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Which type of bones are primarily found in the wrist and ankles?
Which type of bones are primarily found in the wrist and ankles?
What is the primary function of osteocytes?
What is the primary function of osteocytes?
Which structure in a long bone is responsible for energy storage?
Which structure in a long bone is responsible for energy storage?
What best describes trabeculae in spongy bone?
What best describes trabeculae in spongy bone?
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What role do hydroxyapatites play in bone structure?
What role do hydroxyapatites play in bone structure?
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Which of the following membranes surrounds the outer surface of a bone?
Which of the following membranes surrounds the outer surface of a bone?
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Which cellular process involves the differentiation of osteogenic cells?
Which cellular process involves the differentiation of osteogenic cells?
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The central canal within an osteon contains which of the following?
The central canal within an osteon contains which of the following?
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What is the main function of spongy bone?
What is the main function of spongy bone?
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During which type of ossification does bone form between two membranes?
During which type of ossification does bone form between two membranes?
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Study Notes
Bone Types
- Long bones: femur, humerus, phalanges.
- Short bones: wrist and ankles with tendons.
- Flat bones: sternum, ribs, skull bones, scapula, hips.
- Irregular bones: vertebrae, facial bones.
Functions of Bones
- Provides support and framework for the body.
- Protects internal organs.
- Enables movement of the body.
- Stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
- Stores energy in the form of yellow bone marrow (adipose tissue).
- Produces blood cells in red bone marrow (hematopoiesis).
Bone Tissue
- Compact bone: dense tissue packed tightly together, resistant to breakage.
- Spongy bone: reduces bone weight and absorbs shock.
Structure of Long Bones
- Diaphysis: shaft of long bone, composed of compact bone, containing the medullary cavity filled with yellow bone marrow.
- Epiphyses: ends of bones, composed of spongy bone with red bone marrow.
Membranes of Bones
- Periosteum: outermost membrane, provides attachment for tendons and ligaments.
- Sharpey's fibers: connect the periosteum to the compact bone.
- Endosteum: innermost membrane lining the medullary cavity.
- Osteogenic cells: stem cells that differentiate into osteoblasts.
- Osteoblasts: bone-forming cells.
- Osteoclasts: bone-destroying cells.
- Osteocytes: mature bone cells.
Diploe Bone
- Spongy bone found in the skull, absorbs shock.
Hematopoietic Tissue
- Red bone marrow, responsible for blood cell formation.
Microscopic Compact Bone Anatomy
- Osteon: structural unit of compact bone.
- Lamellae: concentric rings of bone matrix that resist breaking and support weight.
- Central canal: houses blood vessels and nerves.
- Perforating canals: connect central canals, allowing communication between osteons.
- Lacunae: cavities containing osteocytes.
- Canaliculi: channels connecting lacunae, facilitating nutrient exchange.
Spongy Bone Microscopic Anatomy
- Trabeculae: struts of bone that absorb shock, lacking osteons.
Bone Matrix
- Osteoid: organic matrix produced by osteoblasts, containing collagen fibers.
- Hydroxyapatites: mineral salts, primarily calcium phosphate, giving bone hardness.
Osteogenesis (Bone Formation)
- Intramembranous ossification: bone develops directly from mesenchymal tissue, primarily in flat bones.
Bone Formation Processes
- Postnatal bone growth: bone lengthens and widens after birth.
- Bone remodeling and repair: continuous processes involving bone resorption and deposition to maintain bone strength and adapt to stresses.
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Test your knowledge on the different types of bones and their functions in the human body. This quiz will cover the structure, types, and crucial roles bones play, along with details on bone tissue. Enhance your understanding of skeletal anatomy!
