Skeletal System Flashcards

1
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Epiphyseal growth plate: successive mitotic division of chondrocytes => columns of chondrocytes

A

Zone of Proliferation

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2
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Exchange of waste & nutrients occurs in compact bone via _________

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Haversian vessels

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3
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Chondroblasts are trapped in ______ in cartilage

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lacunae

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4
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In endochondral ossification, ________ cells from periosteum migrate into medulla, along with growing blood vessels

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Osteoprogenitor

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5
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Bones in limbs are _____ bones

A

long

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6
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type of bone that contains concentric layers with parallel collagen fibers

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lamellar bone

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7
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Nonsynovial joints are joined by ____ tissue

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dense CT

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8
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woven bone is transformed into ______ which helps stabilize & bind fracture together; Important to realign & stabilize, or “set” fracture before this happens

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bony callous

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9
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Epiphyseal growth plate: capillaries of marrow cavity grow from diaphysis into growth plateChondrocytes degenerate; lacunae invaded by osteogenic cells

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Zone of (Cartilage) Degeneration

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10
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2 types of lamellar bone

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compact and cancellous

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11
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resting mesenchymal cells, reside in periosteum& endosteum; Can differentiate into osteoblasts & osteocytes

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Osteoprogenitor cells

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12
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Immediately after fracture, ________ develops—pain, swelling, redness, & heat

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inflammatory response

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13
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In endochondral ossification, complete ossification that occurs at maturity caused by the ________

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closure of epiphysis

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14
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___ joint characterized by extensive movement surrounded by connective tissue capsule (joint capsule)•Lined by thin, discontinuous layer of cells, synovium; secretes a fluid; bathes articular surface•No basement membrane, so not a true epithelium; made of up to 4 cell layers of cells of mesenchymal origin

A

Synovial (diarthoses)

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15
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Concentric layers in lamellar bone are called

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circumferential lamellae

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16
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Secondary function of bone and cartilage

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protection, mineral storage, & hemopoiesis

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17
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evolutionarily derived from notochord in chordates; Formed of concentric layers of fibrocartilage

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intervertebral discs

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18
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production of irregular new bone at edges of articular surfaces; limits range of motion

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Osteophytes (bone spurs)

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19
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Hyaline cartilage is reinforced by what fibers?

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Type 2 collagen

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20
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Epiphyses are composed of ______ bone and covered with ________

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cancellous; hyaline articular cartilage

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21
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Specialized support tissue—extracellular components are mineralized for rigidity & strength

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Bone

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22
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T/F: Cartilage is a vascular connective tissue

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False; avascular

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23
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immature form of bone characterized by random orientation of collagen fibers

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Woven bone

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24
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After formation of fibrous granulation tissue, Mesenchymal cells differentiate into ______, secrete matrix => progressive replacement of granulation tissue by ______ cartilage

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chondroblasts; hyaline

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25
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T/F: Relative strength of bone and cartilage due to properties of ground substance & extracellular fibers

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True

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26
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Joint that is limited movement; joined by dense connective tissue, lacks articular surface

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Nonsynovial

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27
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Concentric bony lamellae laid down by successive layers of _____

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osteoblasts

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28
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What hormone decreases blood calcium levels?

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Calcitonin

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29
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Further mitotic divisions of cartilage lead to produce clusters of ________ cells in cartilage called

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chondrocytes

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30
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Diaphysis is composed of ______ bone in the cortex and _____ bone in the medullary cavity

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compact; cancellous

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31
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Inactive Haversian systems known as _________

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interstitial systems

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32
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Cartilage formation begins with __________ cells that differentiate into chondroblasts

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Stellate mesenchymal cells

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33
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What hormone stimulates osteoblast activity, inhibits osteoclasts leading to bone deposition?

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Calcitonin

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34
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Bony remodeling is followed by invasion of the empty Haversian canal by ______

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osteoblasts

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35
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joint that contains single layer of hyaline cartilage; Unites first rib with sternum; only one in human adult

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Synchondrosis (1’ cartilage joint)

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36
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New cartilage forms within mass

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Interstitial growth

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37
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After hyaline cartilage replaces granulation tissue, ______ and ______ from endosteum & periosteum at edge of wound grow inward, produce meshwork of ______ bone within provisional callous, deposit calcium salts in collagen matrix

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osteoprogenitor cells & osteoblasts; woven

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38
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T/F: Haversian systems oriented perpendicular to long axis of bone

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False; parallel

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39
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Epiphyseal growth plate: blood vessels from marrow cavity grow into cartilage mass;Osteogenic cells differentiate into osteoblasts, congregate on spicules of calcified cartilage matrix to form bony trabeculae

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Zone of Ossification

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40
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in intramembranous ossification, _______ cells differentiate into______, produce osteoid, later mineralizes into bone

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Mesenchymal; osteoblasts

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41
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(hormone) Oversecretion can lead to gigantism, or acromegaly; undersecretion leads to pituitary dwarfism

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Somatotropin (pituitary growth hormone)`

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42
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T/F: Vit D necessary for synthesis of collagen;

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False; Vit C

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43
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associated with consumption of large quantities of red wine, meat,asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel’s sprouts (high in protein and nitrogen); some diuretics used to treat hyper tension can cause it too

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gout

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44
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Endosteal/ periosteal surface depressions where osteoclasts are found

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Howship’s lacunae (resorption bays)

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45
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Periosteum is a layer of ___________ tissue

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fibrous connective tissue

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46
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Damage to annulus fibrosus causes nucleus pulposus to ______

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herniate

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47
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____ part of skeletal system that is semi-rigid; derived from primitive mesenchymal cells; bone precursor

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cartilage

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48
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Spongy & woven bone lack _______; present only in compact lamellar bone

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Haversian system

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49
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After ~1 wk, ______ and _______ proliferate & grow into site

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fibroblasts & capillaries

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50
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Rickets is caused by insufficient dietary _____ and/or ____

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Ca and Vit D

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51
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Osteocytes connected by minute canals called ______ containing cytoplasmic extensions—Communicate with each other via ____________

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canaliculi; gap junctions

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52
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Mineralized component of bone formed by inorganic salts, primarily ____ and _____, in form of ________

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Ca and P; hydroxyapatite crystals

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53
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Osteoclasts function in Ca homeostasis by producing ______ &_______ that digest bone—secreted into ECS by ruffled border

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organic acids; lysozymes

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54
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local, autoimmune rxn in joints => body produces Ab’s that attack joints => pain, damage to articular cartilage; thickening, inflammation of synovial membrane

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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55
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In intramembranous ossification, ______ at periphery continue to divide, provide replacements

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Osteoprogenitor cells

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56
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In endochondral ossification, At maturity, hormonal changes decreases _______ & cartilage plate replaced by ______

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cartilage proliferation; bone

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57
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long bones, vertebrae, pelvis, & base of skull is made via _______ ossification

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endochondral ossification

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58
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Outer periphery of cortical bone arranged in ______ are covered by __________

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circumferential lamellae; dense connective tissue periosteum

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59
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Bone repair process usually takes ______ weeks

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6-12 weeks

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60
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In endochondral ossification, 1’ center of ossification occurs in

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mid-diaphysis

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61
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Shaft of the long bone is called the ______

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diaphysis

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62
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Within center of each osteon is a Haversian canal containing ________

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blood vessels & nerves

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63
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Intervertebral joints are a special type of _____

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symphysis

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64
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Compact bone contains ______; produced via bony remodeling—removal of existing bone by osteoclasts and redeposition of new bone by osteoblasts

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Haversian systems, also called osteons

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65
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T/F: Chondrocytes do not retain the ability to divide

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False

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66
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large, multinucleate cells, probably derived from monocyte-Mφlineage; phagocytic; Actively involved in resorption & remodeling of bone; Usually found on endosteal/ periosteal surface in depressions, called Howship’s lacunae, or resorption bays

A

Osteoclasts

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67
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Inflammation of joints

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arthritis

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68
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Type of cell in synovial joints that resemble macrophages

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Type A (synoviocytes)

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69
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What kinds of cells are Osteoprogenitor cells?

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resting mesenchymal cells

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70
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what are the 2 major forms of bone?

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Woven and lamellar

71
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part of Epiphyseal growth plate: hyaline cartilage with clusters of chondrocytes—no cell proliferation

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Zone of Reserve Cartilage

72
Q

fibroblasts & capillaries forms _______ tissue that becomes progressively more fibrous in chronic phase forming ________ tissue

A

Granulation tissue; Fibrous granulation tissue

73
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Epiphyseal growth plate: chondrocytes greatly enlarge, contain large amounts of glycogen, become vacuolated & calcify

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Zone of Hypertrophy (& Calcification)

74
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In endochondral ossification, ________ in region of metaphysis remains “open”; Allows continuous longitudinal growth

A

Epiphyseal plate

75
Q

Primary function of bone and cartilage

A

support & locomotion/ movement

76
Q

direct replacement of mesenchyme by bone; no cartilage precursor

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Intramembranous ossification

77
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Which hormone stimulates osteoclast activity leading to bone resorption?

A

Parathyroid hormone

78
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Bone has a high affinity for _____ and _______

A

heavy metals and radioactive isotopes

79
Q

Consists of alternating layers of hyaline cartilage & dense connective tissue (contains Type I& Type II collagen); less cellular than either; Lacks perichondrium; found in intervertebral discs, some articular areas—

A

Fibrocartilage

80
Q

parallel bundles of collagen fibers, extend from periosteum or Mm tendon & insert into superficial layer of bone; provide anchorage & support

A

Sharpey’s fibers

81
Q

Most common glycoprotein in cartilage is _______; may have some anti-tumor properties

A

chondronectin

82
Q

Matrix of hydrated cartilage, contains ~ 60-80% _____, bound to ________; accounts for its flexibility and incompressibility

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H2O; proteoglycans

83
Q

In skull, syndesmoses progressively replaced by bone to become _______

A

synostosis

84
Q

GAGs of ground substance of bone consist mostly of

A

hyaluronic acid & chondroitin sulfate, as well as keratin sulfate

85
Q

Mature, compact bone consists of ~ 70% ______ & 30% _______

A

inorganic salts; organic matrix

86
Q

Dense fibrous tissue between bones

A

Syndesmosis

87
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Epiphyseal growth plate: division ceases; chondrocytes ↑ in size

A

Zone of Maturation

88
Q

Osteoblasts trapped within lacunae of osteoid, become _______

A

osteocytes

89
Q

Ends of long bones are called

A

epiphysis

90
Q

Treatment for osteoporosis includes

A

Oral Ca and Vit D; chondrotin, gulcosamine , and gelatin

91
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In _____ ossification, Mesenchymal cells differentiate directly into osteoblasts, begin synthesizing osteoid at multiple sites, (multiple centers of ossification) within membrane—no cartilage precursor; Mineralization follows with subsequent fusion of adjacent centers of ossification

A

intramembranous

92
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Tendency for all _____ cartilage to calcify with age, via deposition of calcium phosphate crystals within matrix; eventually replaced by bone

A

hyaline

93
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In endochondral ossification, two secondary centers of ossification occur in _______; mineralization spreads across cartilage matrix

A

epiphyses

94
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Thick cartilage contains blood vessels in _________

A

secondary cartilage canals

95
Q

Fracture where there is bone broken in several pieces

A

Comminuted fracture

96
Q

Progressive build-up of osteophytes, osteoarthritis or trauma can lead to _____

A

ankylosis

97
Q

removal of existing bone by osteoclasts and redeposition of new bone by osteoblasts

A

bony remodeling

98
Q

In endochondral ossification, After closure, growth plate persists as ______ in metaphysis, visible on X-rays

A

epiphyseal line

99
Q

Resulting woven bone from endochondral ossification is extensively remodeled by _______ & ____ growth => lamellar bone

A

resorption; appostional

100
Q

Synovial joints are made up of 4 layers of synovial cells of ________ origin

A

mesenchymal

101
Q

Mature bone cells

A

Osteocytes

102
Q

Fluid that bathes the articular surface of a synovial joint

A

synovial fluid

103
Q

central core of viscous ground substance in the intervertebral disc

A

nucleus pulposus

104
Q

roughly polygonal, mesenchymal cells derived from osteoprogenitor cells; Very basophilic due to synthesis of large amounts of protein & proteoglycans

A

Osteoblasts

105
Q

Type of cartilage found in knee, mandible [TMJ], shoulder, sternum—ligaments, tendons, joint capsules, pubic symphysis)

A

Fibrocartilage

106
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Vit C deficiency => ______; bone matrix not calcified•Can also lead to weakening of collagen in ligaments(especially periodontal ligament => loose teeth)•Breakdown of scars/ old wounds, which break open & bleed

A

scurvy

107
Q

part of the long bone that is a Flared region between epiphysis & diaphysis; contains epiphyseal plate of long bones

A

metaphysis

108
Q

_______ are responsible for calcification of matrix via secretion of matrix vesicles

A

Osteoblasts

109
Q

Type of cartilage found in external ear, auditory & Eustacian canals, epiglottis, & larynx)

A

Elastic

110
Q

What kind of fibers are found in Fibrocartilage?

A

Type 1 and 2 collagen

111
Q

modified, folded plasma membrane, containing microvilli-like structures that secrete organic acids and lysozymes into ECS that are produced by osteoclasts that function in Ca homeostasis

A

Ruffled border

112
Q

T/F: In endochondral ossification, Calcification of cartilage matrix inhibits diffusion of nutrients that leads to death of chondrocytes & spread of osteoblasts

A

True

113
Q

replacement of articular cartilage with fibrovascular tissue

A

Pannus

114
Q

Consists of several distinct zones in transition from cartilage to bone

A

Epiphyseal growth plate

115
Q

What is the last long bone in humans to close around 18-20?

A

femur

116
Q

Periosteum contains what cells?

A

fibroblasts and osteoprogenitor cells

117
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In acute phase (first few days) ______ first to arrive, infiltrate hematoma, then (both phagocytic) to clean up site of injury

A

neutrophils; macrophages

118
Q

Woven bone is later remodeled into _____ bone

A

lamellar

119
Q

Treatment of scurvy

A

Fruits and Veg high in VIt C (citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes; also guavas)

120
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Fracture where there is no break in skin

A

Simple or closed fracture

121
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Internal marrow cavity of bones lined by

A

endosteum

122
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Repair in cartilage is limited because repair requires blood flow; this results in production of _________ tissue

A

dense connective tissue

123
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Type of cell in synovial joints resemble fibroblasts

A

Type B

124
Q

replacement of cartilage precursor by bone

A

Endochondral ossification

125
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Bony callous progressively remodelled into _______

A

mature lamellar bone

126
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Clusters of chondrocytes that can be separated by extracellular matrix (territorial vs. interterritorial) are called

A

isogenous groups

127
Q

pitting, erosion => pain, swelling, thickening of joint capsule; occurs following osteoarthritis

A

eburnation

128
Q

Cartilage contains extracellular matrix of amorphous ground substance containing ________

A

collagen

129
Q

Which hormone increases blood calcium and decreases renal excretion by kidneys?

A

Parathyroid hormone

130
Q

Varying levels of _____ and ______ produce the different types of cartilage

A

matrix; fibers

131
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Part of the long bone that contains red (hematopoietic) marrow or yellow (fatty) marrow

A

Medullary cavity

132
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Peripheral zone of dense connective tissue containing fibroblasts, collagen, and immature chondroblasts; surrounds cartilage

A

Perichondrium

133
Q

Thin continuous later of cells surrounding synovial joint

A

synovium

134
Q

joint that contains two hyaline cartilage surfaces connected by fibrocartilage plate

A

Symphysis—(2’cartilage joint)

135
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Outer margin of osteon is delimited by the ______

A

cement line

136
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Osteoblasts mature into ______ within lacunae after matrix mineralizes

A

osteocytes

137
Q

Fracture where there is damage to skin exposing bone

A

Compound or open fracture

138
Q

Newer osteoporosis meds _____ bind phosphates in GI tract, minimize absorption•Possible side effects include mandibular necrosis

A

Fosamax

139
Q

____ bone contains network of thin, bony trabeculae and open spaces

A

Cancellous

140
Q

Contain alkaline phosphatase, bud off osteoblasts into matrix, causing precipitation of mineral salts

A

Matrix vesicles

141
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Arise from stellate mesenchymal cells; grow and synthesize ground substance and fibrous extracellular matrix in cartilage

A

Chondroblasts

142
Q

When osteoid mineralizes in endochondral ossification, it forms

A

periosteal cuff

143
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Invasion of site by blood vessels in cartilage frequently results in death of _____ & formation of _______

A

chondrocytes; bone

144
Q

Osteoblasts responsible for synthesis of extracellular matrix & collagen, collectively referred to as

A

osteoid

145
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Perichondrium is made up of what cells?

A

Fibroblasts, collagen, and immature chondroblasts

146
Q

GAGs in cartilage include

A

hyaluronic acid, (non-sulfated), chondroitin sulfate & heparin sulfate

147
Q

Blood fills fracture site leads to a ______

A

hematoma

148
Q

More mature chondrocytes present at ______________

A

center of cartilage pass

149
Q

In endochondral ossification, Precursor of long bone formed of

A

hyaline cartilage

150
Q

deposit of urates & uric acid crystals in joints (especially fingers & toes);Extremely painful

A

Gout

151
Q

bone matrix doesn’t calcify normally in children during growth => soft, deformed bones; can be permanent

A

Rickets

152
Q

Exchange of metabolites occurs via diffusion through __________ which limits the thickness of mature cartilage

A

ground substance

153
Q

External surface of bone covered by ______—layer of fibrous connective tissue

A

periosteum

154
Q

progressive degeneration & loss of articular cartilage

A

Osteoarthritis

155
Q

in adults, insufficient Ca & Vit D can lead to _____ (failure of mineralization) => softening of bone

A

osteomalacia

156
Q

What hormones stimulates growth especially epiphyseal cartilage and bone; decreases blood Ca?

A

Somatotropin (pituitary growth hormone)

157
Q

In intramembranous ossification, Bone produced is______ bone—later remodeled by osteoclasts & osteoblasts to form ______ bone

A

woven; compact

158
Q

New cartilage forms at surface of pre-existing cartilage; more common

A

appositional growth

159
Q

The _____ cartilage is the precursor for bone in most of the skeleton

A

Hyaline

160
Q

______ Forms annulus fibrosus around central core of viscous ground substance, nucleus pulposus

A

concentric layers of fibrocartilage

161
Q

bony fusion of joint with loss of mobility

A

ankylosis

162
Q

In appositional growth, new chondrocytes are derived mesenchymal cells of the _________; differentiate first into chondroblasts

A

inner perichondrium

163
Q

Osteoblasts become trapped in ______ in osteoid matrix & mature into _______

A

lacunae; osteocytes

164
Q

vault of skull is made via _____ ossification

A

intramembranous ossification

165
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Histologically similar to hyaline cartilage (contains Type IIcollagen), with addition of large #’s of elastic fibers in extracellular matrix

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Elastic cartilage

166
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loss of bone mass•Resorption by osteoclasts exceeds deposition by osteoblasts•Common problem in post-menopausal women, possibly due to ↓ estrogen levels

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Osteoporosis

167
Q

Bone growth is controlled by what hormones?

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growth hormone, thyroid hormone, & sex hormones

168
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Precursor for bone in most of skeleton; Characterized by small aggregates of chondrocytes in amorphous matrix of ground substance, reinforced with Type II collagen fibers

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Hyaline cartilage

169
Q

Elastic cartilage contains what fibers?

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Type 2 collagen and elastic fibers

170
Q

Cartilage Found in articular surfaces, growth plates, nasal septum, costal cartilage (ribs), tracheal & bronchial rings;

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Hyaline

171
Q

When fracture site completely bridged by woven bone, it leads to ______

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bony union

172
Q

Longitudinal Haversian canals are connected by ________

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transverse Volkmann’s canals

173
Q

_______ cells and ______ secrete osteoid

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Osteoprogenitor; osteoblasts