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Parts and Functions
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Epiphysis
ends of long bones
Sinus
cavity
Periosteum
fibrous connective covering
Compact bone
dense bone
Spongy bone
produces red bone marrow
Articular Cartilage
at the ends of bones
Articulation
joining bones together
Bony callus
forms spongy bone
Fibrocartilaginous callus
tissue repair begins
Hematoma
collection of blood
Hematopoiesis
red blood cell formation
Medullary Cavity
where yellow marrow is found
Ossification
bone formation
Osteoblasts
bone forming
Osteoclast
bone decomposing
Osteocytes
mature bone cell
Osteoprogenitor
unspecialized bone cell
Remodeling
making new compact bone
Complete
broken through
Compound
pierces skin
Greenstick
splintered fracture
Impacted
ends are wedged
Incomplete
not broken through
Simple
doesn't pierce skin
Spiral
ragged edges
Atlas
supports and balances
Axis
moves side to side
Appendicular
Arms and legs
Axial
Head and spine
Long
femur or humerus
Short
carpals or tarsals
Flat
sternum or rib
Wide
vertebrae or hip
Round
calcaneous
Lordosis
lumbar curvature
Kyphosis
rounded thoracic vertebrae
Scoliosis
lateral curved vertebrae
Foramen
rounded opening
Fossa
flattened surface
Meatus
tubelike passage
Diaphysis
mid section of long bones
Mrs. Mackey
Independence, OH
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