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ANATOMY EXAM 1

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  • Microscopic Anatomy


    The study of structures that cannot be seen without magnification.

  • Cytology is the study of the internal structure of individual cells while histology is the study of groups of specialized cells, tissue.


    Compare and contrast cytology vs histology.

  • Cells make tissues, tissues make organs.


    What is the relationship between microscopic and gross anatomy?

  • Gross Anatomy (Macroscopic Anatomy)


    The study of structures visible to the unaided eye.

  • Surface Anatomy


    The study of general anatomical form, or morphology; refers to the superficial anatomical markings.

  • Regional Anatomy


    Refers to all structures in a specific area of the body.

  • Systemic Anatomy


    The study of the organ systems of the body.

  • Developmental Anatomy


    Examines structural changes over time.

  • Embryology


    The study of early developmental stages, from conception through the first 8 weeks of development.

  • Comparative Anatomy


    Considers anatomical similarities and differences in different types of animals.

  • Clinical Anatomy


    Studies anatomical changes that occur during pathological illnesses.

  • Surgical Anatomy


    Studies anatomical landmarks important for surgical procedures.

  • Radiographic Anatomy


    Using X-rays or ultrasound scans to study anatomy.

  • Cross-sectional Anatomy


    Using radiographic techniques (CT, MRI, and spiral scans) to study cross sections of the body.

  • Chemical/Molecular, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism


    List the Levels of Organization from simplest to most complex.

  • Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, and Nitrogen


    What four elements combine to make up 99% of the body?

  • Chemical/Molecular Level


    There are over a dozen different elements in the body. Atoms combine to form molecules. Four elements make up 99% of the body.

  • Cellular Level


    The smallest living unit in the body; consists of organelles.

  • Tissue Level


    Tissues are composed of one type of cell that works together. Ex.) epithelial, muscular, nerual, and connective tissue

  • Organ Level


    Combination of tissues. Ex.) The heart consists of all four types of tissues

  • Organ System Level


    A combination of various organs makes up a specific system. Ex.) The heart and blood vessels make up the cardiovascular system.

  • Organism Level


    The 11 organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis and basic life functions.

  • 66%


    What percentage of water is the body made up of?

    1. Integumentary

    2. Skeletal

    3. Muscular

    4. Nervous

    5. Endocrine

    6. Cardiovascular

    7. Lymphatic

    8. Respiratory

    9. Digestive

    10. Urinary

    11. Reproductive


    List the 11 Organ Systems of the body.

  • The Integumentary System


    This organ system consists of the skin, hair follicles, sweat glands, nails, sensory receptors, and the subcutaneous layer.

  • The Skeletal System


    This organ system consists of the bones, joints, cartilage, ligaments, and bone marrow.

  • The Muscular System


    This organ system contains skeletal muscles, tendons, and aponeuroses.

  • The Nervous System


    This organ system contains the Central Nervous System, brain, spinal cord, special senses, and Peripheral Nervous System.

  • The Endocrine System


    This organ system contains the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid gland. thymus, adrenal glands, kidneys, pancreas, and gonads.

  • The Cardiovascular System


    This organ system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

  • The Lymphatic System


    This organ system contains lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, and the thymus.

  • The Respiratory System


    This system consists of nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

  • The Digestive System


    This system consists of the oral cavity, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and large intestine.

  • The Urinary System


    This organ system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

  • The Reproductive System


    This organ system consists of the testes, accessory organs, ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, mammary glands, and external genitalia.

  • Supine


    Lying down (face up) in the anatomical position.

  • Prone


    Lying down (face down) in the anatomical position.

  • Abdominopelvic Quadrants


    The four sections: right upper quadrant, left upper quadrant, right lower quadrant, left lower quadrant.

  • Right Upper Quadrant


    Which quadrant contains the right lobe of liver, gallbladder, right kidney, portions of stomach, and intestines?

  • Left Upper Quadrant


    What quadrant contains the left lobe of liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, and portions of the large intestine?

  • Right Lower Quadrant


    What quadrant contains cecum, appendix, portions of small intestine, reproductive organs, and right ureter?

  • Left Lower Quadrant


    What quadrant contains most of small intestine, portions of large intestine, left ureter, and reproductive organs?

  • Right Hypochondriac Region, Epigastric Region, Left Hypochondriac Region

    Right Lumbar Region, Umbilical Region, Left Lumbar Region

    Right Inguinal Region, Hypogastric (pubic) region, Left Inguinal Region


    List the nine abdominopelvic regions in order from left to right. (Hint: the regions are named from a person in the anatomical position's left and right.)

  • Superior and Inferior


    Anatomical directions for above and below.

  • Anterior (ventral) and Posterior (dorsal)


    Anatomical directions for front and back.

  • Medial and Lateral


    Anatomical directions for the middle and side.

  • Superficial and Deep


    Anatomical directions for outside and inside.

  • Proximal and Distal


    Anatomical directions for closer and further to the point of attachment.

  • Sagittal Plane (Midsagittal and Parasagittal)


    This sectional plane separates the body into left and right.

  • Transverse Plane


    This sectional plane separates the body into proximal and distal (top and bottom).

  • Frontal Plane


    This sectional plane separates the body into anterior and posterior (front and back).

  • Body Cavities


    Internal chambers that protect organs and allow them to change shape; if you remove an oran you will leave a cavity.

  • Diaphragm


    A flat, muscular sheet, separates the two main cavities: Thoracic and Abdominopelvic.

  • Thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities.


    What is contained in the Anterior (ventral) Cavity?

  • Cranial and Spinal Cavities


    What is contained in the Posterior (dorsal) cavity?

  • Pleural and Pericardial Cavity


    What cavities are contained in the thoracic cavity?

  • Peritoneal, Abdominal, and Pelvic cavities


    What cavities are contained in the abdominopelvic cavity?

  • The Pericardial Cavity


    What surrounds the heart?

  • Mediastinum


    What contains the trachea, esophagus, and major vessels?

  • A visceral and a parietal layer of serous pericardium.


    The Pericardial Cavity contains what?

  • Visceral and parietal pleura


    The Pleural Cavity contains what?

  • Visceral and Parietal peritoneum


    The Peritoneal Cavity contains what?

  • Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, and Neural


    What are the four primary types of tissue?

  • Cellularity, Polarity, Attachment, and Avascularity


    List some characteristics of Epithelial Tissue.

  • A basement membrane


    What will always be separating epithelium and connective tissue?

  • Physical protection, controls permeability, provides sensation, and produces secretions


    What are some functions of Epithelial Tissue?

  • Microvilli, Sterocilia, and Cilliated Epithelium


    What are three specializations of Epithelial Cells?

  • Simple Epithelium


    Epithelium has one layer of cells.

  • Stratified Epithelium


    Epithelium has two or more layers of cells.

  • Squamos


    Relatively flat cell shape in epithelium.

  • Cuboidal


    Epithelia cells shaped like cubes.

  • Columnar


    Epithelia cells shaped like columns that are longer than wide.

  • microvilli, stereocilia, ciliated epithelium


    What are the specializations of Epithelial cells that are found on the apical surface of cells?

  • Intercellular connections


    What holds cells together and prevents the passage of chemicals and pathogens?

  • Cell junctions, CAMs, intercellular


    What gives the epithelium strength and stability?

  • The basement membrane


    What is the cell membrane attached to?

  • Basal lamina and fibroreticular lamina


    What two layers does the basement membrane consist of?

  • Through time, via continual division of stem cells near the basal lamina.


    How is the epithelium replaced?

  • Simple Squamous Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue consists of delicate cells located in the lining of body cavities and the lining of the heart and blood vessels. It functions to reduce friction and absorb and secrete material.

  • Stratified Squamous Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue is found on the surface of the skin and lining the mouth, anus, esophagus, and vagina. It functions to protect against abrasion, pathogens, and chemicals.

  • Simple Cuboidal Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue is located in the thyroid gland, ducts, and kidney tubules. It functions for secretion and absorption while providing very little protection.

  • Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue is rare and located in the ducts of sweat glands. It functions for secretion and absorption.

  • Simple Columnar Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue is located in stomach lining, intestines, gallbladder, uterine tubes, and collecting ducts of the kidneys. It functions for secretion, absorption, and protection.

  • Stratified Columnar Eplithelium


    This epithelial tissue is located in the pharynx, epiglottis, anus, mammary glands, salivary glands, and urethra. It functions as protection.

  • Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue has nuclei situated at different levels. It is located in the nasal cavity, trachea, and bronchi as well as the vas deferens, prostate gland, and epididymis. It functions for protection and secretion.

  • Transitional Epithelium


    This epithelial tissue consists of many layers and is a combination of cuboidal and "oddly" shaped cells. It is located in the urinary bladder, renal pelvis, and ureters. It functions with an ability to stretch extensively.

  • endocrine and exocrine


    What are the two types of gland in epithelial tissue?

  • serous glands, mucous glands, and mixed exocrine glands


    What are the three types of exocrine glands?

  • Serous glands


    Secretes watery fluid with enzymes.

  • Mucous glands


    Secretes glycoproteins called mucins (mucus).

  • Endocrine glands


    Glands that secrete hormones that enter the blood or lymph.

  • goblet cells and mucous cells


    Unicellular glands secrete mucus through two types of glands, which are?

  • multicellular glands


    What kind of glands produce secretory sheets that line the stomach?

  • distal


    In a multicellular gland the secretory portion (gland cells) is ______ to the duct.

  • No


    If the duct is simple, is there branching?

  • Yes


    If the duct is compound, is there branching?

  • Tubular gland


    Gland cells are arranged in a tube.

  • Alveolar (acinar) gland


    Gland cells form a blind pocket.

  • Tubuloalveolar (tubuloacinar) gland


    A gland that combines tubular and alveolar.

  • Merocrine secretion


    The product is released from secretory vesicles by exocytosis. This is the most common mode of secretion.

  • Apocrine secretion


    Shedding of the apical portion of the cell. Found in mammary glands.

  • Holocrine secretion


    Cell bursts apart. Found in sebaceous glands.

  • A single straight tube


    What does a simple tubular gland look like?

  • A single tube that is coiled


    What does a simple coiled tubular gland look like?

  • A single duct with multiple branched tubular endings


    What does a simple branched tubular gland look like?

  • A single sac-like secretory portion


    What does a simple alveolar gland look like?

  • A single duct with multiple branched sac-like endings


    What does a simple branched alveolar gland look like?

  • A branched duct system with tubular secretory portions


    What does a compound tubular gland look like?

  • A branched duct system with sac-like secretory portions


    What does a compound alveolar gland look like?

  • A branched duct system containing both tubes and sac-like portions


    What does a compound tubuloalveolar gland look like?

  • Simple Squamous Epithelium


    What type of epithelial tissue lines the pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal body cavities?

  • To reduce friction, controls vessel permeability, absorbs, and secretes.


    How does Simple Squamous Epithelium function?

  • Stratified Squamous Epithelium


    What type of epithelial tissue is found on the surface of skin, lining the oral cavity, throat, esophagus, rectum, anus, and vagina?

  • To protect against abrasion, pathogens, and chemical attack.


    How does Stratified Squamous Epithelium Function?

  • The pads within the knee joint, between pubic bones of pelvis, and intervertebral discs.


    Where is fibrous cartilage located?

  • Resists compression; prevents bone-to-bone contact; limits relative movement.


    How does fibrous cartilage function?

  • Membranes


    Epithelia and connective tissue combine to form what?

  • A sheet of epithelial cells and an underlying connective tissue.


    Every membrane consists of both...?

  • Mucous, Serous, Cutaneous, and Synovial


    What are the four types of membranes?

  • Mucous membranes


    Line digestive, respiratory, reproductive, and urinary tracts.

  • Resist pathogen entry and keep epithelial surfaces moist


    What are some functions of the mucous membrane?

  • Lamina propria


    The areolar connective tissue directly underneath and supporting the epithelium of a mucous membrane.

  • Serous membrane


    Lines the body cavities and consists of a parietal and a visceral layer.

  • Pleura


    Lines the lungs

  • Peritoneum


    Lines the peritoneal cavity

  • Pericardium


    Lines the heart

  • transudate


    What is the fluid associated with serous membranes?

  • Cutaneous membrane


    This membrane makes up the skin, consists of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, and is thick and waterproof.

  • Synovial membrane


    Lines the joint cavities and produces synovial fluid to reduce friction.

  • No basal or reticular lamina, have gaps between cells, and cells are derived from macrophages and fibroblasts.


    What is different about synovial membranes?

  • Mesenchyme and mucoid


    What are the two forms of embryonic connective tissue?

  • Mesenchyme


    First tissue to form in a developing embryo.

  • Mucoid connective tissue


    Found throughout the developing embryo.

  • Superficial fascia


    Between skin and underlying organs, areolar tissue and adipose tissue, and also known as subcutaneous layer or hypodermis layer.

  • Deep fascia


    Forms a strong, fibrous internal framework, dense irregular connective tissue, bound to capsules, tendons, and ligaments.

  • Subserous fascia


    Between serous membranes and deep fascia and areolar tissue.

  • sarcoplasm


    Cytoplasm in muscle cells is called?

  • sarcolemma


    Cell membrane in muscle cells is called what?

  • Skeletal muscle


    Striated voluntary muscle that voluntarily moves the cell. Has a striped appearance under the microscope, is multinucleated, and cannot divide but new muscle fibers can be produced for partial injury repair.

  • Cardiac Muscle


    Found only associated with the heart, each cell has one nucleus, intercalated discs form connections at specialized regions, and does not rely on nervou system. It is also called striated involuntary muscle. The muscle cells are branched.

  • Smooth muscle


    Nonstriated involuntary muscle found in the base of hair follicles, walls of blood vessels, lining the urinary bladder, and within respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and reproductive tracts.This muscle can divide and regenerate after injury.

  • Nervous tissue


    Specialized to conduct electrical signals, longest cells in the body, and incapable of cell reproduction.

  • Neurons and Neuroglia


    What are the two types of neural cells?

  • Neurons


    The cells that actually transmit the impulse.

  • Neuroglia


    The supporting cells of the neural tissue; protect the neurons.

  • Dendrites, axon


    ______ receive incoming messages; _____ axon (nerve fiber) conducts outgoing messages.

  • Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, Tactile epithelial cells (merkel cells), dendritic cells (langerhans cells)


    What are the four types of cells found in the epidermis?

  • Keratinocytes


    Produce a tough protein called keratin.

  • Melanocytes


    Pigment cells located deep in the epidermis; produce melanin (skin color).

  • Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells)


    Sensory cells

  • Dendritic cells (langherans cells)


    Wandering macrophages

  • Stratum basale

    Stratum spinosum

    Stratum granulosum

    Stratum lucidum

    Stratum corneum


    List the layers of the Epidermis

  • Stratum basale


    This layer of the epidermis consists of basal cells (large sem cells) and melanocytes. Cells in this region are undergoing active reproduction. Skin surfaces that lack hair contain specialized cells known as Tactile epithelial cells (Merkel cells) that are sensitive to the touch.

  • Stratum spinosum


    In this layer of the epidermis, the most common cells in this layer are Dendritic cells (Langherans cells), which trigger immune responses. Keratinocytes are bound together by desmosomes. Tonofibrils (protein filaments) connect to these desmosomes to strengthen and support cell junctions.

  • Stratum granulosum


    In this layer of the epidermis, a lipid-rich substance is released, forming a water-resistant layer that protects the epidermis but cuts off nutrient diffusion to superficial cells. Excess synthesis produces calluses. Keratinocytes produce large quantities of keratin and keratohyalin.

  • Stratum lucidum


    This layer of the epidermis is found only in thick skin of palms and soles.

  • Stratum corneum


    This layer of the epidermis consists of a superficial layer composed of interlocking, dehydrated, dead cells. It is water-resistant, but not waterproof. Loses 500mL of water daily via insensible perspiration. It takes 15-30 days for a cell to move from the base layer to the top.

  • Found on palms and soles and is made of five layers of cells.


    Describe thick skin.

  • Found on the rest of the body and made of four layers of cells, because the stratum lucidum is typically absent.


    Thin skin

  • To increase friction and ensure a secure grip by helping to regulate skin hydration.


    What is the function of dermal ridges?

  • The small bumps under the skin that create the whorls and contours of fingerprints.


    What are dermal papillae?

  • Dermal blood supply, thickness of stratum corneum, various concentrations of carotene and melanin


    What factors can affect skin color?

  • pale, cyanosis


    Reduction in blood flow results in a _____ color. Sustained reduction in blood flow results in _________.

  • Carotene


    Derived from carrots, corn, and squash. It can be converted to vitamin A. Vitamin A is needed for the synthesis of visual pigments in the photoreceptors of the eyes.

  • Melanin


    Produced and stored in melanosomes within melanocytes. Creates natural skin color and tan. Protects the underlying tissues against UV radiation.

  • keratinocytes, lysosomes


    Melanosomes are transferred to ___________, where they are eventually destroyed by _______.

  • It can result in long-term epidermal and dermal damage, abnormal connective tissue structure, premature wrinkling, and epidermal skin cancer.


    What can repeated exposure to UV light cause?

    1. Exposure to UV light

    2. Increases the rate of melanin formation

    3. Tanning begins


    Describe melanocyte activity.

    1. UV light converts a cholesterol-related precursor into vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

    2. The liver and kidneys convert vitamin D3, into calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption.


    Describe Vitamin D formation.

    1. Papillary layer (superficial dermis)

    2. Reticular layer (deep dermis)


    What two layers does the dermis consist of?

  • loose connective tissue, dermal papillae, capillaries, axons of neruons


    What does the papillary layer consist of?

  • It provides physical attachment to the epidermis.


    What does the papillary layer do?

  • Interwoven network of dense irregular connective tissue, hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands


    What does the reticular layer consist of?

  • collagen fibers


    In the dermis, the interwoven _____ _____ provide tensile strength.

  • elastic fibers


    The _____ _____ in the dermis allow the skin to stretch and recoil.

  • Age, change in hormone levels, and UV light


    What are skin wrinkles caused by?

  • recoil


    The skin does not _____.

  • Collagen, elastic fibers


    _______ and _____ _____ have a tendency to organize themselves in a parallel pattern.

  • blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerve fibers


    What are some other components of the dermis?

  • cutaneous plexus


    Arteries and veins form the _______ ______.

  • Subpapillary plexus


    Smaller blood vessels form the ______ ______.

  • Blood flow to the skin is regulated to help maintain constant flow to other tissues of the body.


    What is thermoregulation?

  • Controls blood flow, adjusts gland secretions, monitors sensory receptors


    How do nerves function in the skin?

  • light touch receptors


    What are tactile discs?

  • stretch receptors


    What are ruffini corpuscles ?

  • deep pressure and vibration receptors


    What are lamellated corpuscles?

  • hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, and nails


    What are the accessory structures to the skin?

  • Palms, soles of feet, sides of the fingers and toes, lips, portions of genitalia


    Hair follicles are found everywhere except where?

  • Hair papilla, hair bulb, hair matrix, hair root, hair shaft


    The hair consists of what?

  • medulla


    This is formed from soft keratin.

  • cortex


    This is formed from hard keratin.

  • Protection from UV light, insulation, guards entrance to nose and ears, movement of hair sends impulses via nerves to the brain, contraction of the arrector pili muscles


    What are the functions of hair?

  • Lanugo hair


    Unpigmented hair that develops after three months of embryonic dvelopment.

  • Vellus hair


    Covers most of the body.

  • Terminal hair


    Covers the head, comprises the eyebrows, and eyelashes

  • Variation in melanin production by the melanocytes.


    Hair color is due to what?

  • Genetics, hormones, and environmental factors


    Hair color is also influenced by what?

  • darker


    More melanin creates ______ hair.

  • gray


    Decreased production results in ______ hair.

  • white


    Lack of melanin and the presence of air bubbles in the hair shaft results in ______ hair.

  • Hair grows about 0.33 millimeters per day. The active stage lasts for two to five years. Hair loses its attachment to the follicle and becomes a club hair. Club hair is lost when a new hair is produced.


    Describe the active and resting stage of hair growth.

  • androgenetic, androgens


    Male and female pattern baldness is known as ________ ________, resulting from an excessive response to ______.

  • sebaceous, sweat


    In the skin there are _____ glands and _____ glands.

  • Apocrine, ceruminous, mammary, and eccrine


    What are the types of sweat glands?

  • Lubricates the epidermis, excretes waste, and assists in thermoregulation


    How do glands function?

  • Large glands that open directly onto the surface of the skin. Secrete sebum via holocrine secretion. They typically open into hair follicles. Found in high concentrations on the forehead, face, and upper back. Everywhere but the palm and soles.


    Discuss the sebaceous glands.

  • Acne or a furuncle may develop


    What happens if ducts become blocked?

  • sebaceous follicles


    _______ _______ are large sebaceous glands.

  • High concentration in the armpit, nipple and groin regions. They begin secreting at puberty and secrete a viscous odor. Mechanism of secretion is merocrine.


    Discuss apocrine glands.

  • myoepithelial cells


    Both apocrine and eccrine sweat glands are squeezed by ________ _____ to discharge secretions.

  • They are found all over the body; high concentrations on the palms and soles. Produce sweat. Function to thermoregulate, excrete, and protect.


    What is the location and the functions of eccrine sweat glands?

  • They are a special type of apocrine gland that produces milk under the control of hormones from the pituitary gland.


    What do mammary glands do?

  • They are a special type of apocrine gland that is found only in the ear canal and produces cerumen (earwax) and provides minimal protection associated with the ear.


    What do ceruminous glands do?

  • Nail bed


    Nail body covers the ____ ____.

  • nail root


    Nail production occurs at the _____ ___.

  • Deep dermis near the bone.


    Where is the nail root located?

  • lateral nail groove


    Lateral edges form the ____ ____ ____ and lateral nail folds.

  • Eponychium


    Cuticle

  • Hyponichium


    thickened stratum corneum under the free edge of the nail

  • lunula


    pale crescent on the nail

  • respiratory and thyroid issues


    Yellowing of the nails can be associated with what kind of health issues?

  • psoriasis


    Pitting of nails is associated with what health condition?

  • blood disorders


    Concave of nails is associated with what health condition?

  •  Osseus tissue         


    A supporting connective tissue.

  • Calcium phosphate, which interacts with calcium hydroxide to form hydroxyapatite crystals- resists compression.         


    What does the matrix of bone consist of?

  •  ⅔                


      How much does calcium make up of bone mass?

  • collagen and hydroxyapatite make bone tissue strong and flexible.        


    Discuss collagen fibers.

  • only 2%                 


    How much do bone cells contribute to bone mass?

  • osteocytes             


    What are mature bone cells that maintain the protein and mineral content of the matrix?

  •  sit in depressions called lacunae.       


    Where are osteocytes housed?

  • calcium ions      


    Osteocytes cause release of ______ ____ from bone to blood.

  •  lamella         


    Matrix layer associated with osteocytes is ______.

  •  canaliculi      


    Small channels extending from the osteocytes to the bone capillaries are called ________, which allow for nutrient and waste diffusion through gap junctions.

  • osteoblasts         


      What are immature bone cells that are found in a single layer on the inner and outer surfaces of bone?

  • osteoid           


    Osteoblasts produce ______, which is involved in making the matrix.

  • osteogenesis           


      Osteoblasts are involved in the making of new bone. This is a process called _________.

  • osteoprogenitor cells         


      These are bone stem cells found on the innermost layer of the periosteum and the inner lining of the endosteum. They are heavily involved in the repair of bones after a break. They differentiate to form new osteoblasts; produce osteoid, the unmineralized organic matrix, before it is calcified.

  • osetoclasts               


    Multinucleated cells that secrete acids via exocytosis of lysosomes which dissolve the bones thereby causing the release of stored calcium ions and phosphate ions into the blood. This process is called osteolysis. May also be involved in immune system activation.

  • They are dense and solid and form the walls of bone.              


    Describe compact bone.

  • Has an open network of plates. Surrounds the medullary cavity. They are trabecular bone.               


    Describe spongy bone.

  •  Bone marrow                


    Medullary cavity consists of ____ ______.

  • Osteons are the basic functional unit of bone. It consists of a central canal, canaliculi, osteocytes, lacunae, lamellae, and perforating canals.                 


    What is the structure of compact bone?

  •   It is arranged in parallel struts, forms branching plates called trabeculae. Trabeculae form an open network and create the lightweight nature of bones. Trabeculae are oriented along stress lines to handle stress from multiple directions.


        What is the structure of spongy bone?

  •  It conducts stress from one end to the other. Generates tremendous strength from one end to the other. Weak strength when stress is applied to the side. Osteon arrangement is parallel to the bone axis.                     


    What is the function of compact bone?

  • Trabeculae create strength to deal with stress from the side. Trabeculae are oriented along the stress lines. It has extensive cross bracing. It supports yellow marrow in the shaft of the bone and red marrow in the epiphysis of the bone.                              


    What is the function of spongy bone?

  • In the shaft of bone.        


      Where is yellow marrow?

  • The epiphysis of the bone.      


    Where is red marrow?

  • Epiphysis    


    The ends of the long bones. Consists of spongy bone containing red bone marrow.

  • Diaphysis      


    The shaft of the long bones. the medullary cavity of the diaphysis consists of yellow marrow. If the shaft breaks a fracture will occur.

  • Metaphysis    


    Narrow growth zone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.

  • Periosteum     


    The outer surface of the bone. It consists of an outer fibrous layer and an inner osteogenic layer containing progenitor cells.

  •  Isolates and protects the bone from surrounding tissue. Provides a route and a place for attachment for circulatory and nervous supply. Actively participates in bone growth and repair. Attaches the bone to the connective tissue network of the deep fascia via perforating fibers.


    What does the periosteum do?

  • Endosteum    


    The inner surface of bone. It is an incomplete layer, often only one cell thick, and lines the medullary cavity, trabeculae, and central canals. It consists of osteoprogenitor cells. Actively involved in repair and growth.

  • Sutural bones    


    Small, flat, oddly shaped bones found between the flat bones of the skull laong the sutures.

  • Pneumatized bones


    bones that are hollow or contain numerous air pockets such as the ethmoid bone

  • short bones


    boxlike in appearance, external surfaces are covered by compact bone, interior contains spongy bone, carpals and tarsals

  • irregular bones


    complex shapes with short, flat, notched, or ridged surfaces. vertebrae and vertebral column

  • flat bones


    thin, roughly parallel surfaces of compact bone. Resembles a spongy bone sandwich. make up the roof of the skull.

  • long bones


    relatively long and slender. have a diaphysis, two metaphyses, two epiphyses, and a medullary cavity. humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula

  • sesamoid bones


    small, round, and flat. develop inside tendons and are most often found near the joints at the knee, hands, and feet