Unit 5A Vocab Flashcard

Front

Cells that form new bone.

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

Longest living bone cell, 90–95% of bone tissue.

Back

Osteocytes

Front

Specialized cell that absorbs and removes bone for new bone development.

Back

Osteoclasts

Front

Upper and lower extremities, including shoulder girdle and pelvis.

Back

Appendicular skeleton

Front

Bones forming the skull, laryngeal skeleton, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.

Back

Axial skeleton

Front

External layer of all bones, mainly in appendicular skeleton, especially in long bone diaphysis.

Back

Cortical bone

Front

Core of vertebral bones and ends of long bones.

Back

Cancellous bone

Front

Membranous tissue covering bone surfaces.

Back

Periosteum

Front

Main section of a long bone.

Back

Diaphysis

Front

Rounded end of a long bone at its joint with adjacent bone(s).

Back

Epiphysis