A&P Chapter 6 Review

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Canals lined with endosteum that occur at right angles.

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Perforating (Volkmann’s) canals are canals in bone that run perpendicular to the central canals, allowing for the passage of blood vessels and nerves.

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Layer of dense connective tissue surrounding cartilage like a girdle.

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Perichondrium is the connective tissue that envelops cartilage, providing support and nourishment.

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Cartilage-forming cells in perichondrium secrete matrix against external face of existing cartilage.

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Appositional growth is the process by which cartilage increases in width through the addition of new layers from the perichondrium.

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The most important hormone in stimulating epiphyseal plate activity in infancy and childhood.

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Growth hormone is crucial for stimulating growth at the epiphyseal plates, promoting bone elongation.

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Hole or canal in bone that serves as passageways for blood vessels and nerves.

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Bone openings, such as foramina, allow for the passage of blood vessels and nerves through the bone.

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Cells responsible for bone resorption.

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Osteoclasts are specialized cells that break down bone tissue, releasing minerals back into the bloodstream.

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Cells responsible for bone formation.

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Osteoblasts are cells that synthesize new bone matrix and are involved in the mineralization process.

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The type of cartilage that provides support with some flexibility and is found in the nose and trachea.

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Hyaline cartilage is the most common type of cartilage, providing support and flexibility in various structures.

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The type of cartilage that is highly compressible and found in intervertebral discs.

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Fibrocartilage is a tough, dense type of cartilage that provides support and absorbs shock in joints.

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The process by which bone is formed from a cartilage model during fetal development.

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Endochondral ossification is the process where cartilage is replaced by bone, forming the long bones of the body.