bone Flashcards
What is Tissues are bone comprised of?
bone connective tissue, dense irregular tissue, nerves
What is compact bone and it’s function?
forms dense, hard outer casting of all bones
function: Resists forces from weight and movement
what cells is compact bone comprised of?
Osteons
where is spongy bone present?
Found in flat bones and ends of long bones
What is spongy bone and its function?
it forms light, thin inner network of bone, lattice work of bone function: Resists stress on bones in multiple directions (like skin)
what kind of tissue does spongy bone house?
hematopoietic tissue
What is the function of the skeletal system?
Support, protection, mineral storage, hematopoiesis
Where does hematopoiesis occur?
red bone marrow in some spongy bone
where does hematopoiesis happen in children?
red bone marrow mostly in spongy bone
where does hematopoiesis happen in adults?
axial skeleton, proximal epiphyses of humerus and femur, marrow in shafts of long bones turns to yellow bone marrow.
Are osteocytes vascular or avascular?
Vascular
what are osteocytes?
mature bone cells that rest in the lacunae and are surrounded by the periosteum and its mineralized
What are chondrocytes?
mature cartilage cells embedded in lacunae of the matrix, semi solid ground substance
how is nutrients obtained in cartilage?
Diffusion of ground substance
What are chondrocytes surrounded by?
perichondrium (dense irregular tissue)
What is the function of hyaline cartilage and where is it?
Provides smooth surface for joint movement and support located in joint surfaces, trachea, and fetal skeleton
What is the function of fibrocartilage and where is it?
support and withstanding compression located in the intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, and menisci
What are long bones and what is their function?
They are longer than they are wide function: Levers, joints, and pivots for body movement
what is the function of the elastic cartilage and where is it located?
flexibility and strength, and its in external ear
what are short bones and their function?
They are as long as they are wide(cube shaped)
function: Distribute and transfer forces across multiple bones
What are flat bones and their function?
Thin layer of spongy bone in between compact bone
function: broad surface for muscle attachment and provides protection
What are irregular bones and their function?
Irregular and varied shaped bones function: Attachment and protection
What is the diaphysis?
It is a cylindrical shaft that is compact bone (the middle part of the bone)