chapter 6: bone structure and function Flashcards
compact, shaft, long part of bone
diaphysis
spongy, end of bone
epiphysis
where diaphysis joins epiphysis
metaphysis
space inside diaphysis which contains marrow
medullary cavity
inner lining of medullary cavity
endosteum
connective tissue covering bone
periosteum
thin layer of hyaline cartilage covers epiphyses
articular cartilage
Haversian system
Osteon
Where is the osteon/haversian system found?
compact bone
rings of hard, calcified matrix
lamella
carries lymphatics, blood vessels and nerve fibers
central canal
branch from central
Volkmann’s canals
Osteocytes have ___ (cell extensions) in _____ (small chambers).
canaliculi, lacunae
irregular lattice work of thin bone plates, spaces filled with marrow
Trabeculae
Found in spongy bone
hips, ribs, vertebrae, epiphyses
The bone has (poor/abundant) nerve and blood supply.
abundant