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06/04/2013

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Term
Irregular Dense CT
Definition
primarily collagen fibers interweaving in 3 dimensions
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Irregular Loose CT
Definition
loosely arranged network of collagen and elastin fibers and cells
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Irregular Adipose CT
Definition
adipose cells and elastin
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fibrous tissues
Definition
mainly collagen, some elastin
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tendon
Definition
parallel arrangement of fibers
white appearance

basically unvarying length
resists tension
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ligament
Definition
spiral or oblique arrangement of collagen fibers usually crossing joint

tough unyeilding but pliable enough to allow movement
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aponeurosis
Definition
flat white sheets of mainly collagen fibers regularly arranged

associated with attachments of muscle
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fascia
Definition
collections of connective tissue permeating all regions of the body

derived from mesodermal cells which have minimally differentiated into less specialized tissue
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superficial fascia
Definition
loose areolar tissue located between muscle and dermis

thickness variable

allows skin freedom of movement

acts as thermal insulator
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deep fascia
Definition
flat sheets of densely arranged collagen with high degree of regularity in orientation

white and shiny

similar to aponeurosis
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intermuscular septa
Definition
extensions of deep fascia

create compartments separating groups of muscles
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retinacula
Definition
localized transverse thickenings of deep fascia attached to bony prominences

prevents bowing of tendons
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investing fascia
Definition
loose areolar tissue found between muscles

function to facilitate muscles moving on one another
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neurovascular bundles
Definition
irregularly arranged tissue

extensions of deep or subserous fascia
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subserous fascia
Definition
contiuous fascial layers that form the deepest layers of body wall

line all body cavities
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synovial bursa
Definition
flattened sacs of snovial membrane supported by dense, irregular CT

has thin film of synovial fluid- lubricant

located near joints

allows for freedom of movement
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subcutaneous synovial bursae
Definition
located within superficial fascia where skin must flow freely over bony surface
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subtendinous synovial bursae
Definition
located between:
- tendons and bone
- tendons and ligaments
- between tendons
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tendon synovial sheaths
Definition
closed double walled cylinders whose layers are separated by thin film of synovial fluid

tendon runs through cylinder

occur where tendonsrun under ligamentous bands to reduce friction
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synovial membrane
Definition
loose CT found in synovial joints

lined with cells that secrete synovial fluid
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synovial fluid
Definition
concerned with maintenance of living cells in articular cartilage discs and menisci

lubricant
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126
Definition
# of bones in appendicular skeleton
Term
80
Definition
# of bones in axial skelton
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cell components of bone
Definition
osteocytes
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
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extracellular matrix of bone
Definition
fibrous organic martix permeated by inorganic salts
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organic tissue of bone
Definition
collagen, some non-collagen proteins, mucopolysaccharides
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osteoid
Definition
portion of matirx which has not yet calcified
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periosteum
Definition
thick and vascular in young bone

2 layer covering on bone

none on articular surfaces
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compact/cortical bone
Definition
ivory dense surface of mature bone

withstands torsional stresses

haversian systems
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trabecular/spongy/cancellous
Definition
meshwork of trabeculae

interior of mature bone

dissipates compressive forces
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long bones
Definition
elongated tubular shafts

thick cylinder of compact bone

expanded articular ends (epiphysis)
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short bones
Definition
small geometric shapes

thin cortex of compact bone

interior of trabecular bone
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flat bones
Definition
thin compact layer surrounds inner layer of trabecular bone

protective function
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irregular bones
Definition
thick trabecular bone where compression forces are greatest

thick compact bone where torsional forces are greatest
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sesamoid bones
Definition
located within tendons

provide mechanical advantage for pull of muscle
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bony prominences
Definition
protuberances on surfaces of bone

sites of muscle attachment

alters line of pull
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endochondral ossification
Definition
from hyline cartilage

most bone develops this way
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intramembranous ossification
Definition
from condensed mesenchyme (connective tissue)
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primary center of ossification
Definition
appears late in embryonic life or early fetal life

located near the middle of future bone with progressive ossification toward bone ends
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secondary centers of ossification
Definition
occur in cartilagenous ends of long bones

develop from birth to late teens
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appositional bone growth
Definition
new layers of bony tissue are added on pre-existing surfaces

remodeling dependent upon balance between bone deposition on surfaces and bone removial on other surfaces
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interstitial bone growth
Definition
bone grows in length near cartilagenous growth plates
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diaphysis
Definition
shaft of the bone

develops from primary center of ossification

mechanical support and housing of bone marrow
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epiphysis
Definition
expanded end of the bone

develops from secondary center

layer of hyline cartilage remains over the joint surfaces

function- to support joint movement
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epiphyseal plate
Definition
hyaline cartilage

bone increases in length until ossification of this
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metaphysis
Definition
adjacent to epiphyseal plate

metabolically active region of bone

actively growing part of diapysis
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apophysis
Definition
bony projection that lacks secondary center of ossification

attachment for ligaments and tendons
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principal compressive group (supporting bundle)
Definition
from head of femur to inferior neck
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secondary compressive group (trochanteric bundle)
Definition
from lesser to greater trochanter
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principal tensile group (arcuate bundle)
Definition
from inferior greater trochanter to femoral head
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cellular components of cartilage
Definition
chondrocytes
chondroblasts
Term
extracellular matrix of cartilage
Definition
collagen and elastin
ground substance
Term
interstitial cartilage growth
Definition
mitotic division of chondroblasts throghout thickness of tissue (occurs in epiphyseal plates)
Term
appositional growth
Definition
proliferation of cells at inner layer of perichondrium
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elastic cartilage
Definition
contains chondrocytes, but matrix is pervaded by elastin fibers

examples:
-external ear
-epiglottis
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white fibrocartilage
Definition
dense, white fibrous tissue arranged in bundles with fibroblasts and chondrocytes between the bundles

examples:
-intervertebral disks
-articular discs
-labra
-menisci
Term
intervertebral disk
Definition
white fibrocartilage provides this with great tensile strength and high degree of elasticity
Term
menisci
Definition
white fibrocartilage provides this with toughness and sufficient elasticity to resist long term pressure and friction
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hyaline cartilage
Definition
firm consistency with considerable elasticity

pearly bluish, translucent appearance, little collagen
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syndesmoses
Definition
bony surfaces bound together by interosseous ligament

allows for small degree of movement
Term
symphyses
Definition
limited motion allowed by deformation of connecting fibrocartilagenous disc

amount of motion depends on thickness of the disk
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synchondroses
Definition
temporary cartilagenous (hyaline) joints between diaphysis and epiphysis
Term
fibrous capsule
Definition
forms link between bones

continuous with adjacent periosteum

interlacing bundles of collagen
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subchondral bone plate
Definition
lies beneath articular cartilage

consists of layer of underlying trabecular bone

metabolically active with abundant blood supply
Term
synovial membrane
Definition
loose vascular CT

lines non-articular parts of synovial joints

secretes and absorbs synovial fluid

adherent to capsule and non-articular bone
Term
bare areas
Definition
where synovial membrane is in direct contact with intra-articular bone not covered by hyaline cartilage
Term
fat pads
Definition
acculmulations of adipose tissue closely associated with synovial membranes forming flexible cushions and filling in joint spaces
Term
articular discs/menisci (6)
Definition
assist in shock absorption

improve fit between joint surfaces

distribute weight over larger surface

protect edges of articular surfaces

limit translational movement

facilitate rolling movements
Term
labrum
Definition
fibrocartilaginous structure

forms annular lip, triangular x-section

attached at margins of articular surfaces in some synovial joints

deepens sockets and increases area of contact between articular surfaces
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plane joint
Definition
apposition of fairly flat articular surfaces allowing a translatory motion
Term
hinge joint
Definition
uniaxial

primary movement in one plane, but also some rotation about long axis
Term
pivot joint (trochoid)
Definition
uniaxial

central bony pivot surrounded by osteoligamentous ring

rotation about a longitudinal axis
Term
ellipsoid joint
Definition
biaxial

movement about two axes set at right angles

oval convex male surface and elliptical female concavity
Term
bicondylar joint
Definition
primarily movement in 1 plane

limited rotation about a 2nd axis set at 90 degrees to the first

2 convex condyles articulate with 2 concave surfaces
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sellar joint
Definition
biaxial

concavoconvex surfaces

movement in 2 planes set at 90 degrees from each other
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spheroidal joint (ball and socket)
Definition
multiaxial 3-degrees of freedom

male globular head articulates with cup-like female body
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