Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
development of bone cells
A
1) osteoblast
2) osteocyte
3) osteoclast
2
Q
diaphysis
A
cylinder shaft
3
Q
epiphysis
A
end of bone, full of spongy bone
4
Q
epiphyseal line
A
replaces growth plate
5
Q
metaphysis
A
neck of bone
6
Q
red marrow
A
maker of RBC
7
Q
yellow marrow
A
fat
8
Q
periosteum
A
lines outside of bone, pain sensitive
9
Q
compact bone
A
dense with concentric circles
osteon & Haversian system
10
Q
spongy bone
A
interlinking trabeculae
canaliculi carry blood
11
Q
endochondral ossification
A
1) ephyseal plate (cartilage)
2) cartilage to bone
3) plate to line as bones mature
12
Q
intramembranous ossification
A
bone develops from fibrous tissue
much faster
flat bones
before birth
13
Q
process
A
projection
14
Q
trochanter
A
process of femur
15
Q
tuberosity
A
elevation/process usually on end of bone
