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| What is Circumferential lamellae? |
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Definition
| Outer and inner surfaces of compact bone layer |
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| What is Interstitial lamellae? |
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Definition
| Fill the spaces between osteons |
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| Where is spongy bone located? |
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Definition
| Where bones not heavily stressed or in many directions |
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| What is appositional bone growth? |
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Definition
| The increase of bone diameter of existing bones. |
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| Periosteum has two layers which are called? |
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Definition
Fibrous outer layer
Cellular inner layer |
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Term
| Pituitary growth failure is what? |
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Definition
| Reduction in growth hormone leads to reduced epiphyseal cartilage activity and short bones. |
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| What is gigantism caused by? |
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Definition
| Overproduction of growth hormone before puberty. |
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Term
| What is Fibrodysplasia oosificans progressive (FOP)? |
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Definition
| A gene mutation that causes bone deposition around skeletal muscles. |
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Term
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Definition
| The growth hormone levels rise after epiphyseal plates close and bones get thicker. |
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| What mineral is most abundant in the body? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| A crack or break due to extreme mechanical stress. |
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Term
| What is a description of a comminuted fracture? |
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Definition
| Shatter affected area producing fragments. |
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Term
| The type of fracture called colles happen where? |
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Definition
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| Most fractures heal as long as what? |
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Definition
| The blood supply and cellular parts of periosteum and endosteum survive. |
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Term
| Perforating fibers do what? |
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Definition
| Strongly connect tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules to bone through periosteum. |
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