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What are osteoblasts responsible for?
What are osteoblasts responsible for?
What is the space between the epiphyses and the diaphysis called?
What is the space between the epiphyses and the diaphysis called?
Which medical specialist treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system?
Which medical specialist treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system?
What is the procedure used to measure the levels of substances found in some musculoskeletal disorders?
What is the procedure used to measure the levels of substances found in some musculoskeletal disorders?
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Which part of a long bone is also called the diaphysis?
Which part of a long bone is also called the diaphysis?
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What does arthrography involve?
What does arthrography involve?
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What is ossification dependent on?
What is ossification dependent on?
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What are osteoclasts responsible for?
What are osteoclasts responsible for?
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"Kyph" in orthopedics refers to which part of the body?
"Kyph" in orthopedics refers to which part of the body?
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Study Notes
Bone Structure and Development
- Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.
- The space between the epiphyses and the diaphysis is called the metaphysis.
- The diaphysis is also referred to as the shaft of a long bone.
Medical Specialties and Procedures
- Orthopedic specialists treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Arthrography involves the injection of dye into a joint to visualize it.
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a procedure used to measure the levels of substances found in some musculoskeletal disorders.
Bone Function and Development
- Ossification (bone formation) is dependent on vitamin D.
- Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.
Medical Terminology
- "Kyph" in orthopedics refers to the thoracic region of the spine.
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Test your knowledge about the composition and development of bones, as well as the process of ossification in the musculoskeletal system.
