Skeletal system - Anatomy of Bones

Functions of calcium salts in the bones

Strength and Protection

Epiphysis

Ends of the bone

Metaphysis and Epiphyseal Plate

Region made of cartilage that allows for growth

Diaphysis

Shaft of the bone

Articular Cartilage

found at bone ends, allows for smooth movement and provides cushion

Outer layer of bone

inner layer of bone that has many holes

Spongy Bone

Pereosteum

Tough membrane surrounding the bone

Pereosteum functions

contains network of blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the bone

Medullary cavity

Hollow middle of the bone

Red and yellow marrow location

In medullary cavity

red marrow function

Produces blood cells

Yellow marrow function

Stores fat

Nutrient foreman fuctions

Hole where blood vessels

Osteoblasts location

In the pereosteum

Osteoblasts function

Remove calcium from blood and deposit into bone