lab 4 Flashcards
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central canal
contains blood vessels and nerves. is the hole in the middle of the osteon
lacunae
space in the ECM occupied by osteocytes
osteocytes (4)
mature bone cells. reside in lacunae. do not divide or secrete. acquire nutrients and eliminate waste
concentric lamellae
rings of ECM surrounding a central canal.
canalicuni
permit communication between osteocytes. are branches that come off osteocytes in search of nutrients
trabeculae
structural unit of spongy bone tissue. arranged along areas of stress
how do osteo blasts, cytes, and clasts, work tgt to maintain skeletal system?
blasts secret collagen and become immobilized in it, and become cytes. cytes require nutrients and eliminate waste. clasts catalize bone by secreting lysosomal enzymes that release minerals into the blood. bone is remodeled a lot, and bone must undergo bone resorption by clasts, and formation by blasts
areas where spongy bone is found
ends of long bones, in skull bones, in ribs, etc
how to osteocytes of spongy bone get nutrients if there is no central canal?
epiphyseal and metaphyseal arteries and vessels
red marrow
found in the spaces between spongy bone, contain blood stem cells, can produce WBCs, RBCs, and platelets
yellow marrow
found in the medullary cavity of long bones, contains tryglycerides
epiphysis
knobby ends of bones, contain red marrow/spongy bone
diaphysis / shaft
bone shaft, contains medullary cavity
metaphysis
neck portion of the bone between epiphysis and diaphysis
periosteum
outer covering of bones (where ligaments and tendons attach to)
endosteum
membrane that lines medullary cavity (made of single layer of osteocytes and thin layer of CT)
epiphyseal line/plate
where bones grow lengthwise via interstitial growth. at maturity, the plate becomes a line and growth stops
4 functions of skeletal system
provide structure
protect organs
produce RBCs etc
allows movement
foramen
opening where blood vessels, nerves, and ligament can pass through
fossa
shallow dip/depression
meatus
tube like opening
process
projection that forms joints or attachments to CT
condyle
round protuberance with a smooth surface at the bottom
crest
prominent ridge