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Chapter 6 Flashcards
BIO 168
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Physiology
Undergraduate 1
11/19/2013

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Tubercle
Definition
Small, rounded projection
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Head
Definition
Expanded proximal end that forms part of joint
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Sulcus
Definition
Deep, narrow groove
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Tuberosity
Definition
Small, rough projection; may occupy broad area
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Diaphysis
Definition
Shaft; elongated body
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Trochlea
Definition
Smooth, grooved articular process
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Condyle
Definition
Smooth, rounded articular process
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Trochanter
Definition
Large, rough projection
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Neck
Definition
Narrow connection between head and diaphysis
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Facet
Definition
Small, flat articular surface
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Crest
Definition
Prominent ridge
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Fossa
Definition
Shallow depression or recess
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Line
Definition
Low ridge; more delicate than crest
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Spine
Definition
Pointed or narrow process
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Ramus
Definition
Extension that makes angle with rest of structure
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Epiphysis
Definition
Consist largely or spongy bone (trabecular bone)
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Articular Cartilage
Definition
Avascular and receives resources from synovial fluid
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Metaphysis
Definition
Connects epiphysis to shaft
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Diaphysis
Definition
Shaft
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Medullary Cavity
Definition
(Marrow Cavity) Filled with marrow; red and yellow
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Osteocytes
Definition
Mature bone cells
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Osteoblasts
Definition
Produce new bony matrix (osteogenesis or ossification)
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Osteoprogenitor Cells
Definition
Mesenchymal (stem) cells that produce cells that differentiate into osteoblasts
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Osteoclasts
Definition
Remove and remodel bone matrix
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Osteolysis
Definition
Release acids and proteolytic enzymes to dissolve matrix and release stored minerals
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