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Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/11/2011

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The Five Primary functions of the skeletal system?
Definition
1.Support,2.Sorage of minerals and lipids,3.Blood cell production,4.Protection,5.Leverage
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Bone Shapes
Definition
1.Sutural Bones,2.Irregular bones,3.Short Bones, 4.Long Bones,5.Flat Bones,6.Sesamoid Bones
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What are bone markings?
Definition
Depressions, grooves and tunnels in bone where blood vessels or nerves lie alongside or penetrate the bone.
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What is the diaphysis?
Definition
Extended Tubular Shaft
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What is the epiphysis?
Definition
Expanded area at the end of each long bone.
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What is the metaphysis.
Definition
A narrow zone that connects the diaphysis and epiphysis.
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What is a compact bone?
Definition
The wall of the diaphysis consists of several layers of bone that are relatively solid that forms a sturdy protective layer.
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Medullary cavity
Definition
central space of the bone
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Spongy Bone
Definition
an open network of struts and plates that resembles latticework with a thin covering.
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cortex
Definition
The superficial layer covering spongy bone.
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