Chapter 7 Bones Flashcards
epiphysis
ends (knubs) of long bone
Ex.distal epiphysis
proximal epiphysis
diaphysis
body of bone
spongy bone
located in ephiphsis / lines medullary cavity
Red Bone Marrow
compact bone
located in diaphysis, outerlayer “periostium
medullary cavity
cavity in middle of bone
Yellow Bone Marrow
Intramembranous Ossification
- bones originate within sheet-like layers of connective tissues
- broad, flat bones
- skull bones (except mandible)
Endochondral Ossification
bones begin as hyaline cartilage
most bones of the skeleton
- bones begin as hyaline cartilage
- most bones of the skeleton
Osteoblasts
Synthesize Bone Calcitonin Secreted by thyroid gland Decrease plasma levels of calcium Increase osteoblastic activity
Osteoclasts
Breakdown Bone Parathyroid Hormone Secreted by parathyroid gland Increases plasma levels of calcium Increases osteoclasts activity
Cervical Vertebrae
7 Vertebrae
C-1 Atlas
C-2 Axis
C-3 etc
Transverese Foramen (holes on side)
Thoracic Vertebrae
12 Vertebrae
Long Spinous Process
Lumbar Vertebrae
5 Vertebrae
Short thick spinous process
Life Span Changes
decrease in height at about age 30 calcium levels fall bones become brittle osteoclasts outnumber osteoblasts spongy bone weakens before compact bone bone loss rapid in menopausal women hip fractures common vertebral compression fractures common
True Ribs
7 attached to sternum
False Ribs
5
*2 of which are also floating