Chapter 7: Bone Tissue Flashcards
organ system composed of bones cartilages and ligaments
skeletal system
forerunner of most bones; covers many joint surfaces of mature bones; made up of cells called CHONDROCYTES and jelly like ground substance and fibers
cartilage
hold bones together at joints
ligaments
attach muscle to bone
tendons
layer of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds cartilage; resists outward expansion due to pressure
perichondrium
what are the 3 kinds of cartilage?
hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrocartilage
most abundant cartilage; chondrocytes appear spherical; collagen is the only fiber in the matrix; found in nose, ends of most bones, costal cartilages, larynx, and trachea; provides support through flexibility
hyaline cartilage (glass)
type of cartilage; contains many elastic fibers as well; able to tolerate repeated bending
elastic cartilage
type of cartilage: an intermediate between hyaline and dense regular connective tissue; resists strong compression and strong tension; consists of rows of thick collagen fibers; locations- pubic symphysis, menisci of knee, anulus fibrosus ligaments in discs between vertebrae
fibrocartilage
function of skeleton: limb bones and vertebrae support body; jaw bones support teeth; some bones support viscera
support
function of skeleton: buffers blood against large pH changes by altering phosphate and carbonate salt levels
acid base balance
function of skeleton: red bone marrow is the chief producer of blood cells
blood formation
function of skeleton: calcium and phosphate levels
electrolyte balance
connective tissue that consists of cells fibers and ground substance
bone
what are the 4 principle types of bone cells?
osteogenic cells; osteoblasts; osteocytes; osteoclasts
stem cells found in endosteum and inner layer of periosteum
osteogenic cells
bone forming cells; nonmitotic; secrete osteocalcin
osteoblasts
former osteoblasts that have become trapped in the matrix they deposited (when stressed produce biochemical signals that regulate bone remodeling (shape and density changes that are adaptive)
osteocytes
bone dissolving cells found on bone surface; same bone marrow stem cells that give rise to blood cells
osteoclasts
hormone that stimulates secretion of pancreas leading to bone formation; increases insulin sensitivity in adipocytes which limits the growth of adipose tissue
osteocalcin
collagen, carbohydrate-protein complexes, i.e glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, and glycoproteins
organic matter
85% hydroxyapatite (crystallized calcium phosphate salt); 10% calcium carbonate; other minerals such as fluoride, sodium potassium, magnesium
inorganic matter
combination of ceramic and polymer
composite material
disease caused by mineral deficiency resulting in soft deformed bones
rickets