Bone Histology Flashcards
1
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bone classification
A
long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid
2
Q
gross observation of bone tissue
A
compact - spongy (cancellous)
3
Q
long bone structures
A
epiphysis - metaphysis - diaphysis - metaphysis - epiphysis
4
Q
bone composition
A
cells (osteogenic, osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts) - ECM (osteoid & inorganic)
5
Q
osteoid
A
type I collagen and bone matrix proteins
6
Q
inorganic
A
hydroxyapatite crytals
7
Q
spongy bone
A
does not contain osteons - trabecullae surround red marrow space -