bones Flashcards
1
Q
chondrocytes are found in
A
lacuna
2
Q
functions of bones
A
- support
- protection
- movement
- mineral
- hormone
- blood cell formation
- triglyceride
3
Q
osteocytes
A
keep bone matrix healthy
4
Q
osteoclasts
A
found within bone tissue
5
Q
osteoblasts
A
actively produce and secrete bone matrix
6
Q
Osteogenic cells
A
stem cells that differentiate into
osteoblasts
7
Q
2 groups of skeleton
A
axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
8
Q
long bones are
A
longer than they are wide
9
Q
short bones are
A
cube shaped bones
10
Q
irregular bones
A
strangely shaped bones
11
Q
compact bone is a
A
dense bone
12
Q
spongy bone is a
A
flat trabeculae
13
Q
diaphysis
A
middle of bone
14
Q
epiphysis
A
where bone ends (flat part)
