Details Title: A&P flash cards test 2 Description: muscle, skin, bone Total Flash Cards: 14 Created: 03/04/2009 09:32:06		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Anatomy Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term osteoprogenitor cells Definition stem cells Term osteoblasts Definition bone forming cells Term osteocytes Definition mature bone cells found in lacuanea Term osteoclasts Definition bone reabsorbing cells Term 2 forms of osseous tissue   Definition 1. compact : dense, solid usually on the surface of bones   2. spongy: open network of strutus and plates, found on the interior of the bone Term functions of skeletal system (5) Definition Support storage hemopoiesis protection leverage Term skeletal system includes   Definition bones cartilage ligaments other connective tissues Term mineralized matrix Definition bone is a connective tissue that is composed of spectialized cells in a _____ Term long bone: Diaphysis Definition long tubular shaft; consist of compact bone sourounding a marrow cavity   yellow marrow: fat storage red marrow: site of hemopoiesis Term long bone: epiphysis Definition ends of the bone; usually filled with spongy tissue Term long bone: endosteum Definition lines the marrow cavitiy, active during bone growth or repair Term 1. intramembraneous ossification- dermal; close to skin   2. endochondral ossification- replaces existing cartilage model Definition two types of ossification processes Term calcium ions Definition most abundant in the body; used in 3 areas- bones, intestines, and kidneys Term Definition