Bone Cells and Linings Flashcards
1
Q
what are the linings of the bones?
A
- periosteum
2. endosteum
2
Q
describe periosteum
A
outer covering of bone
(most superficial) and (seran-wrap covering the bone)
* contains the blood vessels and the nerves
3
Q
describe endosteum
A
lines medullary cavities
deepest structure in a bone
4
Q
what are the bone cells?
A
- osteoblasts
- osteoclasts
- osteocytes
5
Q
define osteoblasts
*very important!
A
bone-forming cells
6
Q
define osteoclasts
A
bone destroying cell
7
Q
define osteocytes
A
mature osteoblasts
8
Q
define canaliculi
A
processes from osteocytes
where different osteocytes can communicate
9
Q
where are osteoblasts found in?
A
both the periosteum and endosteum linings
10
Q
when the osteoblasts make bone and is intrapped then it becomes?
A
an osteocytes (a mature osteoblasts)
11
Q
osteoblasts purpose is?
A
to form, repair, and regenerates them
