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Forensic Anthropology
Bone Biology: Bone Layers
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Anthropology
Undergraduate 1
11/05/2010

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Describe the first layer of bone directly under the skin.
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Periosteum: Fibrous layer. Atrophies with celluar death. Surrounds bone holding the skin and veins.

Term
Periostitis
Definition
Inflammation and tearing of the connective tissue called periosteum. Also known as 'shin splints'. Results after chronic impact of running creating mirco-fractures and an aching pain, soreness.tenderness and swelling. 
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Cortical Bone
Definition
Also known as Compact Bone. Second layer between periosteum and spongy bone.
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Spongy Bone
Definition
Also known as cancellous or trabecular bone. Third layer of bone between the Medullary Cavity and the Cortical bone.
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Trabeculae
Definition
[image]The bony webbing that makes up the spongy bone (cancellous bone) layer.
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Medullary Cavity
Definition
Middle layer of bone. cavity containing the bone marrow.
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