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What is the term for the process by which cartilage is removed and replaced with bone?
What is the term for the process by which cartilage is removed and replaced with bone?
What is the name of the section of a long bone where bone growth begins?
What is the name of the section of a long bone where bone growth begins?
At what stage of development do most bones start as cartilage?
At what stage of development do most bones start as cartilage?
What is the term for the sections at the ends of long bones?
What is the term for the sections at the ends of long bones?
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What is the outcome of full skeletal maturity?
What is the outcome of full skeletal maturity?
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What determines the age at which full ossification occurs?
What determines the age at which full ossification occurs?
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What is a risk associated with repetitive exercise?
What is a risk associated with repetitive exercise?
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What is the correct order of bone formation during endochondral bone formation?
What is the correct order of bone formation during endochondral bone formation?
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What is the purpose of internal fixation devices in bone healing?
What is the purpose of internal fixation devices in bone healing?
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What is the role of osteoblasts in fracture healing?
What is the role of osteoblasts in fracture healing?
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What is the purpose of external fixation devices in bone healing?
What is the purpose of external fixation devices in bone healing?
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What is the result of lack of stability during bone healing?
What is the result of lack of stability during bone healing?
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What is the correct sequence of events during fracture healing?
What is the correct sequence of events during fracture healing?
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What is the final step in the fracture healing process?
What is the final step in the fracture healing process?
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What is the primary function of cartilage in the skeletal system?
What is the primary function of cartilage in the skeletal system?
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Which type of joint is characterized by the presence of a joint cavity and freely movable bones?
Which type of joint is characterized by the presence of a joint cavity and freely movable bones?
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What is the term used to describe the study of joints?
What is the term used to describe the study of joints?
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Which type of joint is held together by fibrous connective tissue and is immovable?
Which type of joint is held together by fibrous connective tissue and is immovable?
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What is the term used to describe the smooth, bony surfaces that come together to form freely movable joints?
What is the term used to describe the smooth, bony surfaces that come together to form freely movable joints?
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Which type of joint is characterized by the presence of cartilage and allows for slightly movable movement?
Which type of joint is characterized by the presence of cartilage and allows for slightly movable movement?
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What is the term used to describe the fluid that lubricates joints and reduces friction?
What is the term used to describe the fluid that lubricates joints and reduces friction?
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Which type of joint is an example of a fibrous joint?
Which type of joint is an example of a fibrous joint?
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What is the main reason why cartilage healing is limited?
What is the main reason why cartilage healing is limited?
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What is the primary function of synovial fluid in a joint?
What is the primary function of synovial fluid in a joint?
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What is the purpose of a 'joint tap'?
What is the purpose of a 'joint tap'?
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What is the consistency of synovial fluid?
What is the consistency of synovial fluid?
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What is a common painful issue in pets that can occur when cartilage is diseased?
What is a common painful issue in pets that can occur when cartilage is diseased?
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What type of joint is characterized by the presence of synovial fluid?
What type of joint is characterized by the presence of synovial fluid?
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What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
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What is the result of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis in dogs?
What is the result of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis in dogs?
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What is the common feature of synovial joints?
What is the common feature of synovial joints?
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What is the role of cartilage in embryonic development?
What is the role of cartilage in embryonic development?
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What is the consequence of cartilage damage?
What is the consequence of cartilage damage?
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What is the characteristic of cartilage?
What is the characteristic of cartilage?
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What is the purpose of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the purpose of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
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What is the type of joint that allows for rotation around a single axis?
What is the type of joint that allows for rotation around a single axis?
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What is the primary characteristic of fibrous joints?
What is the primary characteristic of fibrous joints?
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What is the term used to describe the study of joints?
What is the term used to describe the study of joints?
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What type of joint is characterized by the presence of cartilage and allows for slightly movable movement?
What type of joint is characterized by the presence of cartilage and allows for slightly movable movement?
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What is the term used to describe the smooth, bony surfaces that come together to form freely movable joints?
What is the term used to describe the smooth, bony surfaces that come together to form freely movable joints?
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What is the type of joint that is an example of a fibrous joint?
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What is the purpose of synovial fluid in a joint?
What is the purpose of synovial fluid in a joint?
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What is the characteristic of cartilaginous joints?
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What is the term used to describe the fluid that lubricates joints and reduces friction?
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What is the primary function of cartilage in the skeletal system?
What is the primary function of cartilage in the skeletal system?
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What is the main reason why cartilage healing is limited?
What is the main reason why cartilage healing is limited?
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What is the purpose of a 'joint tap'?
What is the purpose of a 'joint tap'?
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What is the characteristic of synovial fluid?
What is the characteristic of synovial fluid?
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What is a common painful issue in pets that can occur when cartilage is diseased?
What is a common painful issue in pets that can occur when cartilage is diseased?
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What type of joint is characterized by the presence of synovial fluid?
What type of joint is characterized by the presence of synovial fluid?
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What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
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What is the result of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis in dogs?
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What is the characteristic of cartilage?
What is the characteristic of cartilage?
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What happens when cartilage is damaged?
What happens when cartilage is damaged?
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What is the purpose of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
What is the purpose of synovial fluid in synovial joints?
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What is the common feature of synovial joints?
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What is the role of cartilage in embryonic development?
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Study Notes
Bone Formation and Growth
- Bone formation occurs in two ways: Endochondral (Cartilage) bone formation and Intramembranous (Intraosseous) bone formation
- Endochondral bone formation:
- Majority of bone formation
- Most bones start as cartilage in the fetus
- Long bone formation begins in the primary growth centre in diaphysis and radiates outwards
- Cartilage is removed gradually as bone is created
- Additional secondary growth centres develop in the epiphysis of bone (the ends)
- At birth, most cartilage has been replaced by bone
- Only growth plates/epiphyseal plates remain as cartilage
- These allow long bone growth
- Full skeletal maturity: epiphyseal plates ossify
Intramembranous Bone Formation
- Bone forms from fibrous membranes covering the brain in the developing fetus
- Only occurs in certain skull bones, mandible, and clavicle (not in dogs and cats)
- This creates bones of the cranium which surround the brain
- Why might we want these bones to ossify earlier than the rest of the skeleton?
Bone Healing
- Bones are one of the best healing tissues in the body
- Fractures (breaks) can occur in any bones but are most common in long bones
- Three factors necessary for optimal healing:
- Alignment
- Immobilisation
- Time
Bone Healing - Alignment
- Alignment is also known as “reduction” of a fracture (or “fx”)
- Fractured ends must be brought together in reasonable alignment and kept from moving apart during the healing process
- Internal and external devices (such as plates, pins, and screws implanted during surgery) are used to reduce a fx
Bone Healing - Immobilisation
- Also called “fixation” of a fracture
- Achieved through internal fixtures and external fixtures – pins, plates, screws, and splints, casts
- Length of time external fixators are in place depends on species, age, activity level – all affect healing time
Fracture Healing
- Bones have a large blood supply – this results in a large amount of bleeding (haemorrhage) when a fracture occurs
- A clot is formed – known as the fracture haematoma
- Osteoblasts form healing tissue known as a callus
- First a fibrocartilage/soft callus followed by a bony/hard callus
- Callus bridges the fracture gap – the size of the callus indicates how much movement has occurred during healing
- Remodeling occurs after callus has formed and fracture has stabilised
Joints
- Joints are the junctions between bones, which can be immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable.
- Joint terminology:
- Arthro- and Articular- refer to joints.
- Arthrology is the study of joints.
- Articular surfaces are smooth, bony surfaces that come together to form freely movable joints.
Types of Joints
- Fibrous Joints:
- Immoveable joints with no joint cavity.
- Held together by fibrous connective tissue (ligaments, tendons).
- Examples: skull bones (sutures), mandible bone to tooth (gomphosis joint).
- Cartilaginous Joints:
- Joints held together with cartilage.
- Allow more movement between bones than fibrous joints but less than synovial joints.
- Examples: vertebral discs, pubic symphysis, mandibular symphysis.
- Synovial Joints:
- Freely movable joints.
- Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones.
- Have a fibrous joint capsule containing synovial fluid.
- Ligaments reinforce and stabilize the joint.
- Examples: hinge, gliding, pivot, and ball and socket joints.
Cartilage
- Found in: larynx, trachea, bronchi, flexible portions of nose, external ear, and connects ribs to sternum.
- Functions:
- Provides tough yet flexible support.
- Reduces friction and acts as a cushion between joints.
- Helps support weight during movement.
- Important in embryonic development (most bones are first formed as cartilage and later replaced as bone).
- When damaged, cartilage has limited healing ability due to lack of direct blood supply, leading to issues like osteoarthritis.
Synovial Fluid
- Found in synovial joints.
- Helps to minimize friction in the joint and allow for free movement.
- Has a thick, viscous consistency similar to oil.
- Can be sampled through a "joint tap" for examination and analysis.
Joints
- Joints are the junctions between bones, which can be immovable, slightly movable, or freely movable.
- Joint terminology:
- Arthro- and Articular- refer to joints.
- Arthrology is the study of joints.
- Articular surfaces are smooth, bony surfaces that come together to form freely movable joints.
Types of Joints
- Fibrous Joints:
- Immoveable joints with no joint cavity.
- Held together by fibrous connective tissue (ligaments, tendons).
- Examples: skull bones (sutures), mandible bone to tooth (gomphosis joint).
- Cartilaginous Joints:
- Joints held together with cartilage.
- Allow more movement between bones than fibrous joints but less than synovial joints.
- Examples: vertebral discs, pubic symphysis, mandibular symphysis.
- Synovial Joints:
- Freely movable joints.
- Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones.
- Have a fibrous joint capsule containing synovial fluid.
- Ligaments reinforce and stabilize the joint.
- Examples: hinge, gliding, pivot, and ball and socket joints.
Cartilage
- Found in: larynx, trachea, bronchi, flexible portions of nose, external ear, and connects ribs to sternum.
- Functions:
- Provides tough yet flexible support.
- Reduces friction and acts as a cushion between joints.
- Helps support weight during movement.
- Important in embryonic development (most bones are first formed as cartilage and later replaced as bone).
- When damaged, cartilage has limited healing ability due to lack of direct blood supply, leading to issues like osteoarthritis.
Synovial Fluid
- Found in synovial joints.
- Helps to minimize friction in the joint and allow for free movement.
- Has a thick, viscous consistency similar to oil.
- Can be sampled through a "joint tap" for examination and analysis.
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This quiz covers the skeletal system, bone formation, growth, and healing. It reviews bone cells, types of bones, and functions of the skeletal system.