musculoskeletal overview (4) Flashcards
example of a long bone
humerus/femur
what are the ends of bone called?
epiphyses
what is the middle part of the bone (compact) called?
diaphysis
what is the growth plate called
epiphyseal plate
what are examples of short bone?
tarsals, ankle/hand
what are examples of irregular bone?
jaw, vertebrae
what are examples of flat bone
sternum/skull
what is the fibrous membrane of bones?
periosteum
what covers narrow cavities?
endosteum
where is red bone marrow found?
sternum, ileum, vertebrae, ribs
where is fatty yellow marrow found?
long bones
when do bones stop remodeling?
20
what is resorption from?
calcium loss
what does vitamin D help?
calcium absorption
which hormones maintain serum calcium levels
PTH and calcitonin
which hormone pulls calcium from the bone to the blood
PTH
which hormone stops resorption
calcitonin
which hormone increases calcium in the blood by promoting absorption of calcium in the GI tract AKA vitamin D
calcitriol