Ch. 6: Bone Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
-clast
A
to break
2
Q
dia-
A
through
3
Q
meta-
A
after, beyond
4
Q
myelo-
A
marrow
5
Q
-physis
A
growing
6
Q
functions of bone (6)
A
support, protection, assistance in mvt, mineral homeostasis, blood cell production (hematopoiesis), triglyceride storage
7
Q
-blast
A
germ, to form, immature
8
Q
epi-
A
over
9
Q
epiphyses
A
DIST and PROX end of long bones
10
Q
metaphysis
A
point of union b/w the diaphysis and epiphysis, includes the epiphyseal plate
11
Q
diaphysis
A
