Csfa orthopedics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Skeletal system is made up of how many bones? -206 Periosteum -The layer of connective tissue that covers all bone. Contains arteries for nourishment of bone cells. Osteoblasts -Bone cells that initiate bone formation. Osteocytes -Bone cells that make up 90% of all cells in the body, and maintain bon

Skeletal system is made up of how many bones? : 206 Periosteum : The layer of connective tissue that covers all bone. Contains arteries for nourishment of bone cells. Osteoblasts : Bone cells that initiate bone formation. Osteocytes : Bone cells that make up 90% of all cells in the body, and maintain bone. Osteoclasts : Bone cells that break down bone. 2 Ligaments : Bands of connective tissue that hold bone to bone. Provide stability to a joint. Tendons : Tough long strands of fi...

Skeletal system is made up of how many bones? : 206 Periosteum : The layer of connective tissue that covers all bone. Contains arteries for nourishment of bone cells. Osteoblasts : Bone cells that initiate bone formation. Osteocytes : Bone cells that make up 90% of all cells in the body, and maintain bone. Osteoclasts : Bone cells that break down bone. 2 Ligaments : Bands of connective tissue that hold bone to bone. Provide stability to a joint. Tendons : Tough long strands of fi...