Define Anatomy and Physiology of Bone Structure Flashcards

Chapter 4 skeletal system

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Bone Marrow
Site of blood cell production
Ossification
Gradual process of forming of bones
Cartilage
Strong flexible connective tissue
Osteoblasts
Immature bone cells
Osteocytes
Mature bone cells
Articular cartilage
Covering on epiphysis of bone made up of cartilage, prevents bone rubbing on bone
Cancellous bone
Spongy bone, found inside the bone
Compact bone
Dense or hard exterior of surface bone
Cortical bone
Dense or hard exterior of surface of bone
Diaphysis
Central shaft of bone
Epiphysis
Widening at end of bone
Flat bones
Plate shaped, ex. sternum, scapulae, pelvis
Irregular bone
Irregular shape, ex. vertebrae
Long bones
Longer than they are wide ex. femur, humerus
Medullary cavity
Center of the diaphysis part of bone