A&P of Skeletal System

_________ are a living tissue containing cells, collagen matrix, and minerals.

________ maintain bone. ________ break down bone. ________ removes calcium from bone to enter blood.

when too much calcium is depleted from bone, ________ results. (bones porous of minerals that are weak and brittle)

_________ secretion allows mineralization in bones.

_______ protein gives bone flexibility, minerals that encrust those fibers give them strength.

___________ disease results from the genetically-bases corruption of bones collagen matrix.

collagen matrix is organized into long concentric layers, called ________. (growth rings)

Cell communication between the _____ occurs through microscopic tunnels, ________, which transverse lamellae.

grouping of concentric lamellae is called an ________.

the _________ are passageways for nerves and blood, the _________ connect perpendicular and oblique

_________ bone has fewer osteons, it is lighter and serves as a location for bone marrow to reside.

_______ bone marrow is a site of blood formation and plays a role in the immune system. _____ bone marrow, present within the medullary cavity, is primarily composed of adipose.

_________ connects muscle to bone. _________ attaches bone to bone.

bone-joint interfaces are protected by a covering of ________ cartilage.

inflammation and pain of a joint is called _______. ____________ is a similar condition caused by an autoimmune reaction that results in inflammation and pain.

__________ bone of the skull allow for “yes” movement. __________ bone in neck allows for “no” movement.