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7 Cards in this Set
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Compact Bone |
Dense |
Bone shaft; repeating units called osteons |
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Spongy Bone |
Loose |
Bone ends; red and yellow marrow |
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Periosteum |
Outer covering |
Outside of bone |
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Osteocytes |
Bone cells; normal
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Osteoblasts |
Form new bone;increased calcium |
Increase bone strength |
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Osteoclasts |
Destroy bone; decreased calcium |
Provide calcium when dietary levels low |
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Cartilage |
Flexible but provides support |
Found on ends of ribs, knees, outer ear |
