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What is the primary function of osteoclasts during the bone remodeling process?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts during the bone remodeling process?
- Forming new bone tissue
- Regulating calcium ion levels
- Creating fibrous networks
- Removing existing bone tissue (correct)
What occurs first after a broken bone according to the bone repair process?
What occurs first after a broken bone according to the bone repair process?
- Formation of a blood clot (correct)
- Remodeling to compact bone
- Development of a cartilage model
- Formation of cancellous bone
During endochondral bone growth, what is produced on the diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate?
During endochondral bone growth, what is produced on the diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate?
- Cancellous bone
- Cartilage
- Compact bone
- Bone tissue (correct)
Which of the following is a key role of bone remodeling?
Which of the following is a key role of bone remodeling?
What is primarily responsible for the formation of new bone in the remodeling process?
What is primarily responsible for the formation of new bone in the remodeling process?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What unique feature distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone?
What unique feature distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone?
What is the significance of the lacunae in compact bone tissue?
What is the significance of the lacunae in compact bone tissue?
How do osteoclasts contribute to bone remodeling?
How do osteoclasts contribute to bone remodeling?
Which best describes the epiphyseal plate in long bones?
Which best describes the epiphyseal plate in long bones?
What is the primary role of the central canal in the osteon structure?
What is the primary role of the central canal in the osteon structure?
Which statement about canaliculi is true?
Which statement about canaliculi is true?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compact bone tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of compact bone tissue?
What is the primary difference between intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification?
What is the primary difference between intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification?
Which cells are primarily responsible for initiating the ossification process?
Which cells are primarily responsible for initiating the ossification process?
What occurs at the epiphyseal plate during bone growth?
What occurs at the epiphyseal plate during bone growth?
How do osteoclasts contribute to bone remodeling?
How do osteoclasts contribute to bone remodeling?
In endochondral ossification, where is the primary ossification center typically located?
In endochondral ossification, where is the primary ossification center typically located?
What role does trabeculae play in intramembranous ossification?
What role does trabeculae play in intramembranous ossification?
What happens to the trabeculae formed during intramembranous ossification as the skull matures?
What happens to the trabeculae formed during intramembranous ossification as the skull matures?
During endochondral ossification, which process takes place first?
During endochondral ossification, which process takes place first?
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Endochondral Bone Growth
Endochondral Bone Growth
The process of bone growth in which new bone is produced on the diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate.
Bone Remodeling
Bone Remodeling
The continuous process of removing old bone and replacing it with new bone.
Osteoclasts
Osteoclasts
Cells that break down and remove existing bone during remodeling.
Osteoblasts
Osteoblasts
Cells that produce new bone tissue during remodeling and repair.
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Bone Repair
Bone Repair
The process of repairing a broken bone, involving a series of stages.
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Blood Clot Formation
Blood Clot Formation
The first stage of bone repair, where a blood clot forms at the fracture site.
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Callus
Callus
A network of fibrous tissue that forms between bone fragments during bone repair.
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Callus to Bone Transformation
Callus to Bone Transformation
The process of replacing cartilage with bony tissue during bone repair.
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Compact Bone
Compact Bone
The dense, hard outer layer of bones, primarily found in the diaphysis of long bones.
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Osteon
Osteon
The structural unit of compact bone, containing a central canal and concentric rings of matrix.
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Lamella
Lamella
Concentric rings of mineralized tissue surrounding the central canal of an osteon.
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Lacunae
Lacunae
Tiny spaces within the lamella of an osteon, where osteocytes reside.
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Canaliculi
Canaliculi
Tiny canals that connect lacunae to each other and to the central canal, facilitating nutrient and waste transport.
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Central Canal
Central Canal
The central channel in an osteon, containing blood vessels and nerves.
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Osteocytes
Osteocytes
Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and are derived from osteoblasts.
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Spongy Bone
Spongy Bone
The light, porous inner layer of bones, found at the ends of long bones and the center of other bones.
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Trabeculae
Trabeculae
Interconnected rods or beams of bone tissue in spongy bone.
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Ossification
Ossification
The process of bone formation by osteoblasts.
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Intramembranous Ossification
Intramembranous Ossification
Bone formation that occurs directly within connective tissue membranes.
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Endochondral Ossification
Endochondral Ossification
Bone formation that occurs inside a hyaline cartilage model.
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Primary Ossification Center
Primary Ossification Center
The first area of bone formation in the diaphysis of a long bone.
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Secondary Ossification Center
Secondary Ossification Center
The area of bone formation in the epiphysis of a long bone.
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Endochondral Bone Growth
- In the diaphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate, bone is produced
Bone Remodeling
- Bone remodeling involves removing existing bone and depositing new bone.
- Osteoclasts remove existing bone.
- Osteoblasts deposit new bone.
- Occurs in all bones.
- Responsible for bone shape changes, repair, stress adjustment, and calcium regulation.
Bone Repair
- Blood clot forms at the site of a broken bone.
- A fibrous network forms between bone fragments, called a callus.
- Cartilage model forms in the callus, followed by osteoblasts forming cancellous bone.
- This process continues for 4-6 weeks.
- Cancellous bone gets remodeled into compact and cancellous bone.
Compact Bone Tissue
- Found in the outer part of the diaphysis (long bones) and thinner surfaces of other bones.
- Osteon is the structural unit of compact bone.
- Osteon includes lamella, lacunae, canaliculus, central canal, and osteocytes.
- Lamella: Rings of bone matrix
- Lacunae: Spaces between lamella.
- Canaliculus: Tiny canals that transport nutrients and waste.
- Central canal: Center of osteon containing blood vessels.
Spongy (Cancellous) Bone Tissue
- Located at the epiphyses of long bones and the center of other bones.
- Has trabeculae, which are interconnected rods, and spaces containing marrow.
- Contains no osteons.
Bone Cells
- Osteoblasts: Form bone, repair, and remodel bone.
- Osteocytes: Maintain bone matrix and are formed from osteoblasts.
- Osteoclasts: Remove existing bone, contributing to repair and remodeling.
Bone Formation
- Ossification is bone formation by osteoblasts.
- Intramembranous ossification: Bone formation within connective tissue membranes (primarily in skull bones).
- Endochondral ossification: Bone formation inside hyaline cartilage.
- Both types result in compact and spongy bone.
Intramembranous Ossification
- Osteoblasts begin producing bone within connective tissue.
- Osteoblasts line up on connective tissue fibers.
- Bone matrix is deposited to form trabeculae.
- Ossification centers are areas where this process starts.
- Trabeculae radiate out from the centers.
- Two or more ossification centers exist in flat skull bones, eventually fusing as they expand.
- Constant remodeling of trabeculae, with some expanding or being replaced by compact bone.
Endochondral Ossification
- Bone formation within a cartilage model.
- The cartilage model is replaced by bone.
- Primary ossification center: Bone formation in the diaphysis of a long bone.
- Secondary ossification center: Bone formation in the epiphysis.
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