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What is the function of platelets during the healing process?
Which type of cells are responsible for clearing necrotic bone during healing?
What does the soft callus primarily consist of during the healing process?
What is the primary process that occurs during the formation of the hard callus?
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During which phase of healing does remodeling primarily occur?
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Which term best describes the formation of new blood vessels during healing?
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What is the primary role of fibroblasts in the healing process?
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What is the main characteristic of cortical bone?
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Which component of bone is responsible for breaking down the extracellular matrix?
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What distinguishes mature bone from immature bone?
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What is the primary non-mineralized component of bone?
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How are cortical and cancellous bone related to the concept of bone maturity?
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What is osteoid's role in bone composition?
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What factors can influence the duration of fracture repair?
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What term describes immature bone found during fracture repair?
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Study Notes
Bone Structure
- Bone is made up of two types: Cortical bone (compact, tough outer layer) and Cancellous bone (spongy, mesh-like inner layer).
- Cortical bone makes up the majority of bone in the body.
- Cancellous bone is in contact with bone marrow.
- Cortical bone is covered by periosteum, which contains blood vessels.
Cellular Components of Bone
- Osteoblasts: Immature bone cells that secrete extracellular matrix, giving bone its structure.
- Can become osteocytes, bone lining cells, or die via apoptosis.
- Osteocytes: Mature bone cells that maintain the extracellular matrix.
- Respond to mechanical loading and hormonal signals.
- Osteoclasts: Break down the extracellular matrix.
- Release minerals into the bloodstream, providing space for osteoblasts to deposit new matrix.
- Bone Lining Cells: A type of cell associated with mature bone.
Non-Cellular Components of Bone
- Osteoid is the main non-mineralized component of the extracellular matrix.
- It's primarily composed of collagen.
- Hydroxyapatite is the main mineralized component of the extracellular matrix.
Bone Classifications
- Immature bone (woven bone):
- Also known as primary bone.
- Found during fracture repair and fetal development.
- Weaker than mature bone due to its irregular collagen structure and lower mineral content.
- Mature bone (lamellar bone):
- Also known as secondary bone.
- Forms during remodeling of woven bone.
- Stronger than woven bone, with a more organized structure.
- Osteons: Concentric rings of bone that adapt to stresses.
- Osteocytes are housed in lacunae.
- Haversian canals contain blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.
- Volkmann's canals connect osteons together.
- Has a higher mineral content in osteoid.
Fracture Repair
- Fracture repair is a process of regeneration and remodeling, resulting in no scar.
- The duration depends on various factors, including fracture site, type, treatment, soft tissue involvement, and individual factors like age, immunodeficiency, and nutritional status.
- Phases of healing:
- Hematoma formation: Blood clots forming in the initial stage.
- Inflammation and granulation tissue formation: New blood vessel growth and tissue repair.
- Soft callus formation: Fibrocartilage and bony spicules form, immobilizing the fracture site.
- Hard callus formation: Endochondral ossification transforms cartilage into bone.
- Remodeling: Months to years of woven bone replacement with lamellar bone. Excessive callus resorption and adaptation to stress (Wolff's Law).
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Test your knowledge on the structure and cellular components of bone, including cortical and cancellous bone types. Explore the roles of key bone cells such as osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts as well as non-cellular elements like osteoid. This quiz is designed for students interested in anatomy and physiology.
