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Osteogenesis
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Graduate
09/03/2011

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Term
What are the important signalling molecules for Osteogenesis?
Definition
TGF-beta and BMP
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What are the important genes for osteogenesis?
Definition
Hox genes
Term
What is the viscerocranium? From what cells are viscerocranium bones derived?
Definition
Viscerocranium are the bones that surround the oral cavity, pharynx, and upper respiratory passages.

Derived from Neural Crest cells
Term
From where are the vertebral column, sternum, and ribs derived?
Definition
Scleratome (paraxial mesoderm)
Term
What is the neurocranium? From where are the cells derived?
Definition
Neurocranium are the bones that surround the brain.

They are derived from neural crest cells except for the basilar part of the occipital bone
Term
What are the bones of the appendicular skeleton? From what cells are they derived?
Definition
Appendicular skeleton contains all the bones that are not axial skeleton: clavicle, scapula, bones of upper and lower skeleton, and pelvis

They are derived from lateral plate mesoderm
Term
What is the function of osteoblast?
Definition
Osteoblast deposit bone matrix
Term
What is the function of Osteoclast?
Definition
Osteoclast break bones down
Term
What are the two mechanisms of bone development?
Definition
Intramembranous and Endochondrial (intracartilagnious) ossification
Term
The bones of the head and neck are derived from which mechanism?
Definition
Intramembranous ossification:

exceptions: petrous and mastoid portion of temporal, base of occipital, hyoid, and styloid process
Term
Bones which are not of the head and neck are derived from which process?
Definition
Intracartilaginous.

Exceptions: clavicle
Term
What is Klippel-Feil syndrome?
Definition
developmental issues with hox gene expression. Result in fused or missing vertebrae
Term
What is the developmental cause of scoliosis?
Definition
Half of the vertebrae does not develop, introduces the lateral bending
Term
What signalling molecule causes a cranial shift if taken early in development and a caudal shift if taken late (regulation of hox gene expression)?
Definition
Vitamin A (retinoic acic)
Term
What is congenital spondylolisthesis?
Definition
This is a developmental disorder in which the pedicle and lamina of stacked vertebrae do not interact to form the articular process. This results in anterior displacement of vertebrae and strain on the nerves
Term
What is cleidocranial dysplasia?
Definition
this is a developmental disorder in which one does not have clavicles
Term
What is oligiohydraminos? What can it cause?
Definition
This is the condition in which the amniotic cavity has too little fluid. This can cause conformational disfigurement (such as club foot) from the fetus being pressed against the wall of the amnion
Term
What is amniotic band syndrome?
Definition
This is when a tear in the amniotic membrane wraps around limbs or digits severing them or stunting their growth
Term
What is Marfan syndrome?
Definition
Syndrome characterized by low production of elastin.

Subjects have very long bones and digits. Many complications can arise from Marfan's Syndrome
Term
What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
Definition
Autosomal dominant or recessive disorder. Results in brittle bones that break very easily
Term
What is Acromegaly?
Definition
Syndrome that results in large jaw, hands, and feet. Sometimes can result in Gigantism
Term
What is achondroplasia?
Definition
Autosomal dominant genetic disorder. Results in premature ossification of epiphyseal plates of the long bones
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