Osteology Flashcards
(21 cards)
development of bone cells
1) osteoblast
2) osteocyte
3) osteoclast
diaphysis
cylinder shaft
epiphysis
end of bone, full of spongy bone
epiphyseal line
replaces growth plate
metaphysis
neck of bone
red marrow
maker of RBC
yellow marrow
fat
periosteum
lines outside of bone, pain sensitive
compact bone
dense with concentric circles
osteon & Haversian system
spongy bone
interlinking trabeculae
canaliculi carry blood
endochondral ossification
1) ephyseal plate (cartilage)
2) cartilage to bone
3) plate to line as bones mature
intramembranous ossification
bone develops from fibrous tissue
much faster
flat bones
before birth
process
projection
trochanter
process of femur
tuberosity
elevation/process usually on end of bone
tubercle
protrusion that serves as attachment for muscles
spine
main part of the bone
crest
a raised/prominent part of the edge of bone
fossa
depression or hollow
foramen
natural opening/hole
facet
slightly concaved
