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1
Q

How many functions of the skeletal system are there?

A

6

2
Q

What are the 6 functions of the skeletal system?

A

structure/frame, attachment for muscles/ tendons, movement at joints, protect organs, haemopoiesis, mineral storage.

3
Q

How many types of bones are there?

A

5

4
Q

What are the 5 types of bone?

A

Long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid.

5
Q

The end of a long bone is called what?

A

epiphysis

6
Q

What is the middle section of a long bone called?

A

diaphysis

7
Q

Short, irregular, sesamoid and flat bone has a … outer layer of … bone

A

thin,compact

8
Q

Short, irregular, sesamoid and flat bone has … (…) bone inside containing …

A

cancellous (spongy), red bone marrow

9
Q

Short, irregular, sesamoid and flat bone is enclosed by … (except inner layer of …)

A

periosteum, cranial bones = dura mater

10
Q

Osteoblasts do what?

A

Bone forming and secrete collagen

11
Q

Where are osteoblasts found?

A

deeper layers of periosteum, at ossification centres in immature bones, fracture sites and the ends of diaphysis adjacent to epiphyseal cartilages of long bones.