The Human Skeleton Flashcards

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1
Q

In a mineralized matrix, there is no _______

A

diffusion

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2
Q

Protoplasmic (arm) extension of adjacent cells connect within ______ to move _____ to “the students in the back of the classroom”

A

canaliculi

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3
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Waste, nutrients, gases, etc. diffuse from ___ to ___

A

cell to cell

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4
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osteogenisis

A

formation of bone

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5
Q

Every bone consists of _____ and ____ bone

A

compact and spongy

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6
Q

Intramembranous ossification is specific to the _______ area

A

skull area

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7
Q

Endochondral ossification is specific to _______ (more common)

A

the rest of the body (besides the skull)

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8
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Intramembranous Ossification forms mainly ___ bones of the skull, the bone develops between layers of the ____ membrane, and it can be seen in ______ (baby soft spot)

A

flat bones; fibrous; fontanels

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9
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Endochondral Ossification forms mainly ____ bones of the body, the _____ is formed first (like a rubber dog bone), _____ replaces the cartilage over time, but some cartilage remains at the ______

A

Long bones; cartilage model; bone; epiphyseal (growth) plate

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