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Bones Flashcards

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Long Bone

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Longer than wide, aid in movement

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Short bone

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As long as they are wide, help support

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Irregular Bone

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Vary in shape, protect and attach to tendons

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Epiphysis

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The ends of long bone, contain red bone marrow and spongy bone

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Red Bone Marrow

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Makes blood

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Yellow Bone Marrow

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Stores fat

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Diaphysis

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The shaft of long bone contains yellow bone marrow and is a compact (hard) bone

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Compact Bone

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Forms the outer layer of long bones, and provides strength, support, and protection

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Spongy Bone

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The inner layer contributes to shock absorption and reduces weight

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Red Bone Marrow

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Makes blood and stem cells can become Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, and Platelets

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Yellow Bone Marrow

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Stores fat, stem cells can become fat, cartilage, or bone.

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Stem Cells

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Cells that become what the body needs

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Metaphysis

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Between epiphysis and diaphysis. Contains epiphyseal plate (growth plate).

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Medullary Cavity

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Contains Yellow Bone Marrow

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15
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Periosteum

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Outermost Layer of Bone

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Transverse (Bone Break)

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Horizontal Bone Break

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Linear (Bone Break)

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Parallel Bone Break

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Oblique (Bone Break)

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Diagonal Bone Break

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Spiral (Bone Break)

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Twisted Bone Break

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Greenstick (Bone Break)

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Superficial Bone Break

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Comminuted (Bone Break)

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Shattered Bone Break

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Compression

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Small Breaks in the Spine

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Depression

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Inward fracture due to Trauma

24
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Osteoblast Bone Cell

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A bone-building cell

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Osteoclast Bone Cell

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A bone reabsorption cell

26
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Osteocyte

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Mature Bone Cell

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