Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System

These flashcards cover essential concepts related to bone tissue and the skeletal system, including definitions, functions, and classifications.

The skeletal system is composed of __, __, and __ that provide for movement, support, and protection.

bones, cartilage, joints

Bones, also called __ tissue, are hard, dense connective tissue that form most of the adult skeleton.

osseous

There are approximately __ bones in the human body.

206

The major functions of the skeletal system include supporting the body, facilitating movement, protecting internal organs, producing __ cells, and storing minerals and fat.

blood

Hematopoiesis occurs primarily in __ bone marrow, where blood cells are produced.

red

The two tissue types that make up bones are bone and bone.

compact, cancellous (or spongy) bone

Compact bone is dense and hard, forming walls of the __ of long bones.

diaphysis

The component of bone that houses blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics is the __ canal.

Haversian (or central)