Gross Anatomy of a Bone Flashcards
1
Q
parts of the Compact Bone
A
osteon
lamellae
central canal
osteocytes
canaliculi
2
Q
Parts of the Spongy Bone
A
trabeculae
(red) bone marrow
3
Q
Yellow Bone Marrow Function
A
fat storage
4
Q
Red Bone Marrow Function
A
blood cell production
5
Q
Spongy Bone Function
A
lightweight, shock absorption
6
Q
Compact Bone (osteon) Function
A
strength support
7
Q
Lacunae function
A
hold osteocytes
8
Q
Osteocytes function
A
maintain bone
9
Q
canaliculi function
A
nutrient exchange
10
Q
central canals function
A
house blood vessels
11
Q
perforating canals function
A
F: connect central canals
12
Q
Zones of epiphyseal plate
A
- zone of resting cartilage
- zone of proliferating cartilage
- zone of hypertrophic cartilage
- zone of calcified cartilage
- zone of ossification
13
Q
loss of collagen
A
bone loses flexibility
14
Q
loss of Hydroaxyapatite
A
bone becomes brittle