Chapter 7 - Bones Flashcards
The ends of bones is called
Epiphysis
Articulates means…
It forms joints with adjacent bones
Outer layer of hyaline cartilage is called
Articular cartilage
Osteoblasts?
build up bone cells
Osteoclasts?
Reabsorbing cells that break down bone cells
Bones are replaced by connective tissue in the fetus. the sheet like tissue is called…
Intramembranous bones
Cartilage tissue is invaded by blood vessels and osteoblast cells at what site?
Primary ossification center
What is formed between two ossifications?
Epiphyseal plate
function of the epiphyseal plate?
Provide location for growth and increase length the bone
How are nutrients pass in the matrix of the bone
Canaliculi
What is one concentric circle called in a compact bone
Osteon
What ion is used by our bone to provide strength
Calcium
It’s too much calcium is in our body what effector will kick into place
Kidneys
What would be the control?
Too high- thyroid
What would the effector be if calcium is deficient in our body
Kidney