Formation Of Bone Flashcards
Bone formation begins in embryo and continues into _
First 20 years of life
Bone development takes place from a number of _
Ossification centers
Once bones are fully _ , no further elongation can occur
Calcified
_ bones found in skull
Flat
_ bones found in limbs
Long
Each long one consists of three main components (3)
Diaphysis
Epiphysis
Epiphyseal
Diaphysis is a _
Hollow shaft composed of compact bone
Epiphysis, at each end of the bone is site of _
Bone articulation
Epiphyseal (growth) plate composed of spongy bone and site of _
Elongation
Entire bone covered in two-layered _
Periosteum
Two-layered periosteum contains _ and _
Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts and blasts are cells responsible for _
Constant replenishment of bones
_ covers particular surface at the joints to allow smooth movement
Articular cartilage
Medullary canal is a central hollow space within the _ filled with bone marrow
Diaphysis
Maxillary canal is where _ are produced
Blood cells
