Process Of Bone Growth Flashcards
1
Q
What do bones start as
A
Cartilage
2
Q
What process makes the bones harder
A
OSSification
3
Q
Where do the bones lengthen
A
At epiphyseal plates
4
Q
What do osteoblasts do
A
Bring calcium to the bone for growth
5
Q
What do the bones usually stop growing
A
Around 20
6
Q
Once the bone is fully grown what does it create
A
Epiphyseal line
7
Q
With age what do bones loose
A
There strength and density
8
Q
What are osteoclasts
A
Bones that deteriorate bones so they can be remodelled back to normal
