EXAM 2 Flashcards
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what is the diaphysis
long shaft or body of bone
what is the epiphysis
proximal and distal ends of a bone
what is the metaphysis
region between the diaphysis and epiphysis
where are the epiphysial plates found
in the metaphysis
what is the name of the cartilage that covers the epiphysis at joints.
articular cartilage
what is the periosteum
tough connective tissue sheath that surrounds the bones.
What are the two layers of the periosteum
- outer fibrous layer
2. inner osteogenic layers
what is the medullary cavity
hollow, cylindrical space in the bone that hold yellow marrow
what is the endosteum
thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity
what two chemicals make up hydroxyapatite
calcium phosphate + calcium hydroxide
how do bones calcify
minerals calcify around collagen fibers
what type of strength does collagen fibers provide
tensile strength
what are osteogenic cells
unspecialized bone cells derived from mesenchyme.
What type of cells to osteogenic cells specialize intio
osteoblasts
what are osteoblasts
bone building cells, synthesize and secrete collagen fibers and minerals to build ECM.
what type of cells to do osteoblasts become
osteocytes
what are osteocytes
mature bone cells, main cells in bone tissue and help maintain tis normal metabolism.
what are osteoclasts
break done bone cells, found in endosteum
what is is stronger spongy bone or compact bone
compact bone
what is the structural unit of compact bone
osteon
what are concentric lamellae
circular plates of ECM, run parallel to the bone
what are lacunae
small spaces between the concentric lamellae
what are canaliculi
fingerlike projections of osteocytes
does spongy bone contain osteons
no