Bone Growth

Question 1

What is Ossification

Answer 1

The process in which bones are formed. Minerals are laid down in the cartilage and bones become harder and less flexible. It is the process of creating bones from cartilage

Question 2

What is the growth plate

Answer 2

The growth plate is a disc of cartilage at each end of the long bone, found in children. It separates the diaphysis from the epiphysis and only place where an increase in bone length can take place.

Question 3

What is osteoclasts

Answer 3

Cells that destroy or clean away old bone. Unnecessary calcium is removed via the osteoclasts

Question 4

What is Osteoblasts

Answer 4

Cells that build bone by bringing calcium to the bones. Created by exercising more, resulting in stronger bones

Question 5

What is Osteocytes

Answer 5

Cells that grow tissue. They form from osteoblasts and make up majority of mature bone matter.