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XII. Physiology of Bones
Functions, Classicfications, Gross Anatomy, Histology, and Composition
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/20/2013

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Bone Functions
Definition
1. Support: for entire body; endoskeleton
2. Protection: ex- skull protects brain
3. Movement: skeletal muscles utilize
4. Mineral Storage: calcium/phosphate used in various chemical reactions
5. Blood Cell Formation: (Hematopoiesis) in bone marrow
Term
Compact Bone
Definition
Outer part; smooth, continuous, dense, solid bone

Made of structural unit, osteons; Contains lamellae, haversian canal, volkmann canal, osteocytes, lacunae, caniculi, interstitial lamellae, and ncircumferential lamellae.
Term
Spongy Bone
Definition
Typically interior; not as smooth; arranged in narrow, irregular bars (lattice); light weight; no osteons
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Lamellae
Definition
In compact bone; concentric layers that form osteon
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Haversian Canal
Definition
In compact bone; central canal of osteon; filled with blood vessels (for nourishment) and nerve fibers
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Volkmann Canal
Definition
In compact bone; run perpendicular (transverse)to H.C; bring blood circulation in from exterior bone to interior.
Term
Osteocyte
Definition
In compact bone; mature bone cells; sits in lacunae
Term
Lacunae
Definition
In compact bone; cavities that contain osteocytes
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Canaliculi
Definition
In compact bone; small canals that conect lacunae to Haversian canal; allows for exchange of materials from cells and blood supply
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Interstitial Lamellae
Definition
In compact bone; between osteons; layers of bone to fill space and maintain integrity
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Circumferential Lamellae
Definition
Encircle compact bone; outside of osteon clusters and just deep to periosteum
Term
Long Bone (components)
Definition
Two Components:
1) Diaphysis: shaft, in middle, compact bone and medullary cavity
2) Epiphysis: Bulbous ends; Compact bone surrounds spongy bone
-Articular cartilage: provides smooth surface at joint
-Epiphyseal line: old growth plate

Membranes of Long Bone:
1) Periosteum: outside; contains osteogenic cells
2) Endosteum: inside linging covering medullary cavity and spongy bone; also contains osteogenic cells

ex: humerus, ulna, femur
Term
Short, Irregular, and Flat Bones
Definition
All consist of a compact bone sandwiching a thin layer of spongy bone (diploe); has periosteum and endosteum

ex: hand bones, sternum, & vertebra
Term
Hematopoietic Tissue
Definition
Tissue in bone that develops blood (Red Marrow); within trabecular cavities of select long bones and diploe of flat bones;

In infants, medullary cavity also has red marrow, but it turns to fat by adulthood (then yellow marrow)
Term
Bone Cell Chemical Composition
Definition
1) Osteoblasts: bone forming cells that secrete bone matrix (mitotic); matrix calcification
2) Osteoclasts: bone destroying cells; phagocytic; destroys matrix, releasing calcium and phosphate into blood stream
3) Osteocyte: mature bone cell; former osteoblast; not mitotic; maintains bone matrix
4) Osteogenic cells: stem cells; mitotic found in periosteum and endosteum; can differentiate into osteoblasts
Term
Bone Matrix Chemical Composition
Definition
Ground Substance: osteoids that are secreted by osteoblasts
1) Proteoglycans: large proteins and carb groups
2) Glycoproteins: smaller prteins and carb groups
3) Hydroxypatites: calcium phosphate

Fibers: Collagen; low water content compared to cartilage, so very dense
Term
Compact bone periphery/Spongy Bone centrally function
Definition
Strong but lightweight
Term
Calcium phosphates function
Definition
calcium and phosphate stores
Term
Osteoclasts, 'blasts, and osteogenetic cell function
Definition
Break down to release minerals, blasts build up bone, osteogenic divides and differentiates cells into blasts to build
Term
Marrow Cavity function
Definition
Space for blood cell development
Term
Intramembraneous Ossification
Definition
Osteogenesis within membrane; involves messenchyme(embryonic connective tissue)
-Typically occurs in flat bones(skull)

1. Osteoblasts form
2. Osteoblasts secrete matrix which is then calcified
3. Bone differentiates/becomes woven
4. Lamellar bone replaces woven bone
Term
Endochondral Ossification
Definition
Osteogenesis in cartilage;
-Typically occurs in long bones

1. Osteobblasts form bone collar around cartilage
2. Central cartilage calcifies and cavity develops
3. Periosteal bud invades (artery, vein, and nerve fibers); brings osteoclasts
4. Diaphysis elongates, medullary cavity forms, secondary ossification begins at epiphyseal regions
5. Epiphyses ossify, leaving cartilage within the ephiphyseal plate and at articular surface of bone
Term
Long Bone Growth
Definition
Cartilage template replaced by bone;
Length:
-Cartilage grows at distal epiphysis
-Cartilage grows at epiphyseal plate
- Osteoblasts multiply-secrete matrix, osteocytes replace cartilage
-Osteoclasts carve medulalary cavity

Appositional Growth: Width
-Periosteal Osteoblast lays down bone and secretes matrix to thicken
Term
Growth Hormones in Bone
Definition

-Growth hormone: secreted from anterior pituitary and releases Somatomedins which promote cartilage growth at epiphyseal plate.

-Thyroid Hormone: works with GH's

-Androgenic and estrogenic steroids (testosterone/estrogen): promote epiphyseal plate closure at puberty

Term
Remodeling Hormones in Bone
Definition

5-7% turnover per week; occurs throughout lifetime; strengthens bones for activites

  • Remodeling Units: continually synthesize and remove bone
  • Hormonal Control:

-Parathyroid hormones: increase osteoclast activity for blood reabsorption; released when blood calcium levels low

-Calcitonin: inhibits osteoclasts activity; released when blood calcium levels high

  • Response to mechanical stress: Wolff's law- bone grows and remodels in response to mechanical demand (muscle pull and load); Accounts for: asymmetrical limb thickness, bone thickness at curved areas, enhanced bony projections at area of muscle attachment, etc...
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