basic science Flashcards
1
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types of bone 5
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long
short
flat
sesamoid
irregular
2
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long bone divided into
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diaphysis
metaphysis
epiphysis
3
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diaphysis definition
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thick cortical bone surrounding a central canal of cancellous bone
outer region covered by periosteum
4
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metaphysis definition
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thin cortical bone surrounding loose cancellous bone
5
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epiphysis definition
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end of bone that forms the articular surface
contains the physis and the subchondral region under the articular cartilage
6
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cortical bone defintion
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characterized by slow turnover rate and high Young’s modulus.
made of packed osteons or Haversian systems
- vascular canals
contain arterioles, venules, capillaries, and nerves
if oriented along long axis of bone: Haversian canals
if oriented transversely to long axis of bone: Volkmann canals
7
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osteon defintion
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