Bone Classifications Flashcards

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Bone Classifications

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  • Long
  • Short
  • Flat
  • Irregular
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Long Bone

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  • Longer than it is wide
  • Diaphysis (“shaft”)
  • Epiphysis -> epiphyseal plate -> bone lengthens
  • Articular cartilage (hyaline)
  • Medullary Cavity -> Yellow bone marrow
  • Membranes
    - Periosteum
    (external)
    -Endosteum
    (internal)
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Short/Flat/Irregular Bones

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No diaphysis/epiphysis
- Diploe –> compact bone sandwiching spongy bone
- Bone Marrow
- Wrist/ankle

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Short

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Wrist/Ankle

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Flat

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  • Skull
  • Ribs
  • Sternum
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Irregular

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  • Pelvis
  • Vertebrae
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