Bones Flashcards
what is the compound that makes up the inorganic component of the extracellular matrix of bone
calcium hyroxyapatite
what cell is responsible for bone synthesis
osteoblast
what cell is responsible for bone breakdown
osteoclast
what cell is responsible for bone maintaince (also a mature osteoblast)
osteocyte
what is the name of bone stem cells
osteogenic cells
what chemicals do osteoclasts use to break down bone
acid and carbonic anhydrase II
where is compact bone found
diaphysis
what is the name of the repeating structure in compact bone
Haversian system or osteon
what is the name of the structure that surrounds compact bone
periosteum
where is soft bone found
epiphysis
what is the name of the porous structure in soft bone
trabeculae
what is the function of red bone marrow
haemopoeitic tissue
what is yellow bone marrow made of
fat adipose tissue
what process form the skull and clavicle
intramembranous ossification
what is the name of the organic material osteoblasts secrete in intramembranous ossification
osteoid
outline the 4 steps of lengthwise bone growth
- resting cartilage
- chondrocytes cause cartilage atrophy
- cartilage dies
- cartilage calcifies