7.1 – Tissues of organs of the skeletal system Flashcards

1
Q

what is the major producer of blood cells?

A

red bone marrow

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2
Q

osseous tissue is a connective tissue w/ a hardened matrix that makes up organs called ___

A

bone

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3
Q

what is the hollow space w/in the diaphysis of a long bone called?

A

medullary cavity

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4
Q

which osseous tissue is found on the surface of bones and composed of tightly arranged parallel osteons?

A

compact

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5
Q

T or F:
compact bone comprises most of the diaphysis of a long bone

A

true

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6
Q

spongy bone predominates in the ___ of long bones and compact bone in the ___

A

epiphyses

diaphysis

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7
Q

one function of the skeleton is to store calcium and phosphate to help maintain ___ balance

A

electrolyte

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8
Q

the central space at the ends of long bones is occupied by ___

A

spongy bone

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9
Q

the connective tissue that makes up bone is called ___ tissue

A

osseous

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10
Q

what is the expanded end of a long bone to which tendons and ligaments attach called?

A

epiphysis

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11
Q

which of the following best describes a medullary (marrow) cavity?

A

a hollow cavity w/in the diaphysis of a long bone

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12
Q

the shaft of a long bone is called the ___

A

diaphysis

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13
Q

bone tissue made up of parallel osteons that are tightly packed together is called ___ bone

A

compact

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14
Q

where does a long bone grow in length?

A

epiphyseal plate

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15
Q

which osseous tissue is found at the surface of all bones?

A

compact

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16
Q

articular surfaces of long bones are covered w/ which tissues?

A

hyaline cartilage

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17
Q

the interior of flat bones is composed of ___ bone

A

spongy

18
Q

what long bone region is the head?

A

epiphysis

19
Q

what describes a diaphysis?

A

the shaft of a long bone

20
Q

what is the term for the connective tissue sheath around the external surface of a bone?

A

periosteum

21
Q

the structure found between the epiphysis and diaphysis in a child and is a site of bone growth is the ___ plate

A

epiphyseal

22
Q

the cells that build new bone and are located in the osteogenic layer of the periosteum are called ___

A

osteoblasts

23
Q

osteoblasts ___

A

build new bone

24
Q

osteocytes no longer ___

A

secrete the matrix that builds new bone

25
Q

osteoclasts ___

A

destroy bone matrix

26
Q

chondroblasts ___

A

secrete cartilage matrix, not bone

27
Q

what is the hyaline cartilage found covering the ends of bones w/in a joint called?

A

articular cartilage

28
Q

which layer of tissue lines the internal surfaces of a bone?

A

endosteum

29
Q

the perichondrium is a layer of ___ ___ ___ ___ which surrounds ___

A

dense irregular connective tissue

cartilage

30
Q

the periosteum covers the ___ ___ of a bone

A

outer surface

31
Q

the central space at the ends of long bones is occupied by ___

A

spongy bone

32
Q

what is the term for the bone tissue located b/n the 2 layers of compact bone in the skull?

A

dipole

33
Q

what is the expanded end of a long bone to which tendons and ligaments attach called

A

epiphysis

34
Q

the diaphysis is…

A

the shaft of a long bone

35
Q

the metaphysis is…

A

where the epiphysis and diaphysis meet

36
Q

the epiphyseal plate is…

A

the growth plate of a long bone

37
Q

the outer layer of periosteum is a ___

A

fibrous layer

38
Q

what is the function of the osteogenic layer of the periosteum?

A

growth and healing

38
Q

what is the function of the osteogenic layer of the periosteum?

A

growth and healing

39
Q

the layer of connective tissue lining surfaces of bones is called ___

A

endosteum

40
Q

what describes the structure of a flat bone?

A

a layer of spongy bone is sandwiched b/n 2 layers of compact of bone

41
Q

what is part of the inorganic matter that makes up the matrix of the bone?

A

calcium phosphate salt