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Bone Structure
Bone Structure for Massage Therapy
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Anatomy
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01/26/2010

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Term
Hemopoiesis
Definition

Blood cell formation, producing both red & white blood cells.

 

 

Term
Periosteum
Definition

Sheath of connective tissue surrounding diaphysis, but NOT epiphysis

 

Contains oseoblasts (bone-forming cells)

Term
Where is spongy bone found?
Definition
Ephiphysis
Term
Where is compact bone found?
Definition
diaphysis
Term
Metaphysis
Definition
Contains growth portion of bone, located where diaphysis & epiphysis converge.
Term
Epiphyseal line
Definition
Replaces epiphyseal plate when bone growth is complete
Term
osteoblasts
Definition
bone-forming cells, found in periosteum
Term
osteoclasts
Definition
bone cells that break down existing bone to repair and replace
Term
osteocytes
Definition
Mature bone cells, embedded in bone matrix
Term
Where is blood formed?
Definition
Inside diaphysis of long bones and inside short, flat bones
Term
How many vertebrae in an adult?
Definition
26
Term
What are 3 types of articulations?
Definition

Synarthroses

Amphiarthroses

Diarthroses

Term
Describe a synarthrotic joint
Definition

aka fibrous joints (extremely limited or no movement)

 

Skull bones and sutures, tooth socket (gomphosis)

 

 

 

Term
Describe an amphiarthrotic joint
Definition

aka cartilagenous jt (are slightly moveable)

 

tibiofibular, costochondral, pubic symphysis, intervetebral, sternoclavicular (gliding amphi joint)

Term
Describe a diarthrotic jt
Definition

aka synovial (freely moveable)

 

Have a space between articulating bones (jt cavity).  Moveable in 1, 2, or 3 dimensions.

 

knees, elbow, hips, shoulders, wrists, knuckles, fingers and toes.

Term
Name 2 types of monoaxial joints
Definition

Hinge

Pivot

Term
Name 2 types of biaxial joints
Definition

Saddle

Ellipsoid

Term
Name 2 types of multiaxial joints
Definition

Ball & socket

Gliding

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