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Which of the following best describes the function of articular cartilage in long bones?
Which of the following best describes the function of articular cartilage in long bones?
- Facilitating bone growth and lengthening through the epiphyseal plate.
- Housing bone marrow and blood vessels within the medullary cavity.
- Reducing friction and absorbing shock at bone articulations. (correct)
- Providing a tough connective tissue layer for muscle attachment.
In a growing bone, what is the primary function of the metaphysis?
In a growing bone, what is the primary function of the metaphysis?
- To facilitate bone lengthening through the epiphyseal plate. (correct)
- To cover the ends of the bone with protective cartilage.
- To provide a site for muscle and ligament attachment.
- To house the medullary cavity and its contents.
Which structure is directly associated with the nutritional supply and fracture repair of a bone?
Which structure is directly associated with the nutritional supply and fracture repair of a bone?
- The endosteum lining of the medullary cavity.
- The diaphysis forming the main bone shaft.
- The articular cartilage at the epiphysis.
- The periosteum surrounding the bone. (correct)
What role does the endosteum play in the structure of a long bone?
What role does the endosteum play in the structure of a long bone?
Which of these is primarily located within the diaphysis of a long bone?
Which of these is primarily located within the diaphysis of a long bone?
What is the primary focus of osteology as a field of study?
What is the primary focus of osteology as a field of study?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?
What process is responsible for the production of red blood cells within bone marrow?
What process is responsible for the production of red blood cells within bone marrow?
Besides calcium, what is another mineral stored in bones?
Besides calcium, what is another mineral stored in bones?
What type of bone marrow is primarily involved in storing triglycerides?
What type of bone marrow is primarily involved in storing triglycerides?
What term describes the continuous process of building new bone and breaking down old bone?
What term describes the continuous process of building new bone and breaking down old bone?
How many red blood cells are produced each second by red bone marrow?
How many red blood cells are produced each second by red bone marrow?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of bones?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of bones?
Which bone cell type is responsible for initiating calcification?
Which bone cell type is responsible for initiating calcification?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Which bone cell type is derived from the fusion of multiple monocytes?
Which bone cell type is derived from the fusion of multiple monocytes?
Which type of bone tissue forms the bulk of the long bone diaphysis?
Which type of bone tissue forms the bulk of the long bone diaphysis?
What are the concentric rings of bone tissue that make up the osteons in compact bone called?
What are the concentric rings of bone tissue that make up the osteons in compact bone called?
Where are osteocytes located within the structure of compact bone?
Where are osteocytes located within the structure of compact bone?
What is the primary role of osteoprogenitor cells regarding bone cell development?
What is the primary role of osteoprogenitor cells regarding bone cell development?
What is the main function of the osteonic (central) canal in compact bone?
What is the main function of the osteonic (central) canal in compact bone?
What are the small channels radiating from lacunae in compact bone tissue called?
What are the small channels radiating from lacunae in compact bone tissue called?
Which type of bone tissue is also known as trabecular bone tissue?
Which type of bone tissue is also known as trabecular bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteocytes within canaliculi?
What is the primary function of osteocytes within canaliculi?
Which of the following is NOT a component of spongy bone tissue?
Which of the following is NOT a component of spongy bone tissue?
Where is spongy bone tissue typically located in a bone?
Where is spongy bone tissue typically located in a bone?
What is the process of bone formation called?
What is the process of bone formation called?
Which type of bone development involves bone formation directly within mesenchyme?
Which type of bone development involves bone formation directly within mesenchyme?
Which of the following bone types are formed through intramembranous ossification?
Which of the following bone types are formed through intramembranous ossification?
What type of tissue is initially formed during endochondral ossification?
What type of tissue is initially formed during endochondral ossification?
Which cell type is responsible for secreting the cartilage extracellular matrix in endochondral ossification?
Which cell type is responsible for secreting the cartilage extracellular matrix in endochondral ossification?
What is the name of the mesenchymal covering that develops around the cartilage model during endochondral ossification?
What is the name of the mesenchymal covering that develops around the cartilage model during endochondral ossification?
Which type of growth contributes to the increase in length of the cartilage model in endochondral ossification?
Which type of growth contributes to the increase in length of the cartilage model in endochondral ossification?
What event directly leads to the death of chondrocytes within the cartilage model during endochondral ossification?
What event directly leads to the death of chondrocytes within the cartilage model during endochondral ossification?
What is the primary role of the nutrient artery in endochondral ossification?
What is the primary role of the nutrient artery in endochondral ossification?
What signals the transition of the perichondrium into the periosteum during endochondral ossification?
What signals the transition of the perichondrium into the periosteum during endochondral ossification?
Which type of bone does the primary ossification center produce initially in endochondral ossification?
Which type of bone does the primary ossification center produce initially in endochondral ossification?
During endochondral ossification, which cells are responsible for breaking down spongy bone to create the medullary cavity?
During endochondral ossification, which cells are responsible for breaking down spongy bone to create the medullary cavity?
What is the primary difference between the development of the primary and secondary ossification centers during endochondral ossification?
What is the primary difference between the development of the primary and secondary ossification centers during endochondral ossification?
What is the fate of the hyaline cartilage that covers the epiphyses of long bones?
What is the fate of the hyaline cartilage that covers the epiphyses of long bones?
Prior to the formation of the periosteum and spongy bone, what is the direct role of osteoblasts during bone formation?
Prior to the formation of the periosteum and spongy bone, what is the direct role of osteoblasts during bone formation?
In the context of bone growth in length, what is the main role of the chondrocytes in the zone of resting cartilage?
In the context of bone growth in length, what is the main role of the chondrocytes in the zone of resting cartilage?
During interstitial growth of a long bone, what directly follows the increase in cartilage at the epiphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate?
During interstitial growth of a long bone, what directly follows the increase in cartilage at the epiphyseal side of the epiphyseal plate?
Which of the following best describes the order of events of cells, according to the content, in endochondral ossification?
Which of the following best describes the order of events of cells, according to the content, in endochondral ossification?
What is the role of a nutrient artery in endochondral ossification?
What is the role of a nutrient artery in endochondral ossification?
Flashcards
Diaphysis
Diaphysis
The long, central shaft of a bone.
Bone Remodeling
Bone Remodeling
Bone is a living tissue that constantly remodels itself by building new bone and breaking down old bone.
Epiphysis
Epiphysis
The ends of a long bone, articulating with other bones.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
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Osteology
Osteology
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Metaphysis
Metaphysis
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Long Bones
Long Bones
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Articular Cartilage
Articular Cartilage
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Short Bones
Short Bones
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Periosteum
Periosteum
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Flat Bones
Flat Bones
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Irregular Bones
Irregular Bones
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Sesamoid Bones
Sesamoid Bones
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Endochondral Ossification
Endochondral Ossification
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Mesenchymal Cells
Mesenchymal Cells
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Chondroblasts
Chondroblasts
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Perichondrium
Perichondrium
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Interstitial Growth
Interstitial Growth
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Appositional Growth
Appositional Growth
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Primary Ossification Center
Primary Ossification Center
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Osteoprogenitor Cells
Osteoprogenitor Cells
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Medullary Cavity
Medullary Cavity
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Osteoclasts
Osteoclasts
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Secondary Ossification Centers
Secondary Ossification Centers
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Epiphyseal Plate
Epiphyseal Plate
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Zones of the Epiphyseal Plate
Zones of the Epiphyseal Plate
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Osteocytes
Osteocytes
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Compact bone tissue
Compact bone tissue
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Spongy bone tissue
Spongy bone tissue
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Osteon
Osteon
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Lamellae
Lamellae
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What is compact bone tissue?
What is compact bone tissue?
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What are lacunae?
What are lacunae?
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What are canaliculi?
What are canaliculi?
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What is spongy bone tissue?
What is spongy bone tissue?
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What are trabeculae?
What are trabeculae?
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What is red bone marrow?
What is red bone marrow?
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What is yellow bone marrow?
What is yellow bone marrow?
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What is intramembranous ossification?
What is intramembranous ossification?
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Study Notes
Bone Tissue Overview
- Bones have diverse functions beyond support, including remodeling, building new bone, and breaking down old bone.
- The skeletal system provides a framework of bones and cartilage.
- Osteology is the study of bone structure and treatment of bone disorders.
Functions of Bones
- Support: The skeleton serves as the body's structural framework.
- Protection: Bones shield vital organs from injury.
- Movement: Skeletal muscles connect to bones, enabling movement upon contraction.
- Mineral Storage: Bones store calcium and phosphorus, crucial for bodily functions. Ninety-nine percent of body calcium is stored in bones.
- Blood Cell Production: Red bone marrow, a connective tissue within bones, produces red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets. It produces two million RBCs every second.
- Triglyceride Storage: Yellow bone marrow contains adipose cells storing triglycerides, providing energy.
Types of Bones
- The human skeleton has 206 bones, with five main classifications.
- Long bones (e.g., humerus)
- Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
- Flat bones (e.g., sternum)
- Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)
- Sesamoid bones (e.g., patella)
Anatomy of a Bone (Example: Humerus)
- Diaphysis: The bone shaft or body.
- Epiphysis: The proximal and distal ends of the bone.
- Metaphysis: The regions connecting the diaphysis and epiphysis. In growing bones, this contains an epiphyseal growth plate.
- Articular Cartilage: Hyaline cartilage covering the epiphysis, decreasing friction and absorbing shock.
- Periosteum: A tough connective tissue covering the bone, assisting in fracture repair and nourishing the bone.
- Medullary Cavity: Contains yellow bone marrow (adults) and blood vessels.
- Endosteum: A thin membrane lining the medullary cavity.
Histology of Bone: Two Types of Bone Tissue
- Compact Bone: Dense and strong, primarily composing the diaphysis of long bones. It is also observed on bone surfaces.
- Spongy Bone: Light and porous, found primarily in the epiphyses of long bones. It has trabeculae (thin columns) of lamellae. Red and yellow bone marrow is housed between trabeculae in spongy bone.
Bone Formation
- Intramembranous Ossification: Simple method of bone formation where bone forms directly from mesenchyme tissue. This is how flat bones develop.
- Endochondral Ossification: More complex method where hyaline cartilage forms a model, and bone forms within this model. This is typical for most types of bones.
- Steps of Endochondral Ossification (EQ)
- Step 1: Development of Cartilage Model Mesenchymal cells create a 3D model that forms cartilage tissue.
- Step 2: Growth of Cartilage Model Chondroblasts produce cartilage tissue. The model grows longer and thicker.
- Step 3: Primary Ossification Center Nutrient artery penetrates the pericardium and stimulates osteoprogenitor cells to form osteoblasts, initiating bone tissue formation in the diaphysis.
- Step 4: Medullary Cavity (MC) Osteoclasts generated by macrophages breakdown spongy bone creating cavity.
- Step 5: Secondary Ossification Centers (SOC) Branches of the epiphyseal artery penetrate the epiphyses—these centers develop spongy bone with the process similar to primary centers.
- Step 6: Formation of Articular Cartilage and Epiphyseal Plate Cartilage of the epiphysis becomes articular cartilage, while hyaline cartilage remains at the epiphyseal plate until puberty.
- Bone Growth in Length: Occurs due to activity of the epiphyseal plate. Four zones of cartilage (resting, proliferating, hypertrophic, and calcified) enable cartilage replacement with bone.
- Bone Growth in Thickness: Periosteal ridges create tunnels for blood vessels as the periosteum thickens. Osteoblasts then produce new bone lamellae creating more osteon around existing tunnels.
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