Anatomy of Cranial and Limb Bones

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What is the primary process by which bones increase in width throughout life?

Calcification process

Appositional growth (correct)

Osteoclastic activity

Interstitial growth

What is Wolff's law of bone primarily concerned with?

The functions of osteoblasts in bone development

The impact of mechanical stress on bone architecture (correct)

The rate of bone remodeling in individuals

The sources of calcium in the diet

What role does calcium play in muscle function?

Acts as a neurotransmitter in muscle fibers

Facilitates energy production within muscle cells

Inhibits muscle fatigue during prolonged exercise

Is required for the initiation of muscle contraction (correct)

Which hormone is NOT involved in regulating calcium homeostasis?

Adrenaline Signup and view all the answers

How do osteoblasts and osteoclasts collaborate during the remodeling of bone?

They function together in a precise manner to remodel bone. Signup and view all the answers

During which phase do osteoblasts deposit spongy bone?

Hard callus formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage of the bone healing process?

Hematoma formation Signup and view all the answers

What role do osteoclasts play in bone healing?

They remove small bone fragments. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs after the deposition of collagen and fibrocartilage in the healing process?

Hard callus formation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the soft callus formation phase?

New blood vessels invade the hematoma during this phase. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of calcitonin in blood calcium regulation?

Reduce osteoclast activity Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism does parathyroid hormone (PTH) NOT utilize to increase blood calcium levels?

Increasing calcium excretion in urine Signup and view all the answers

How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) affect osteoblasts?

Stimulates production of RANKL Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is directly stimulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

Calcium reabsorption by the kidneys Signup and view all the answers

What physiological condition triggers the release of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?

Low blood calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epiphyseal plate?

To serve as a growth zone for elongation Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the metaphysis involves chondrocytes multiplying?

Zone of cell proliferation Signup and view all the answers

When do the epiphyses close?

When cartilage is completely gone Signup and view all the answers

What is happening during the zone of calcification?

Temporary calcification occurs in cartilage matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is typically found in the epiphyseal plate?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in the zone of bone deposition?

Death of chondrocytes and deposition by osteoblasts Signup and view all the answers

Which zone of the metaphysis is characterized by the growth of cartilaginous cells?

Zone of cell proliferation Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the lacuna walls during the zone of cell hypertrophy?

They thin out Signup and view all the answers

What does the metaphysis represent?

The zone of transition facing the marrow cavity Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for bone deposition?

Osteoblasts Signup and view all the answers

What hormone raises blood calcium concentration by increasing intestinal absorption of calcium?

Calcitriol Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT performed by calcitonin?

Increases blood calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

Which process related to calcitriol occurs in the skin?

Conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to vitamin D3 Signup and view all the answers

What condition arises due to a deficiency of vitamin D in children?

Rickets Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of calcitriol in the body?

Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

How does calcitriol affect calcium excretion in the kidneys?

Stimulates reabsorption of calcium ions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes how calcitonin lowers calcium levels?

Reduces osteoclast activity Signup and view all the answers

What element is essential for bone deposition alongside calcitriol?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

Which of these substances is converted into calcitriol by the liver and kidneys?

Cholecalciferol Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of insufficient vitamin D in adults?

Osteomalacia Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bone Structure

Cranial bones and mandible form the skull.
Humerus, radius, ulna, scapula, ribs, femur, and pelvis comprise the major bones in the human skeleton.

Bone Growth and Elongation

Epiphyseal plate is crucial for bone elongation, transitioning from cartilage to bone.
Contains hyaline cartilage in the middle with zones of transition at both ends.
Interstitial growth allows bones to increase in length until epiphyses close, forming the epiphyseal line.

Zones of the Metaphysis

Zone of resting cartilage: Secures epiphysis to the epiphyseal plate with typical hyaline cartilage.
Zone of cell proliferation: Active multiplication of chondrocytes in rows, impacting growth.
Zone of cell hypertrophy: Chondrocytes enlarge as mitosis ceases, thinning of lacuna walls occurs.
Zone of calcification: Temporary calcification takes place in the cartilage matrix.
Zone of bone deposition: Osteoblasts deposit new bone, leading to spongy bone formation.

Bone Widening and Thickening

Appositional growth enables bones to increase in width throughout life.
New bone is added to the periosteum's deep side, allowing for circumferential lamellae formation.
Osteoclasts enlarge the marrow cavity from the endosteum.

Bone Remodeling

Occurs continuously, with about 10% of bone mass remodeled each year.
Repairs microfractures and releases minerals into the bloodstream.
Wolff’s law states that bone architecture adapts based on mechanical stress.

Calcium Homeostasis

Maintained through dietary intake, urinary and fecal losses, and exchanges with bone tissue.
Calcium is vital for muscle contractions, neurotransmitter release, heart function, and blood clotting.
Regulated by hormones: calcitriol, calcitonin, and parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Calcitriol Synthesis and Action

Produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol via sunlight, liver, and kidneys.
Acts as a hormone that elevates blood calcium levels by increasing absorption in the intestines, resorption from bones, and kidney reabsorption.

Calcitonin Function

Secreted by C cells in the thyroid gland when blood calcium levels are elevated.
Lowers calcium by inhibiting osteoclast activity and stimulating osteoblast activity for bone deposition.

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Role

Released by parathyroid glands with low blood calcium levels.
Raises calcium levels through osteoblast stimulation (increasing osteoclasts), promoting calcium reabsorption in kidneys, and enhancing calcitriol synthesis.

Bone Repair Process

Hematoma formation: Initial blood clot converts to granulation tissue.
Soft callus formation: Collagen and fibrocartilage create a temporary bridge.
Hard callus formation: A bony collar forms around the fracture to stabilize it.
Bone remodeling: Osteoclasts remove fragments, and osteoblasts convert spongy bone to compact bone.

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