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Chapter 6
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11/20/2013

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Mature bone cells that cannot divide
Definition
osteocytes
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Produce new bony matrix
Definition
osteoblasts
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Calcium phosphate accounts for ____ bone weight
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2/3
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What are the two layers of the periosteum called?
Definition
outer layer
cellular inner layer
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Pituitary growth failure
Definition
Reduction in growth hormone leads to reduced epiphyseal cartilage activity and short bones
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Tuberosity
Definition
small, rough projection; may occupy broad area of the humerus surface
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Head
Definition
expanded proximal end that forms part of joint of the humerus surface
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Tubercle
Definition
small, rounded projection of the humerus surface
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Sulcus
Definition
deep, narrow groove of the humerus surface
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Diaphysis
Definition
shaft; elongated body of the humerus surface
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Trochlea
Definition
smooth, grooved articular process of the humerus surface
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Condyle
Definition
smooth, rounded articular process
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Canal or meatus
Definition
large passageway in the skull surface
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Process
Definition
projection or bump of the skull surface
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Sinus
Definition
chamber within bone, usually filled with air of the skull surface
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Foramen
Definition
small rounded passageway of the skull
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Fissure
Definition
elongated cleft or gap of the skull surface
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Trochanter
Definition
large, rough projection of the femur surface
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Neck
Definition
narrow connection between head and diaphysis of the femur surface
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Facet
Definition
small, flat articular surface of the femur surface
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Crest
Definition
prominent ridge of the pelvis surface
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Fossa
Definition
shallow depression or recess of the pelvis surface
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Line
Definition
low ridge of the pelvis surface; more delicate than crest
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Spine
Definition
pointed or narrow process of the pelvis surface
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Ramus
Definition
extension of the pelvis surface that makes angle with rest of structure
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