Bones and Cartilages Flashcards
1
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Hyaline Cartilage
A
Ends of long bones, ribs, nose, trachea, larynx
Precursor to bone
2
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Fibro Cartilage
A
Intervertebral discs, pubic symphonies, joint capsules and ligaments
3
Q
Elastic Cartilage
A
Ears, epiglottis
4
Q
Long bones
A
Make up all appendages
5
Q
Short Bones
A
“Cube-like”
All carpals and tarsals
6
Q
Flat Bones
A
“Wafer-like”, skull bones, sternum, scapulae, coxae
7
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Irregular Bones
A
Vertebra, sacrum, mandible
8
Q
Sesamoid Bone
A
A bone formed with a tendon
Ex: Patella
9
Q
Haversian Canal
A
Central Canal of bone cells
10
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Osteon
A
Functional unit of bone
11
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Lamellae
A
Layer
