Bone Structure and Growth Concepts

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What are the organs of the skeletal system?

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Bones

Front

What is Structure #7 in a long bone?

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Periosteum

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What are the ends of a long bone anatomically referred to as?

Back

Epiphysis

Front

What is the hardest, most dense part of the bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone

Front

What covers the ends of bones and provides protection?

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Articular cartilage

Front

What is the function of the periosteum?

Back

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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What is the medullary cavity?

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The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow is stored.

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What is spongy bone?

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Spongy bone is a type of bone that has a porous structure and is found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of others.

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What is the role of osteoblasts?

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Osteoblasts are cells that synthesize bone and are responsible for bone growth.

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What is the epiphyseal plate?

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The epiphyseal plate is a hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone, responsible for the lengthwise growth of the bone.