Lab 2 Revision Flashcards
What does the medullary cavity contain?
Bone marrow
Describe Concentric Lamellae
Layers of calcified matrix
Describe Lacunae
“Residences” of osteocytes
Describe the Central Canal
Longitudinal canal, carrying blood vessels and nerves
Describe Bone matrix
Non living, structural part of bone
Describe Canaliculi
Tiny canals connecting lacunae
Describe the Epiphysis
Location of spongy bone in adult bone
Describe the Diaphysis
Location of compact bone in adult bone
Scientific name for bone shaft
Describe Red Marrow
Site of hematopoiesis in an adults bone
Describe the Yellow Marrow Cavity
Site of fat storage
Describe the Epiphyseal Plate
Region of longitudinal growth in children
Composed of hyaline cartilage until end of adolescence
Describe the periosteum
Inner layer consists primarily of osteoblasts and osteogenesis cells
Identify these structures
Identify these structures
Identify these structures