Health Sciences 2300A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Periosteum, Ischial Tuberosity, Triglyceride
2 Nov 2016
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Chapter 6 - bone tissue functions of bone and the skeletal system: support. The skeleton serves as the structural framework for the body. Supports soft tissues and provides attachment points for tendons of most skeletal muscles: protection. Protects the most important internal organs from injury: assistance in movement. Most skeletal muscles attach to bones, when they contract, they pull on bone to produce movement: mineral storage and release. Bone tissue makes up about 18% of the weight of the human body. Stores several minerals, specially calcium and phosphorus which contribute to the strength of bone: blood cell production. Within certain bones, a connective tissue called red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in a process called hemopoiesis. Yellow bone marrow consists mainly of adipose cells, which store triglycerides. Stored triglycerides are a potential chemical energy reserve types of bones: 5 types of bones on the basis of shape:
