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compact bone
outer layer of bone, dense in nature
Haversian system
Central canals surrounded by osteons; contain the blood vessels and nerves that serve
the bone
cancellous bone
inner portion of bone structure "spongy"
-Contains bone marrow
Periosteum
membrane that surrounds bone
Diaphysis
shaft of long bone, composed of compact bone
Epiphysis
ends of the bone, composed mostly of spongy bone
articular cartilage
covers the surfaces of bones where they come together to form joints
Medullary Canal/Cavity
In the center containing bone marrow
fuctions of bones
, -support, holds up body and provides structure
-Protection, protecting vital organs
-Movement, joints
-Storage, minerals
-Hemopoiesis, blood cell production
axial skeleton
skull, hyoid bone, sternum, ribs
appendicular skeleton
upper extremities, pectoral girdle (collar bone to finger tips, pelvic girdle (hips to toes)
Unclassified, irregular bones
sutural bones/sesamoid bones
sutural bones
Small, irregular bones
Found between the flat bones of the skull
sesamoid bones
tiny chips embedded in tendons around joint
How many bones make up the skull?
28. 8 cranial, 14 facial, 6 ossicle.
8 cranial bones
-frontal
-parietal (2)
-temporal (2)
-occipital