Bone Formation and Repair Processes

Osteoblasts in Bone Formation

• Osteoblasts synthesize and secrete the organic components of bone matrix, primarily collagen and other proteins
• Some osteoblasts become trapped within the bone matrix they create, becoming osteocytes
• Osteoblasts are essential for bone formation, playing a key role in creating the matrix that gives bone its structure.

Bone Formation Process

• Periosteal ridges fusing forms a bony collar
• The dark blue stained tissue signifies the presence of osteoblasts
• Periosteal ridges are projections from the periosteum, extending towards the center of the bone
• Lecture 20 focuses on the formation of bone tissue
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• Osteogenesis is the correct term for the process of bone formation
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• The lecture primarily discusses the musculoskeletal system, specifically bone formation

Endochondral Bone Formation

• Endochondral bone formation involves replacing cartilage with bone tissue
• Mesenchymal cells forming primary ossification centers characterize intramembranous bone formation
• Osteoblasts differentiate into osteocytes during bone formation
• During the calcification stage, calcium phosphate crystals deposit within the cartilage matrix
• Woven bone is the first type of bone formed during both bone formation processes

Bone Remodeling and Healing

• Osteoblasts contribute to bone formation by adding new bone tissue
• Continuous remodeling occurs in mature bone, balancing bone formation and resorption
• Calcification of the extracellular matrix in bone formation is primarily caused by the deposition of calcium phosphate crystals
• The zone of calcified cartilage undergoes the process of chondrocyte death and matrix calcification
• The zone of resorption initiates bone remodeling by breaking down existing bone tissue
• Bone healing typically takes about 6-8 weeks to form new, immature bone
• Woven bone is involved in the early stages of bone healing
• Osteoclasts are primarily involved in resorbing calcified cartilage
• Bone remodeling is the final phase of bone healing
• Osteoblasts play a crucial role in the bone formation phase of bone healing
• Chondrocytes undergo apoptosis in the zone of calcified cartilage
• Osteoblasts participate in forming a new osteon by depositing new bone matrix around blood vessels
• The formation of new circumferential lamellae happens within the osteon
• The osteogenic cells of the periosteum transform into osteoblasts during bone formation
• Osteoblasts in the endosteum deposit bone matrix around blood vessels in the center during new osteon formation
• Periosteal capillaries are surrounded by ridges during the formation of periosteal ridges
• Longitudinal ridges along the bone are initiated by blood vessels growing into bone
• Maintaining bone homeostasis is the role of the endosteum in bone remodeling
• A bony canal is formed when new periosteal ridges fold over blood vessels

Anatomy and Neural Involvement

• Long Thoracic Nerve Damage is associated with "Drooping Shoulder"
• Dorsal Root Ganglion is the location of Herpes Zoster
• Lumbar Puncture should be performed between L4/L5 in the Subarachnoid Space, passing through the Supraspinous Ligament
• Incorrect Lumbar Puncture travels through the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
• Highest Points of Iliac Crests are a landmark for Lumbar Puncture
• Disc Herniation occurs when the Nucleus Pulposus protrudes posterolaterally into the intervertebral foramen
• Spina Bifida Occulta is characterized by a tuft of hair and a small dimple
• Spina Bifida Meningocele features a protrusion of the meninges through an unfused vertebral arch
• Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele involves protrusion of the meninges and CNS tissue
• Spina Bifida Myeloschisis includes protrusion of the spinal cord or spinal nerves and meninges
• Spinal Cord Termination is at L1 / L2
• Laminectomy targets the Ligamentum Flavum
• Caudal Anesthetic is delivered into the Sacrial Hiatus Epidural Space, commonly used during pregnancy
• Compression of Dens/Odontoid Process indicates a rupture of the Transverse Ligament
• Fracture/Compression of Pedicles causes rupture of the Cruciform Ligament
• Hangman's Fracture involves the Pars Interarticularis, similar to Spondylolysis of C2, and can lead to Anterior Displacement (Spondylolisthesis)
• Whiplash is characterized by Hyperextension Injury and a Torn Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
• Jefferson is a Burst Fracture of C1/C2, damaging the Anterior/Posterior arches
• Wedge/Compression Fracture results in loss of height due to vertebral compression
• Chance Fracture presents as a Transverse Fracture with Anterior Compression of the Vertebral Body at T12-L2, often caused by forward flexion (LAP SEATBELT INJURY)
• Burst Fracture is severe compression with the Vertebral Body spreading in all directions, occurring below C2
• Spondolysis is a fracture of the Superior/ Inferior Articular Process or Pars Interarticularis, often managed with a DOG COLLAR
• Spondolysthesis involves slippage of a vertebra anteriorly
• Epidural Drainage occurs via the Internal Vertebral Plexus of Batson
• Dorsal Rami innervate the Deep Intrinsic Back Muscles
• Ventral Rami are mixed Spinal nerves responsible for communication to and from the body, excluding the back and head (cranial nerves)
• Arcuate Line defines the lower limit of the Posterior Aponeurotic Portion of the Rectus Sheath
• Rectus Abdominus attaches to the 7th costal cartilage, between the pubic crest and costal margin

Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Hernia

• External Oblique terminates at the Inguinal Ligament (T7-12)
• Internal Oblique terminates at the Conjoint Tendon (T7-L1)
• Transverse Abdominus ends at the Arcuate Line and Conjoint Tendon (T7-L1)
• Iliohypogastric Nerve (T12, L1) innervates the Supra Pubic Region
• Ilioinguinal Nerve (L1) supplies skin over the Anterior Scrotum
• Embryonic Remnants from the Anterior Abdominal Wall include the Urachus (MEDIAN), Inferior Epigastric Artery/vein, and Obliterated Umbilical Artery (All Umbilical Folds)
• He elbach Triangle refers to the area defined by the Rectus Sheath (M), Inguinal Ligament (I), and Inferior Epigastric Artery (L)
• McB ne P in is an Abdominal Incision that should be performed carefully to avoid the Iliinguinal Nerve and Iliohypogastric Nerve
• Cremaster Muscle is derived from the IO Muscle and Aponeurosis, and is innervated by the Genitofemoral Nerve
• External Spermatic Fascia is formed by the Aponeurosis and External Oblique
• Internal Spermatic Fascia originates from the Transversalis Fascial Layer
• Tunica Vaginalis develops from the Processus Vaginalis
• Direct Inguinal Hernia is medial to the Vessel, acquired, and only presents at the Superficial Ring
• Indirect Inguinal Hernia is lateral to the Vessel, congenital, and involves the Superficial and Deep Ring (Compression of Ilioinguinal Nerve)
• Ilioinguinal Nerve Innervation (L1) includes the Suprapubic Region, Mons Pubis, Anterior Scrotum, Labium Majus, Adjacent Medial Thigh, and Transverse Abdominus
• Iliohypograstic Nerve innervates the Hypogastric Region and the Anterolateral Gluteal Region
• Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve provides sensation to the skin over the Lateral Thigh
• Subcostal Nerve (T12) innervates the skin over the Superior Iliac Crest and inferior to the Umbilicus
• Pudendal Nerve (S2-S4) innervates the skin over the Perineum
• Umbilical Hernia refers to a protrusion through the Umbilicus
• Femoral Hernia involves the Femoral Ring, inferior to the Inguinal Ligament (Femoral Nerve is lateral to the Sheath)
• Lumbar Hernia may occur in Grynfelt (Superior) or Petit (Inferior) Lumbar Triangle

Other Anatomical Details

• Linea Alba separates the Right and Left Rectus Abdominus muscles
• Hydrocele is the presence of fluid within the Tunica Vaginalis, potentially due to incomplete obliteration (Illumination reveals FLUID ONLY)
• Indirect Hernia is characterized by no Illumination, signifying total incomplete obliteration
• Gastroschisis results from failure of the Anterior Abdominal Wall to close, due to incomplete Lateral Folds
• Volvulus is a twisting of the bowel, often initiated by a Diverticulum
• Situs Inversus describes a condition where internal organs are located on the opposite side of the body
• Lymphatic Drainage above the Umbilicus is directed to the Axillary Lymph Nodes
• Lymphatic Drainage below the Umbilicus flows towards the Inguinal Lymph Nodes
• Subcostal Nerve (T12), iliohypogastric Nerve (T12, L1), Ilioinguinal Nerve (L1), and Genitofemoral Nerve (L1, L2) play a critical role in innervation of the lower abdomen and groin.
• Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (L2, L3) provides sensation to the Anterior and Lateral Thigh, while the Femoral Nerve (L2, L3, L4) innervates the Anterior Thigh, Medial Hip, Quadriceps, Pectineus, and Sartorius muscles. The Obturator Nerve (L2, L3, L4) controls sensation on the Medial Side of the Thigh and the Adductor muscles.
• Lumbosacral Trunk (L4, L5) connects the lumbar plexus to the sacral plexus.
• Superior Gluteal Nerve (L4-S1), Inferior Gluteal Nerve (L5-S2), Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (S1-S3), Sciatic Nerve (L4-S3), Common Fibular Nerve (L4-S2), and Tibial Nerve (L4-S3) are key nerves involved in lower limb innervation.
• Pudendal Nerve Block is administered at the level of the Ischial Spine, where the Sacrospinous and Sacrotuberous ligaments intersect.
• Abdominal Aorta bifurcates into the Common Iliac Arteries at L4 (VEIN AT L5)
• Occlusion of the IVC at L3 necessitates anastamosis with ascending Lumbar veins
• Azygous/Hemiazygous are the primary veins responsible for draining the posterior Thoracic wall (right/left, respectively)
• Left Testicular Vein drains into the Left Renal Vein, then the Inferior Vena Cava
• Urogenital Diaphragm is important for preventing urinary incontinence
• Tendinous Arch of Fascia Pelvis Tears can lead to vaginal prolapse with potential involvement of the bladder and urethra (Urinary Incontinence)
• Rectovaginal Septum Tear can result in Rectocele or Enterocele
• Superior Gluteal Artery exits the Greater Sciatic Foramen
• Advanced PEAU d O ange is indicative of Suspensory Ligament damage and possible Nipple Retraction
• PEAU D ORANGE DIMPLING results from invasion of the Suspensory Ligaments
• Radial Mastectomy can lead to nerve damage affecting the Long Thoracic, Thoracodorsal, and Intercostobrachial nerves

Other Important Details

• Sternal Angle of Louis represents the transverse plane of the mediastinum and is best visualized using a Lateral View
• Pubococcygeus Muscle plays a crucial role in fecal continence
• Iliococcygeus Muscle helps in increasing abdominal pressure

Calcium & Phosphate Regulators

• Vitamin D increases calcium and phosphate levels by enhancing their resorption in the kidneys.
• Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) increases calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption and kidney resorption, as well as promoting vitamin D synthesis. PTH increases phosphate levels through bone resorption but decreases it by promoting excretion.
• Calcitonin decreases calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity.

Vitamin D Derivatives & Synthesis

• Ergocalciferol (D2) is a plant derivative of Vitamin D.
• Cholecalciferol (D3) is an animal derivative of Vitamin D.
• Sunlight converts 7-dehydrocholesterol to cholecalciferol.
• Liver converts cholecalciferol to 25-hydroxycholecalciferol.
• Kidney converts 25-hydroxycholecalciferol to 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, activated by PTH.

Vitamin D Deficiency & Toxicity

• Liver disease reduces 25-hydroxylase activity, impacting vitamin D conversion.
• Kidney disease reduces 1-hydroxylase activity, impairing vitamin D activation.
• Rickets (vitamin D deficiency) leads to skeletal deformities like bow leg deformity, rachitic rosary, and pigeon chest.
• Vitamin D-resistant rickets causes alopecia (hair loss) and elevated 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol due to decreased dietary calcium absorption.
• Osteomalacia (vitamin D deficiency) leads to frequent fractures.
• Hypervitaminosis D causes toxicity, enhanced calcium absorption, hypercalcemia, and soft tissue calcification.

Hypocalcemia: Causes & Signs

• Hypocalcemia can result from:
  • Low PTH due to hypoparathyroidism.
  • High PTH due to secondary hyperparathyroidism.
  • Vitamin D deficiency, resulting in low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels.
  • Renal insufficiency, leading to low 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels.
  • Parathyroidectomy, causing low parathormone levels.
• Severe hypocalcemia can lead to tetany, cardiac arrhythmias, breathing difficulties, and calcium gluconate IV is required for immediate treatment.

Hypercalcemia: Causes & Signs

• Hypercalcemia can be caused by:
  • Excessive PTH, resulting in high PTH, high calcium, and low phosphate levels.
  • Hypervitaminosis D, leading to high calcium, high phosphate, and high 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol levels.
• Hypercalcemia can cause bone, muscle, abdominal, and gastrointestinal problems.

Phosphate Imbalances

• Hyperphosphatemia can result from:
  • Poor phosphate absorption due to vitamin D deficiency.
  • High phosphate excretion caused by excessive PTH.

Spinal Anatomy & Conditions

• Hyperkyphosis is an increased thoracic curvature, resulting in a hunchback.
• Crush fracture involves compression of the vertebral body.
• Wedge fracture refers to small fractures around the vertebral body.
• Spinal canal stenosis syndrome is caused by hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum.
• Lateral displaced scapula is associated with damaged dorsal scapular nerve or rhomboid major and minor muscles.
• Winged scapula is caused by damage to the long thoracic nerve.
• Herpes zoster is located in the dorsal root ganglion.
• Lumbar puncture:
  • Performed between L4 and L5, accessing the subarachnoid space by passing through the supraspinous ligament.
  • Incorrect punctures can pierce the posterior longitudinal ligament.
• Landmark for lumbar puncture: The highest points of the iliac crests, known as the Tuffier line.
• Disc herniation: The nucleus pulposus protrudes posterolaterally into the intervertebral foramen.
• Spina bifida occulta: Characterized by a tuft of hair and a small dimple.
• Spina bifida meningocele: Protrusion of meninges through an unfused vertebral arch.
• Spina bifida myelomeningocele: Protrusion of meninges and CNS tissue through an unfused vertebral arch.
• Spina bifida myeloschisis: Protrusion of the spinal cord, spinal nerves, and meninges.
• Spinal cord termination: At L1/L2.
• Laminectomy: Removal of the ligamentum flavum.
• Caudal anesthetic: Administered through the sacral hiatus into the epidural space during pregnancy.
• Drooping shoulder: Caused by damage to the spinal accessory nerve or trapezius muscle.
• Compression of the dens/odontoid process: Results from rupture of the transverse ligament.
• Fracture/compression of the pedicles: Leads to rupture of the cruciform ligament.
• Hangman's fracture: Fracture of the pars interarticularis, resulting in spondylolysis of C2 and anterior displacement (spondylolisthesis).
• Whiplash: Hyperextension injury with torn anterior longitudinal ligament.
• Jefferson fracture: Burst fracture of C1/C2, damaging anterior and posterior arches.
• Wedge/compression fracture: Loss of vertebral height due to compression.
• Chance fracture: Transverse fracture with anterior compression of the vertebral body at T12-L2, often caused by forward flexion (lap seatbelt injury).
• Burst fracture: Severe compression leading to vertebral body spread in all directions below C2.
• Spondylolysis: Fracture of the superior or inferior articular process or the pars interarticularis.
• Spondylolisthesis: Vertebra slips anteriorly.
• Epidural drainage: Drains through the internal vertebral plexus of Batson.

Spinal Nerve Innervation

• Dorsal rami innervate deep intrinsic back muscles.
• Ventral rami provide sensory and motor innervation to all body parts except the back and head (cranial nerves).

Anatomical Triangles

• Triangle of Petit:
  • Medial border: Latissimus dorsi.
  • Lateral border: External abdominal oblique.
  • Inferior border: Iliac crest.
  • Floor: Internal abdominal oblique.
• Triangle of Auscultation:
  • Formed by latissimus dorsi, trapezius, and scapula.

Inguinal Hernias

• Indirect inguinal hernia: Located in the inguinal canal.
• Direct inguinal hernia: Located in Hesselbach's triangle.
• Femoral hernia: Located below the inguinal ligament.

This quiz covers the processes of bone formation, including intramembranous and endochondral ossification, as well as the stages of bone repair. Understand the roles of osteoblasts and osteocytes in these processes and the timeline for bone healing. Test your knowledge on how these mechanisms contribute to overall skeletal health.