Bones Flashcards
made up of bone cells, connective fibers, and amorphous ground substance
bone
modified, specialized type of connective tissue
bone
difference of bones with other CTs
calcified or mineralized
3d madtrix of branching bony spicules
spongy/cancellous bone
continuous solid mass of bone tissue
compact/cortical bone
shaft, made up of compact bone
diaphysis
expanded end
epiphysis
distal ends of shaft and made up of spongy bone
metaphysis
growth zones made up of hyaline cartilage
epiphyseal plate
covering, specialized type of CT
periosteum
covered/lined by endosteum (specialized CT)
central medullary cavity/bone marrow cavity
consists of inorganic (70%) and organic (30%) components
calcified bone matrix
it is where calcified bone matrix is deposited
lamellae
cylindrical units of structures formed are called
haversian system or osteons
angular, irregular fragment
interstitial lamellae