Unit 7 - Histology of Bone Flashcards
1
Q
Haversian canal
A
Central canal
2
Q
Volkmann’s canal
A
Perforating canal
3
Q
Lacunae
A
Osteocytes are inside
4
Q
Periosteum (superficial)
A
Dense, irregular collagenous connection tissue; rich in blood vessels
5
Q
Bone shapes
A
Long, short, flat, irregular
6
Q
Long bone shape
A
Femur
7
Q
Short bone
A
Carpals
8
Q
Flat bone
A
Clavicle, ribs
9
Q
Irregular
A
Vertebrae
10
Q
Bone structures
A
Diaphysis, epiphysis, articular surface
11
Q
Diaphysis
A
Shaft of long bone
12
Q
Epiphysis
A
Ends of long bone
13
Q
Articular surface
A
Cartilage
14
Q
Red bone marrow
A
All bloods cells originate here
15
Q
Yellow bone marrow
A
Adipose tissue/fat