How do you describe one way the physiology of a bone is related to its anatomy?

Question

This question is from my anatomy and physiology class. Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Hey there!!

Well physiologically speaking bones have many functions, production of minerals like P, Ca and K, they support skeletal muscles and they provide function. Let's focus on their support physiology. Bones support your entire skeletal system by providing points of insertions, not only with muscles via tendons, but also with other bones via ligaments. Skeletal muscles are those which we have control over [we also have cardiac and smooth but those we have no control over] meaning we can willingly move them or not move them. These are your external muscles, your bicep, quadriceps etc. Strength is needed to support these structures and above that the skin, which is the heaviest largest organ in the body. Thus bones are anatomically strong, coated on calcium,phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and heavy metals such as uranium and strontium. Minerals provide crush resistance, and floating in its matrix known as Osteoid bones are also quite flexible and elastic. The strength provided by this arrange of metal and minerals, as well as the Osteoid, permits bones to sucesfully support skeletal muscles. Hope this helped =] feel free to e-mail if ya need anything else =]

Clau