week 9 Flashcards
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provides strength and elasticity in connective tissue, skin, tendons and bones
collagen
facilitates nutrient and waste exchange in connective tissue surrounding cells and fibers
ground substance
what gives bones their hardness
hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate mineral) inorganic substance
organic substance in bone
osteoid (comprised of collagen and protein)
inorganic substance in bone
hydroxyapatite (made up of calcium phosphate crystals)
What are osteoblasts?
Bone-forming cells responsible for producing the bone matrix and initiating mineralization.
What is the role of osteoclasts?
Bone-resorbing cells that break down bone tissue, allowing for remodeling and calcium release.
Define osteocyte.
Mature bone cells embedded in the bone matrix that help maintain bone structure and regulate mineral content.
What is osteoid?
The unmineralized, organic portion of the bone matrix secreted by osteoblasts before it undergoes calcification.
What is a protein secreted by osteoblasts that plays a role in bone mineralization and calcium metabolism?
Osteocalcin
Osteocalcin is important for maintaining bone health and regulating mineral content.
type of collagen found in bones, tendons, skin and ligaments
*Type I
Dense and strong; forms the outer layer of bones and provides structural support.
Compact bone
Compact bone is better for support and protection, while spongy bone aids in shock absorption and houses bone marrow.
type collagen found in cartilage
type II
collagen found in blood vessels, skin, and internal organs
type III
Porous and lightweight; found at the ends of long bones and inside flat bones, containing bone marrow.
spongy bone
collgen type found in basement membranes
type IV
collagen found in cell surfaces and hair
type V
how many bones in human body
206
what is the axial skeleton
consists of 80 bones, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. It provides central support and protection for vital organs
how many bones in the appendicular skeleton?
126 including the limbs, pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle
long shaft of a bone
diaphysis
flared portion of bone where growth occurs
metaphysis
rounded end of bone containing spongy bone and marrow
epiphysis
type of fibrous joint where bones are connected by ligaments
syndesmosis