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Chapter 6
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/23/2010

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Term
Spongy Bone: Structure and Function?
Definition
Inner bone, a honeycomb of small needle-like or flat pieces called trabeculae. Function: In living bones
the trabeculae is filled with red and yellow marrow. The spongy part of the bone also helps the bone to resist stress.
Term
Nondisplaced Fractures?
Definition
the bone end retain their normal position.
Term
Displaced Fractures?
Definition
The bone ends are out of normal alignment.
Term
Complete Fracture
Definition
if the bone is broken through.
Term
Incomplete Fracture
Definition
When the bone is only broken partially through.
Term
Linear Fracture?
Definition
If the brake parallels the long axis
Term
Transverse Fracture?
Definition
If the fracture is perpendicular to the long axis.
Term
Open Compound Fracture?
Definition
When the bones penetrate the skin.
Term
Closed Simple Fracture?
Definition
Fracture inside the skin.
Term
What glands increase or decrease the levels of calcium in the blood?
Definition
Parathyroid Glands
Term
Cells involved in bone remodeling are?
Definition
Osteoblasts, osteoclasts (remodeling units)
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