Unit 2: Skeletal System Flashcards
What is the middle of a long bone called?
Diaphysis
What are the two ends of a long bone called?
Epiphysis (proximal and distal)
What is articular cartilage and what does it do
A layer of cartilage that covers the end of a long bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
What is the purpose of articular cartilage
To form a smooth, low friction area for bones to rub together
What is red bone marrow in a long bone
Spongy-like surface that makes red and white blood cells
What is an epiphysial plate
Location in a long bone where bone will grow longer as development occurs. No bone marrow in this area.
How do doctors know when a person has finished developing through the X-ray of a long bone
When an epiphysial plate turns into an epiphysial line: the epiphysial plate is no longer depositing bone material to help it grow.
What is yellow bone marrow? Functions? Locations?
Runs down the diaphysis of long bone and fills the Medullary cavity. Helps in storage of fat and nutrients to grow the bone. (Exception: if in immediate need of blood in body, can convert back to red bone marrow)
What are the two types of bone in a long bone
Cancellous bone (spongy) and compact bone
What is the function of compact bone?
To make bone strong. Dense, close-packed bone that does not break easily
What are the two functions of cancellous bone?
- Place for bone marrow to exist. 2. makes bone lighter
What is the function of arteries in a long bone
- to deliver nutrients. 2.to take red blood cells throughout the body
What is the outer layer of the long bone called
Periosteum: thin layer of tissue
What is the purpose of the periosteum
To have a layer of osteoblasts (bone-making cells) around the bone so that bones can grow thicker, remodel, or heal.
What is the inner layer of a long bone called
Endosteum
What is ossification?
process by which new bone is created
What is remodelling?
further development of bone (continuous process where bone is created and destroyed)
What are osteoblasts?
bone-forming cells that secrete a protein in which there are osteoids
What are osteoids?
gelatin-like substance that is dischared from osteoblasts.
How is compact bone formed?
it begins as cartilage. Osteoblasts within the cartilage discharge osteoid. These deposit minerals into the cartilage, converting (ossifying) it into bone.
How is cancellous bone formed?
Begin as fibrous membranes. Osteoblasts release osteoid, which forms spongy bone. The development of the bone develops outwards from the center in membranes.