of hyaline cartilage found at the joints
- Ligaments attach bones to one another
Bone Classification
- Bones are primarily classified according to shape
- Long bones: longer than they are wide, function as levers (examples include humerus, femur, ulna, tibia).
- Short bones: cube shaped, provide stability and shock absorption (examples include carpals and tarsals)
- Flat bones: thin and curved, provide protection and attachment sites (examples include skull bones, ribs, scapula)
- Irregular bones: complex shapes, provide support and protection (examples include vertebrae and facial bones)
- Sesamoid bones: small, round bones embedded in tendons, protect tendons from wear and tear (examples include patella)
Cartilage and Bone Tissue
- Cartilage is semi-solid connective tissue that is avascular (lacks blood vessels)
- Cartilage is covered by perichondrium (dense irregular connective tissue) which contains blood vessels and provides nutrients
- Bone tissue is solid connective tissue
- Compact bone: more dense, provides support and protection
- Spongy bone: provides strength to bone, spaces house red bone marrow
- Cells of bone include:
- Osteogenic cells: stem cells that replicate and develop into osteoblasts
- Osteoblasts: form new bone matrix
- Osteocytes: mature osteoblasts surrounded by matrix, located in lacunae
- Osteoclasts: breakdown bone, aid in bone remodeling
Compact and Spongy Bone
- Compact bone is the structural unit of compact bone, made of rings of matrix called concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal
- Blood vessels in the central canal connect to the periosteum by perforating canals
- Nutrients and wastes move through canaliculi
- Spongy bone contains osteocytes within trabeculae (beams of bone that form a lattice-like network)
- Trabeculae form along stress lines to provide strength
- Spaces house red bone marrow where hematopoiesis occurs
Bone and Cartilage Formation and Growth
- Bone formation (ossification) occurs through two processes:
- Intramembranous ossification: bones develop directly from mesenchyme (embryonic connective tissue)
- Endochondral ossification: bones develop from a cartilage model
- Bone growth occurs throughout childhood and adolescence, and continues to a lesser extent throughout adulthood
- Growth in length occurs at the epiphyseal plate (growth plate)
- Growth in width occurs through appositional growth (addition of new bone matrix to the surface)
- Cartilage growth occurs through interstitial growth (addition of new cartilage matrix from within) and appositional growth (addition of new cartilage matrix to the surface)
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Explore the key components and functions of the skeletal system in this quiz. Delve into topics such as the types of bones, cartilage functions, and the significance of blood cell production. Understand how these elements contribute to the overall health and functionality of the human body.
