A&P101 Bone/Skeletal & joints Review

Front

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

Back

Ball and socket joint allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions.

Front

What are intramembranous bones?

Back

Bones that originate within sheetlike layers of connective tissue, such as the flat bones of the skull.

Front

What is the primary mineral stored by compact bone?

Back

Calcium, which is essential for bone strength and health.

Front

What lines the medullary cavity and spaces of the spongy bone?

Back

Endosteum, a thin membrane that contains bone-forming cells.

Front

What is inversion in terms of foot movement?

Back

Turning the foot so the plantar surface faces medially.

Front

What is the function of the periosteum?

Back

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Front

What is the difference between endochondral and intramembranous ossification?

Back

Endochondral ossification involves the replacement of cartilage with bone, while intramembranous ossification involves the direct formation of bone from connective tissue.

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts?

Back

Osteoblasts are cells that synthesize bone and are responsible for bone growth.

Front

What is the role of osteoclasts?

Back

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue, playing a crucial role in bone remodeling.

Front

What is the significance of the medullary cavity?

Back

The medullary cavity is important for storing bone marrow, which produces blood cells.