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Name the components of the compact bone
list all
A calcium phosphate complex that is the primary mineral component of bone.
hydroxyapatite
The compact noncancellous portion of bone that consists largely of concentric lamellar osteons and interstitial lamellae.
compact bone
Various passages in compact bone through which blood vessels, nerve fibers, and lymphatics pass.
haversian canal
A thin layer of connective tissue that lines the walls of the bone marrow cavities and haversian canals
endosteum
The cell associated with the growth and development of bone
osteoblasts
An osteoblast that has become embedded within the bone matrix, occupying a bone lacuna
osteocyte
Connects the osteocytes with eachother and with the Haversian canal.
canaliculi
Run at right angles to the Haverisian canal,transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone
Volkmanns's canals
Bone in which the spicules surround blood-filled spaces called cancelli. Spaces between blood and bone cells are small,
cancellous or spongy bone
Functions of Compact bone.
Support against gravity, protection from direct trauma,trasmission of muscular force, make blood cells, Ca++ Storage
The production of red blood cells
hemotopoiesis
Portion of a long bone between the ends or extremities, which are cylinder, with outer wall composed of compact bone
diaphysis
The wider part at the end of the shaft of a long bone, joins the shank of the bone to its heads
metaphysis
The end of a long bone;composed of layers of compact bone lined with cacellous bone
epiphysis
seed shaped bones
patella
Actively involved in blood cell generation
red marrow
Dormant and is dominated by the presence of fat cells that give it its color
yellow marrow
The marrow cavity in the shaft of a long bone;hollow contains no bone tissue
medullary cavity
An opening in the compact bone tat allows for the passage of nutrient artery and nutrient vein
nutrient foreman
An artery of variable origin that supplies the medullary cavity of a long bone
nutrient artery
formation of bone in the emryonic development is called?
osteogenesis
Flat bones if the skull, the clavicle and mandible are formed by a method called?
intramembranous osteogenesis
If the connective tissue precursor is in the form of cartilage , the formation of bone is called?
endochondral osteogenesis
Collagen fibers of the matrix are arranged irregularly in the form of interlacing networks
woven bone
The thin plate of cartilage between the epiphysis and the metaphysis of a growing long bone.
epiphyseal plate
Composed of collegen and anchor the periosteum to the underlying bone.
Sharpey's fibers
By the time of maturity, the epiphyseal plate has become fully calcified to form the metaphysis. At this point no further ______________ of the bone is possible.
lengthening
In adults, bone mass is maintained by a balance between _______________ and ________________ .
deposition;dissolution
Giant migrating cells that crawl across periosteal and endosteal surfaces, releasing enzymes and acid that dissolve bone; cause cell breakdown
osteoclasts
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that promotes growth of the body, especially by stimulating release of somatomedin, and that influences the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids
growth hormone (hGH)
Necessary for calcium uptake from the diet, thus an adequate amount is necessary for bone growth and maintenance of of bone mass after maturity
1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol (Vit D)
A hormone that is made by the parathyroid gland and that is critical to calcium balance, also stimulates retention of Calcium by the kidneys
parathormone (PTH)
Thyroid secretion that acts to protect against increase in plasma Calcium by stimulating bone formation
calcitonin
Stimulate bone growth, contributing to the growth spurt of puberty;also responsible for changes between male and female bone structure after puberty
sex hormones (estrogen;testosterone)
Articular surfaces can be easily defines as ?
joints
A shallow depression;the term fovea is also used for such features
fossa
Small articular surface or site of attachment of a tendon or ligament
facet
rounded articular surface that forms part of a sliding joint
condyle
raised area of a condyle, typically the site of attachment of ligaments for that joint
epicondyle
Grooved articular surface that has the appearance of a pulley
trochlea
proximal end of a long bone in which the metaphysis and epiphysis are expanded to increase the size of the articular surface
Head
Literally means "little hammer" the distal end of the tibia and fibula such projections that articulate with the talus of the foot to form the ankle bone
malleolus
A distinct projection from the bone surface.
process
Pointed process
spine
elongated line or ridge
crest
small/large rounded process, typically a site of attachment for a tendon or ligament;greater and lesser trochanters
tubercle/tuberosity
hook shaped process
hamulus
horn shaped process
cornu
Wing shaped process
ala
Round or oval opening allowing passage of nerves and blood
vessels.
foreman
Narrow slit like opening
fissure
Groove or trench in which nerves, blood vessels or tendons lie
sulcus
Tubular passage containing soft tissue
meatus
Refers to cavity filled with air, and lined with mucus membrane(found only in the skull)
sinus
Tough flexible connective tissue;lacks blood and lymphatic vessels
cartilage
Lays down cartilage.
chondroblasts
Chondroblasts entrapped in cavities (lacunae) in the tissue they
have created in a manner reminiscent of the entrapment of
osteoblasts in growing bone.
chondrocytes
A membranous capsule that surrounds most cartilaginous
structures.
perichondrium
Wing shaped process
ala
Round or oval opening allowing passage of nerves and blood
vessels.
foreman
Narrow slit like opening
fissure
Groove or trench in which nerves, blood vessels or tendons lie
sulcus
Tubular passage containing soft tissue
meatus
Refers to cavity filled with air, and lined with mucus membrane(found only in the skull)
sinus
Tough flexible connective tissue;lacks blood and lymphatic vessels
cartilage
Lays down cartilage.
chondroblasts
Chondroblasts entrapped in cavities (lacunae) in the tissue they
have created in a manner reminiscent of the entrapment of
osteoblasts in growing bone.
chondrocytes
A membranous capsule that surrounds most cartilaginous
structures.
perichondrium
Name 3 types of cartilage.
hyaline;fibrous;elastic
A glassy, translucent material that forms the bearing surfaces of
joints between long bones and makes up the costal cartilages of
the ribs. It supports the flexible portion of the nose and forms the
cartilaginous rings of the trachea.
hyaline cartilage
Makes up the intervertebral discs that separate vertebrae of the
spinal column and forms a shock-absorbing pad that protects the
knee joint.(meniscus)
fibrous cartilage
Contains elastin fibers as well as collagen fibers, making it
stretchier than other types of cartilage. This is the material that
gives the skin and lung wall their elasticity.
elastic cartilage
Junctions between bones in the skeleton
joints
A joint that is immobile.
synarthrotic joint
Joints that are slightly flexible.
amphiarthrotic joint
Joints that are freely flexible.
diarthrotic joint
Structurally joints can be categorized as?
fibrous;cartilaginous or synovial
The bones are bound tightly together;these joints are generally
synarthrotic.
fibrous joints
A link of cartilage connects the bones.
cartilaginous joints
A cartilaginous joint cavity formed at the ends of the jointed
bones.
synovial joints
Formed by the extension of the periosteum of the two jointed
bones, surrounding a cartilaginous joint cavity. Within the
capsule is a synovial membrane, containing a small amount of
synovial fluid;amphiarthrotic joints
articular capsule
Within the capsule is a ____________, containing a small amount of synovial fluid;bursa;diarthrotic joints
synovial membrane
Types of Synovial Joints
Plane;Hinge;Pivot;Condyloid;Saddle;ball and Socket
The articular surfaces are flat planes. Only short gliding
movements are possible, and neither bone can rotate around its
axis.
Plane Joint
A round end of one bone fits into a ring formed by an encircling
ligament on the end of the other bone, allowing the first bone to
rotate around its long axis.
pivot joint
The jointed articular surfaces fit together like a rider and saddle,
allowing the same range of motion as condyloid joints but with
more protection against lateral forces.
saddle joints
The characteristic feature is an articular surface shaped like a
trough into which a mating cylindrical surface fits. This allows
movement like that of a swinging door. Examples: elbow, ankle,
knee.
hinge joint
An egg-shaped articular surface on one bone fits into an oval
concavity in the mating bone, allowing both side-to-side and
back-and-forth movement planes but not rotation. Examples: the
knuckles, wrist.
condyloid joint
A spherical head fits into a corresponding socket, giving
universal movement, including axial rotation. Examples: the
shoulder and hip.
ball-and-socket
joint
List Cranial bones
Frontal;Parietal;Temporal;Occipital:Sphenoid:Ethmoid
An immovable joint.
suture
Suture that joins frontal to parietal
coronal suture
Suture that joins parietal to parietal
Sagittal suture
Suture that joins temporals to parietals
Squamosal suture
Suture that joins occipital to parietals
Lambdoidal suture
Suture that joins occipital to temporals
Occiptomastoid suture
The point at which the coronal suture unites with the sagittal
suture.
bregma
The point at which the coronal suture unites with the sagittal suture is the region of the anterior fontanel, one of two “soft spots” in infants.
anterior fontanel
Exists at the juncture of lambdoidal and sagittal sutures; within
two years after birth this fontanel closes to form the lambda.
posterior fontanel
At the juncture of lambdoidal and sagittal sutures, formed when
this fontanel closes within two years after birth.
lambda
The facial skeleton consist of __________ bones.
fifteen (15)
Forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place.
mandible
Articulates with all the facial bones-from upper jaw and central part of face
maxilla
Forms posterior part of hard palate and nasal cavity
palatine
Lacrimal groove carries lacrimal duct to drain tears from orbit to nasal cavity.
lacrimal
forms bridge of nose and attachment points for nasal cartilages
Nasal
Articulate with zygomatic processes of temporal bones to form zygomatic arch
Zygomatic
Contribute to complex surface of nasal cavity
Inferior nasal concha (conchae)
Forms inferior part of nasal septum.
Vomer
Supports the tongue-no articulations to other facial bones
Hyoid
the adult vertebral column consist of ____________ vertebrae.
twenty-six (26)
Cushions consisting of a rather tough outer annulus fibrosus surrounding a softer nucleus pulposus that separates the twenty-six vertebrae in the adult vertebral column.
intervertebral disc
In the adult vertebral column, the outer tough part of the intervertebral discs.
annulus fibrosus
Within the intervertebral discs, the soft interior surrounded by a tough outer annulus fibrosus.
nucleus pulposus
A feature common to all vertebrae, a depression in which the intervertebral disc rests.
centrum
Project posteriorley from the centrum and support the two superior and two inferior articular processes, points of contact between adjacent vertebrae.
bilateral pedicles
Points of contact between adjacent vertebrae.
articular processes
Extends toward the midline from each articular process, forming a roof over the vertebral foramen, the opening through which the spinal cord passes.
lamina
Bilateral branches of the spinal cord that pass in the spaces between the pedicles of adjacent vertebrae.
spinal nerves
The vertebral column is divided into 5 regions, which are?
Cevical;Thoracic;Lumbar;Sacral;Coccygeal
Articulates with the occipital condyles and permits head movement in the saggital plane.
C1 (cervical 1)
Allows side to side rotation of the head
C2 (cervical 2) Axis
Serve as the joint surfaces for the heads of ribs.
superior facets
A cartilaginous synarthrotic joint, the breastbone.
sternum
Located on the rib in the inferior inner surface that carries a costal
nerve and blood vessels.
costal groove
Three pairs of false ribs that articulate to the next superior rib through costal cartilages.
vertebrochondral ribs
The sternum consist of 3 sections called?
Manubrium;Body;Xiphoid Process
Located in the center of the superior edge of the manubrium section of the sternum.
jugular notch
Joins the medial end of the clavicle.
clavicular notch
A ridge that marks the hinge joint between the manubrium and the body
sternal angle
Part of the sternum, located between the body and xiphoid
process.
xiphisternal joint
One of distinguishing features is the side-to-side dimension of body is larger than anterior-posterior dimension; transverse foramina are present in the transverse processes.
cervical vertebrae
Vertebrae that are jointed to the ribs.
thoracic vertebrae
The five sturdy and massive vertebrae in the vertebral column that receive the most stress. The large muscles of the back attach to them.
lumbar vertebrae T
Allow the passage of sacral spinal nerves.
sacral foramina
Formed by fused vertebral spines.
sacral crest
The lamina of the fifth sacral vertebra ordinarily do not fuse so that the sacral canal ends in an opening, on the inferoanterior surface of the sacrum.
sacral hiatus
Small triangular bone composed of three to five fused vertebrae
coccyx
Consists of the limb bones and their girdles.
appendicular skeleton
A complete girdle that consists of the sacrum and a pair of coxal bones.
pelvic girdle
An incomplete circle of bones that consists of the clavicles or
collarbones and scapulae or shoulder blades.
pectoral girdle
Armpit.
axilla
The joint with the humerus of the arm.
glenoid cavity
The posterior surface of the scapula bears a prominent spine that widens at its lateral end to form an articulation with the clavicle.
acromion
Projects anteriorly from the superior scapular border. This is the
attachment of the biceps muscle and for ligaments that bind the
clavicle to the scapula.
coracoid process
An attachment site for the deltoid muscle of the shoulder.
deltoid tuberosity
One of two condyles at the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the radius.
capitulum
Serves as attachment site for ligaments and muscles
medial/lateral epicondyle
A flat ligament that binds the radius and the ulna.
interosseous membrane
The radius and ulna are bound together by a flat ligament, the
interosseous membrane, which forms a freely movable ____________.
syndesmosis
Bones of the wrist
carpal bones
Bones of the palm
metacarpal
Bones of the fingers
phalanges (phalanx)
A complete girdle that consists of the sacrum and a pair of coxal
bones.
pelvic girdle
Within the pelvic girdle, consists of an inferior body and a superior ala.
ilium
Consists of a heavy body and a lighter ramus that, anteriorly, joins the pubis.
ischium
At the point of the fusion of three the ilium, ischium, and pubis in which a deep socket articulates with the head of the femur.
acetabulum
An amphiarthrotic cartilaginous joint.
pubic symphysis
The ilium consist of an inferior body and a ______________.
superior ala
Within the pelvic girdle, the superior margin of the ala.
iliac crest
In the ilium, a deep notch through which the sciatic nerve passes from the sacral spinal cord to the thigh.
greater sciatic notch
Consists of a heavy body and a lighter ramus that, anteriorly,
joins the pubis.
ischium
The ischium consists of a heavy body and a lighter ramus that,
anteriorly, joins the pubis.
ramus
Bears the weight of the sitting body.
ischial tuberosity
A landmark of the ischium.
lesser sciatic notch
An attachment site for a ligament that runs from ischium to
sacrum.
ischial spine
The anterior border of the pubis.
pubic crest
A ridge of bone that runs from the pubic crest across the medial
face of the ilium to the sacrum.
pelvic brim
A large opening in the space between the pubis and the ischium, closed by a fibrous membrane.
obturator foramen
Connect the medial meniscus with the medial epicondyle.
cruciate ligaments
Found on the anterior surface of the tibia just inferior to the condyles, the point of attachment of the patellar tendon.
tibial tuberosity
Forms the medial bulge of the ankle.
medial malleolus
Forms the lateral bulge of the ankle.
lateral malleolus
The bones of the foot are:
tarsals, metatarsals;phalanges
A tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula.
talus
Tarsal bone that forms the heel.
calcaneus