Bone Histology/Markings pt. 1 Flashcards
1
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Structure of a Long Bone
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- Proximal Epiphysis
- Distal Epiphysis
- Diaphysis
- Medullary cavity
2
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Cross Section of Compact Bone
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3
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Periosteum
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- Outer most covering
4
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Sharpey’s Fibers
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- Fibers in the periosteum
5
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Endosteum
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- tissue lining the medullary cavity
6
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Volkmann’s Canal
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- Horizontal Canal
7
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Osteon (Haversian System)
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8
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Haversian Canal
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- Vertical Canal
9
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Lamella
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- Layers of bone surrounding the Haversian Canal
- Ring-like structures
10
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Lacuna
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- holes in the lamella
11
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Osteocyte
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- bone cell (dark circle)
12
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Canaliculus
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- thread-like structures