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20 Cards in this Set
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Epiphysis |
Knobby region at the end of a long bone |
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Diaphysis |
Cylindrical long part of a long bone between both ends |
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Epiphyseal plate |
Layer of hyaline cartilage between long bone diaphysis, allows longitudinal growth |
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Endosteum |
Layer of cells lining the inner surface of the bone in the medullary cavity |
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Collagen |
Fibers that are strong, Flexible protein found in connective tissue |
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Medullary Cavity |
The central cavity of bone shafts wear red or yellow bone marrow is stored |
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Difference between red and yellow bone marrow |
Red has more red blood cells and platelets. Yellow his white blood cells and has that color because it has fat cells and can change into red |
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Periosteum |
Dense layer of vascular connective tissue covering bones except at joint surfaces |
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Flat bones |
Broad flat plates for protection |
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Irregular bone |
Cannot be grouped |
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Haversian canal |
Tubes in bone containing blood vessels |
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Vilkmann's canal |
Channels in bone that transmit blood vessels from the Perio stem and communicate with haversian canal's |
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Concentric Lamallae |
Tubular layers in bone surrounding the central canal in an osteon |
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Lacunae |
Unfilled space or gap |
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Canaliculi |
Small channel or duct |
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Osteocytes |
Bone cell formed from osteoblast |
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Spongy bone |
Filled with embryonic connective tissue over or bone marrow |
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Trabeculae |
Supporting structure |
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Short bones |
Provide support and stability with little movement |
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Sesamoid bones |
Small independent and bone developed in a tendon |
