Bone As Tissue Flashcards
Where is red marrow formed?
Flat bones
Epipyses of long bones
Functions of bone
Support Protection Leverage/movement Mineral storage and release Blood cell production Triglyceride storage
Where is yellow marrow formed?
Diaphysis of long bones
Shaft
Diaphysis
Distal and proximal ends of long bones
Epiphyses
Junction between dia and epi
Also known as epiphyseal plate
Metaphyses
Articular cartilage
Like hyaline cartilage
Periosteum
Allows arteries and veins to enter near middle of diaphysis
Medullary cavity
Hollow cavity down center of diaphysis (marrow cavity)
Endosteum
Lines medullary cavity and is made of ct
Bony extra cellular matrix contains
25% water
25% collagen
50% crystalline matrix
Calcification
Calcium salts deposited in collagen framework
Initiated by osteoblasts
Highly organized
Hardness of bone due to
Mineral salts
Flexibility of bone due to
Collagen
What provides the small amount of tensile strength in bone?
Collagen