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Bones
MedScience
25
Health Care
11th Grade
08/19/2008

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Term
Epiphysis
Definition
End of bone (outside of growing plates)
Term
Diaphysis
Definition
length of bone
Term

Osteoblasts

and where do they form

Definition

new bone cells

end of the diaphysis

Term
compact bone
Definition
solid,hard and strong. (middle of bone)
Term
spongy bone and what it is filled with and where is it located on the bone
Definition
contains network of bone;spaces filled with marrow. (towards end)
Term
Marrow
Definition
soft spongelike material in the cavities.
Term
increased horomal prodution during puberty creates:
Definition
rapid bone growth
Term
during puberty ostoblasts are...
Definition
creating bone faster than the cartilage is expanding
Term
ossification
Definition
formation of bone
Term
the growth zone decreases in size with..
Definition
sudden ossification
Term
epiphyseal plate
Definition
growth plate
Term
When does gowth suddenly stop in length and height?
Definition
ends at sexual and physical maturity
Term
Layers of the bone
Definition

1. Periosteum

2.endeosteum

3.Marrrow (in the middle)

Term
How do bones grow in width?
List an example
Definition
by adding osteoblasts to the outer surface of the diaphysis.
EX-Excersize -weights
Term
What can be a problem of width in bones?
Definition
they get too big
Term
Solution to keep bones a good size?
Definition
Osteoclasts.
Term
how do osteoclasts work?
Definition
secrete enzyms to dissolve the bone from the inside. The canal then fills w/ yellow marrow and cells that provide WBC's
Term
What are bones made of
Definition
osteo-bone
cytes-cells
Term
organic material and percent?
Definition
collagen-gives bone flexibility, 35 %
Term
imorganic material and percent
Definition

calcuim phosphate

calcium carbonate

magnesium phosphate

65%

Term
Bone formation of embryo
Definition
First skel. made of collagen, then
catrtilage begins to form.
real bones develop in the 8th week of development.
OSSIFICATION
Term

Bone formation at birth

and give two names for it

Definition
joint hasnt closed on head. called soft spot or fontanel
Term
Persiosteum
Definition
tought,fiberous tissue.
contains nerves, blood and lymph vessels
Term
endosteum
Definition
lines medullary canal
Term
Mineral Salts
Definition
gives bone hardness
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