1. Skeletal System Ch 6.1-6.2

2. Bones -Organ or Tissue? -Made up of bone (osseous tissue), cartilage, dense connective tissue, epithelium, blood-forming tissue, adipose tissue, nervous tissue -Osteology: the study of bone structure and the treatment of bone disorders

4. Functions -Support, Protection, & Movement -Mineral Homeostasis -Stores and releases minerals -Blood Cell Production -Red bone marrow → hemopoiesis -Developing blood cells, adipocytes, fibroblasts, macrophages -Triglyceride Storage -Yellow bone marrow → Adipose cells

5. Types of Bones Femur, tibia & fibula, humerus, ulna & radius, phalanges Long Bones Short Bones Carpal and Tarsal bones Flat Bones Cranial, sternum, ribs, scapulae Irregular Bones Vertebrae and some facial