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KYCOM Block 2
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Biology
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09/09/2012

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what are the functions of bone
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support fleshy structures, protect organs, permit movement, harbor bone marrow, store calcium and phosphate, metabolically active
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does bone bleed when it breaks, why
Definition
yes, because it is highly vacular
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what type of tissue is bone
Definition
connective tissue
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what does bone tissue contain
Definition
matrix and cellylar elements
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describe bone matrix
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mineralized intracellular material
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what types of cells are in bone
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osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts
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where are osteocytes found
Definition
in spaces (lacunae) in the matrix
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what do osteoblasts do
Definition
make organic compounds (mostly collagen I) in bone matrix on top of old matrix
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what do osteoclasts do
Definition
reabsorb bone
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what are canliculi
Definition
cylindrical spaces that penetrate bone matrix
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what is the function of canliculi
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allow exchange of materials between osteocytes and blood capillaries because things cannot diffuse across bone matrix
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what is the tissue lining the external and internal surfaces of bone called
Definition
endosteum and periosteum
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what cells are in the endosteum and periostrum
Definition
osteogenic cells
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what compounds to osteoblasts make
Definition
type I collagen, peoteoglycans, glycoproteins
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where are osteoblasts found
Definition
surface of bone tissue side by side
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what does an active osteoblast look like
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cuboidal to columnar with a basophilic cytoplasm
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what does an inactive osteoblast look like
Definition
flattened with less basophilia
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where are osteocytes located
Definition
one in each lacunae with their cytoplasmic process in the canaliculi
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how do single osteocytes in lacunae communicate
Definition
with gap junctions through canliculi, they exchange things between cells and across the ECM
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describe the shape and contents of osteocytes
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flat almond shape, reduced RER and golgi, more condensed chromatin
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what happens when an osteocyte dies
Definition
it is reabsorbed, but they are usually long living
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describe the shape and contents of an osteoclast
Definition
large, multinucleated (5-50), motile, when active the portion facing the matrix is folded into irregular projections called the ruffled border
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where do osteoclasts come from
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fusion of bone marrow derived from mononuclear cells
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where are osteoclasts found, why
Definition
in depressions in the matrix called howship's lacunae because they ate away some of the bone and are sinking into it (depressed pirate, arg :( )
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what is the ruffled border, what does it do, what surrounds it
Definition
irregular projections on an active osteoclast on the portion facing the bone matrix, the site of adhesion between cell and bone matrix with villi entering matrix, creates a sealed microenivorment for bone reabsorption to occur, surrounded by clear zone
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what do osteoclasts do to break down bone
Definition
secrete collagenase and other enzymes. pump protons (acid) into the subcellular pocket dissolving the calcium salt crystals and digest the collagen of the matrix with collagenases
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why is parathyroid hormone released, what happens when it is
Definition
it is released because more calcium is needed in the blood. parathyroid binds to receptors on osteroblasts turning them off and making them release osteoclast activating factor so osteoclast activity will increase and bone will be broken down and Ca will enter the blood
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why is calcitonin released, what happens when it is
Definition
because there is too much Ca in the blood. calcitonin binds to osteoclast receptors turning them off so only osteoblasts are working and blood calcium is used to make bone
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what are the inorganic parts of the bone matrix
Definition
calcium, phosphate, hydroxyapatite, amorphous calcium phosphate, kydroxyapatite crystals, hydratoin shell, bicarbonate, citrate, magnesium, potassium, sodium
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what portion of bone matrix is inorganic
Definition
50%
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what are the organic compounds of the bone matrix
Definition
type 1 collagen, ground substance
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what is in the ground substance of the bone matrix
Definition
proteoglycan aggregates, structural glycoproteins (bone specific)
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what is the function of the bone specific glycoproteins in the bone matrix
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promote mineralization of bone
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what is the function of the molecules in the organic portion of the bone matrix
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create hardness and resistance
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what is the periosteum made of
Definition
collagen fibers and fibroblasts, sharpey's fibers, osteoprogenitor cells
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what are sharpey's fibers, what is their function
Definition
periostral collagen fibers that penetrate the bone matrix binding periostem to bone
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what are osteoprogenitor cells, where are they found
Definition
fibroblast like cells with the potention to divide and differentiate into osteoblasts in the periosteum
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what is the endosteum made of
Definition
osteoprogenitor cells and some connective tissue, few fibroblasts, collagen
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which layer of bone is thinner, periosteum and endosteum
Definition
endosteum
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what is the function of the periosteum and endosteum
Definition
provide continous supply of new osteoblasts for reapir and growth of bone
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what are the types of bone
Definition
compact, cancellous, primary, secondary
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what is compact bone
Definition
dense areas without cavities
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what is cancellous bone
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areas with interconnecting trabeculated cavities filled with marrow
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what is another name for cancellous bone
Definition
spongy bone
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what type of bone is histologically the same as cancellous bone
Definition
microscopically compact, they have the same basic histological structure
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what is primary bone
Definition
immature or woven, the first formed bone
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what is secondary bone
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mature, lamellar
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when is primary bone seen
Definition
first to appear in development, fracture repair, other repair, usually temporary
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what does primary bone have in it
Definition
random collagen organization, low minerals, high ostecytes
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where is primary bone perminate
Definition
tooth sockets, sutures of skull, some tendenous intersections
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what is the temporary primary bone replaced by
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secondary bone over time or due to remodeling
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where is secondary bone found
Definition
adults
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what is secondary bone made of
Definition
collagen aranged in lamellae
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how are the secondary lamellae organized
Definition
paralled or concentric around a vascular canal
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what is the organization of lamellae in compact bone
Definition
typical organization, inner marrow cavity, outer layer is beneath the periosteum, has haverian and interstitial areas
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what is the haverian system
Definition
concentric lamellae between the inner and outer circumferential lamellae that surround a central canal of vessels, nerves, and loose connective tissue
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what is a interstitial lamellae
Definition
irregular shaped areas between haverian systems
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how many lamellae surround a haverian central canal
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4-20
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what lines the haversian canal
Definition
endosteum
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what does the haversian canal contain
Definition
blood vessels, nerves, connective tissue
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what does the haversian canal communicate with
Definition
marrow cavity, periosteum, and other canals
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how does the haversian canal communicate with other canals
Definition
by the transvers or oblique Volkmann's canals
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how are volkmann's canals different than lamellae
Definition
they perforate lamellae rather than having concentric canals at 90%, connect to lamellae
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describe the collagen fibers around a haversian canal
Definition
collagen fibers are paralled to eachother in ahelical course with the lamella, they change direction in each successive lamella, fibers in adjacent lamella intersect at right angles
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how does intramembranous ossification occur
Definition
in primary ossification centers mesenchyme condenses making spongy structure, bone cells differentate making osteoblasts, osteoblasts make bone, reapsorption and remodeling gives bone shape and texture but ossification happens more than remodeling
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what is endochronial ossification
Definition
desposition of bone matrix on a preexisting cartilage matrix
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what is bone remodeling
Definition
reconstruction of bone that occurs during bone growth and through adult life
Term
what is the source of flat bones
Definition
frontal and parietal bones, part of the occipital and temporal bones, mandilble, contribute to the growht of short bones and thickening long bones
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where does intramembranous ossification occur
Definition
in the condensations of mesenchymal tissue, primary ossification center
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where is the starting point for bone fomation
Definition
primary ossification center
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what is the primary ossification center
Definition
groups of cells differentating into osteoblasts which make matrix then calcify it
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what are in the delineate cavities of intramembranous ossifying bone
Definition
capillaries, bone marrow cells, undifferentiated cells
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where does endochondral ossification occur
Definition
in a piece of hayline cartilage resembling a small version of the bone to be formed
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what boes does endochondral ossification make
Definition
short and long bones
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describe the process of endochondral ossification
Definition
1. hayline cartilage model with perichondrium and cartilage forming cells
2. perichondria differentiates into bone forming cells making the bone collar, osteoblasts made
3. surrounding cartilage is killed as bone chokes it off, chondrocytes enlarge and are reabsorbed by the matrix as it calcifies
4. osteoclasts remodel it to the right shape and get rid of all non bone tissue except special spots
5. ossification centers from in the epiphesis (special spots we want growing bone)
6. as an adult a growth plates are replaced
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where does cartilage remain in secondary ossification centers during endochondral ossification
Definition
articular cartilage, epiphyseal cartilage that connects diaphysis
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what is the function of epiphyseal cartilage
Definition
growth in length of bone
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when do the epiphyseal plates close
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about 20
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what are the zones of epiphyseal plate in order from epiphysis to diaphysis
Definition
resting zone, proliferative zone, hypertrophic cartilage zone, calcified cartilage zone, ossification zone
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what is the restng zone
Definition
area of eipihyseal cartilage with hayline cartilage without cellular changes
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what is the proliferative zone
Definition
area of eipihyseal cartilage where chondrocytes divide rapidly forming columns of stacked cells paralled to the long axis of the bone making cartilage matrix and lenghtening the bone
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what is the hypertrophic cartilage zone
Definition
area of eipihyseal cartilage where large chondrocytes with cytoplasmic glycogen reabsorb matrix and reduce it into a thin septa
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what is the calcified cartilage zone
Definition
area of eipihyseal cartilage where chondrocytes die and a thin septa of matrix becomes calcified
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what is the ossification zone
Definition
area of eipihyseal cartilage where bone tissue appears, boood capillaries and osteoprogenitor cells invate, osteoblasts form and deposit bone matrix over the calsified cartilage matrix
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how does calsification begin
Definition
by deposition of calcium salts on collagen fibrils
Term
how is calsification induced
Definition
by proteoglycans and high affinity calcium binding glycoproteins
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what do you need to calcify bone
Definition
by osteoblasts which release matrix vesicles, calcium binding proteins to increase calcium concentration, matrix vessicles to release osteoblasts, alkaline phosphate to increase phosphate
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when is bone remodeling very active
Definition
in young children
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what does bone do in response to stress
Definition
change its structure
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what is the main metabolic role of bone
Definition
contains 99% of the body's calcium, resevoir of calcium and phosphate
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how does the bone get calcium to the rest of the body
Definition
continous interchange with the blood
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what are the mechanisms of calcium mobilization from bone
Definition
simple ion transfer, horomne action
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how does simple ion transfer of calcium work in the bone
Definition
transfer from hydroxyapatite crystals to the insterstitial fluid
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where does simple ion transfer of calcium work in the bone occur, why
Definition
mostly spongy bone, younger lamellae lose and recieve calcium more easily
Term
what hormones regulate calcium mobilization in bone
Definition
parathyroid and calcitonin
Term
what does parathyroid hormone do
Definition
promotes osteoclast absorption by using calcium by activating older osteoclast receptors, causes osteoblasts to stop making bone and secrete osteoclast activing factor
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what does calcitonin do
Definition
inhibit bone matrix reabsorption stoping osteoclasts
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what is the function of the synovial joint
Definition
generall, unite long bones and have great mobility
Term
what are the parts of a synovial joint
Definition
ligament and a capsule of connective tissue with an articular cavity that has synovial fluid
Term
what are the layers of connective tissue in a synovial joint and their location
Definition
external fibrous dense and internal synovial with fibroblast like cells and macrophage like cells
Term
describe synovial fluid
Definition
transparent, viscous, colorless, plasma dialysate with hyaluronic acid
Term
what is the function of synovial fluid
Definition
lubricare articular cartilage, supply nutrients and oxygen to the avascular articular cartilage
Term
where is the hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid made
Definition
the synovial layer
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what types of cartilage is articular cartilage
Definition
hayline
Term
what is the function of articular cartilage and why
Definition
resists pressure by the art due to collagen arangement, sock absorption due to proteoglycans and water
Term
how does the articular cartilage accomplish shock absprption
Definition
water is forced out of the matrix then electrostatic forces between GAGs force it to speing back allowing the water to return
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where is the marrow cavity of a long bone
Definition
in the center of the shaft, the diaphysis
Term
where is the metaphysis of a long bone
Definition
between the epiphysis and diaphysis
Term
were is the ephypisis of a long bone
Definition
on the ends marked by the epiphyseal plate
Term
what is the epiphyseal plate made of
Definition
hayline cartilage
Term
what is on the very ends of a long bone
Definition
articular cartilage
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what is articular cartilage made of
Definition
hayline cartilage, no pericardium
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what are the functions of an osteocyte
Definition
maintain bone health, transport, physically non active
Term
where are osteoclasts made from
Definition
the matrix
Term
what bone cells are macrophage like
Definition
osteoclasts
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what do osteoblasts regulate
Definition
calcification and mineralization, they are required for it to work
Term
what do osteoblasts look like under EM
Definition
protein making cells
Term
how are osteocytes formed
Definition
when osteoblasts are laying down new matrix, some get burried in it and live in a lacunae with non-calcified matrix and become inactive and become osteocyte
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what is the osteoid
Definition
uncalcified matrix
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what is the appositional growth
Definition
layer of new bone on top of existing bone
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how long can the chain of caniculi get
Definition
15-20 lacunae
Term
what do the caniculi make up for
Definition
capillaries in bone being far away and the matrix not allowing diffusion
Term
what happens if osteocytes die
Definition
bone gets reabsorbed
Term
what is the inorganic bone matrix made of
Definition
calcium, phosphate, hydroxyapetate crystals, calcium phosphate,
Term
what is hydroxyapetite crystals
Definition
plates along collagen in the ground substance that have a hydration shell allowing for calcium exchange (and other ion) exchange with the body fluids
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what are the gross kinds of bone
Definition
compact, spongy
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what are the microscophic types of bone
Definition
primary, secondary
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what is another name for compact bone
Definition
corticol bone
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how are lacunae and lamellae arranged in compact bone
Definition
lacunae are aranged between layers of lamellae
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where is the outer circumfrential lamellae located in difference to the inner
Definition
beneath the periosteum
Term
what structural situation makes the osteon strong
Definition
alternating collagen directions in each ring
Term
other than the central canal, where are there vessels in the osteon
Definition
tiney ones between the lamellae
Term
describe the bone remodeling process
Definition
osteoclast cut shaft into the bone at the cutting zone as big as an osteon,osteoprogeneraror cells line the edge of the zone just cut and form new bone, outer osteon rings are older than inner due to this process, the hold is closed in until the central canal remains
Term
explain the process of fracture repair
Definition
1. connective tissue proliferates stabilising with hayline cartilage
2. cartilage cells make cartilage
3. bone cells make primary bone
4. remodeling heals bone
Term
where is the primary ossification center located in long bone
Definition
the shaft
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what is the bone collar
Definition
the area in the middle of the cartilage of the model for endochrondal ossification that has the first bone forming cells
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