A & P revision 0.0 / 5 ? BiologySport & Exercise RehabUniversityNone Created by: daveb_2006Created on: 18-10-13 14:20 3 types of joint classification? Synarthrosis – Are immovable (skull), Amphiarthrosis – Slight movement, Diarthroses - permits free motion of joints (hip or shoulder) 1 of 5 4 Basic functions of the skeleton? 1. MOVEMENT acts as levers 2. PROTECT soft tissues e.g. rib cage 3. MINERAL STORE especially calcium 4. RBC production in marrow 2 of 5 Periosteum • Glistening white, double layered membrane of connective tissue that covers outer surface of bone (secured by Sharpey's fibres). • Outer layer - dense & irregular connective tissue Inner layer - bone forming cells (osteoblasts) • Extensivel 3 of 5 Functions of Periosteum 1. ISOLATES bone from surrounding tissues 2. ROUTING medium for nerves & vessels 3. GROWTH and repair of bones 4 of 5 Cartilage Tough flexible tissue composed of: – Chondrocyte cells surrounded by – Chondrin (collagen rich matrix) Hyaline cartilage – reduces friction between joints 5 of 5
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