Lesson 4- Normal Structure & Function Flashcards
1
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bursa
A
fluid filled sac- reduces friction near a joint
2
Q
cartilage
A
dense connective tissue- precursor to most bone tissue
3
Q
ligament
A
strong band of connective tissue joining bone to bone
4
Q
ossification
A
the formation of bone tissue
5
Q
osteoblast
A
an immature cell that produces bone tissue
6
Q
osteoclast
A
an immature cell that destroys bone tissue
7
Q
osteocyte
A
mature bone cell- nourishes & maintains bone tissue
8
Q
periosteum
A
fibrous membrane covering bone surface
9
Q
resorption
A
removal of bone by breakdown & absorption into the circulation
10
Q
tendon
A
fibrous connective tissue attaching muscle to bone
