Histo- Bone Flashcards
Osteoblasts are derived from these cells
Mesenchymal stem cells
Osteoclasts are derived form these cells
Monocytes
Functions of bone
Protection, Support, Mechanical basis for movement, Storage, Blood cell formation
This type of bone is longer than it is wide
Long bone
This type of bone is cube shaped
Short bone
Type of bone found on the sternum or skull
Flat
Classification of the hip bone or vertebral bones
Irregular
Classification of bone that changes the pull of tendons
Sesamoid
The outer portion of bone
Compact
The part of bone that has trabeculae, found on the inside of bones
Spongy
This separates the metaphysis and epiphysis
Growth plate
This covers the outer surface of the bone.
Periosteum
Where is periosteum not found?
Articular surfaces and tendon and ligament insertions
The endosteum consists of cells that belong to this
Stroma of the marrow
What is the endosteum cells derived from
Resting osteoblasts
The shaft of the bone is called this
Diaphysis
The center of the diaphysis is the
Marrow cavity