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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/18/2007
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functions of the skeletal system
 Definition
support
protection
movement
storage
blood cell formation
Term
hematopoiesis
 Definition
process of blood cell formation
Term
types of bone tissues
 Definition
compact
spongey
Term
spongy bone
 Definition
lighter and less dense
consists of trabeculae
holds red bone marrow
Term
classification of bones
 Definition
diploe
inner and outer tables
sutural bones
sesamoid bones
Term
osteoblasts
 Definition
bone forming cells
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osteocytes
 Definition
mature bone cells
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osteoclasts
 Definition
breakdown and reabsorb bone
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