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ANAPHYSIO > Lesson 5 - (Structure Of Bone Only) - Skeletal System > Flashcards

Lesson 5 - (Structure Of Bone Only) - Skeletal System Flashcards

1
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The shaft or main portion of the bone.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Diaphysis

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The proximal and distal ends of the bone.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Epiphyses

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Regions between the diaphysis and epiphyses.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Metaphyses

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Regions between the diaphysis and epiphyses.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Metaphyses

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5
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Contain epiphyseal plates in growing bones, replaced by the epiphyseal line when growth ceases.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Metaphyses

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6
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Thin hyaline cartilage covering joint surfaces.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Articular Cartilage

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7
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Reduces friction and absorbs shock

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Articular Cartilage

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8
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Tough connective tissue sheath around the bone

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Periosteum

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9
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Protects, assists in repair, nourishes bone tissue, and serves as an attachment point

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Periosteum

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10
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Hollow space within the diaphysis

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Medullary Cavity

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11
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Contains yellow bone marrow and blood vessels, reducing bone weight.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Medullary Cavity

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12
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is a thin membrane lining the medullary cavity.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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The Endosteum

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13
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It plays a crucial role in bone maintenance and repair

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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The Endosteum

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14
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Contains a single layer of bone-forming cells and a small amount of connective tissue.

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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The Endosteum

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15
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Rigid enough to tolerate strong forces

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

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Diaphysis

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16
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Comprised of compact bone tissue and spongy bone tissue

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Diaphysis

17
Q

Comprised mainly of spongy bone tissue

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Epiphysis

18
Q

Has a poor blood supply

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Articular Cartilage

19
Q

Thin fibrous membrane that covers the entire bone

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Periosteum

20
Q

Allows for attachment of ligaments and muscle tendons

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Periosteum

21
Q

Houses cells that are important in bone formation and repairing bone tissue

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Periosteum

22
Q

Has many nerve fibers

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A
  • Periosteum
23
Q

Houses red marrow during childhood

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Medullary Cavity

24
Q

Houses yellow marrow during adult stage

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Medullary Cavity

25
Q

Thin membrane that lines medullary cavity

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Endosteum

26
Q

Contains cells that are important in bone growth and repair

Choice’s
- Articular Cartilage
- The Endosteum
- Periosteum
- Metaphyses
- Epiphyses
- Medullary Cavity
- Diaphysis
- Red Bone Marrow

A

Endosteum

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