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Gross and Micro

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Definition
Function
Cortical Bone   Dense, Concentric layers ("osteons" or Haversian systems)   Strength - for bearing Weight  
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Cancellous Bone   spongy bone - open Latticework of struts (Trabeculae)   Support, transfers energy, Light  
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Medullary Canal   space with the Shaft of bone   contains Yellow Marrow for Energy storage  
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Nutrient Foramina   Holes in Compact bone   for Larger Blood Vessels  
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Periosteum   layers of Dense Regular Connective Tissue on the Outer surface of bone   source of Cells in-case Repair is needed  
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Haversian Canals   Longitudinal channels in bone   contain Blood Vessels and Nerve fibers  
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Osteocytes   Mature bone cells trapped in small pockets (Lacunae)   Maintain the matrix  
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Canaliculi   Cracks in Matrix   connect Lacunae to Haversian Canals  
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Lamellae   Rings of intercellular Matrix   contain the Haversian Canals, Osteocytes, and Canaliculi  
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Osteoblasts   Young bone cell   Forms bone  
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Osteoclasts   Large bone cell   lysosomes dissolve and absorb existing bone (to remodel)  
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Intramembranous Ossification   Hardening within Fibrous Connective Tissue   the Formation of the Flat bones of the Skull, Clavicle, and Repair bone Fractures  
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Endochondral Ossification   Replacement of Cartilage replica with Bone cells   to Form ALL parts of Skeleton EXCEPT Skull and Clavicles  
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Red Marrow   Myeloid Connective Tissue   produces Red and White BC - in Flat bones and Epiphyses of Long bones  
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Yellow Marrow   Adipose   for Energy storage - found in Medullary canals  
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Skeleton   ALL the bones of the body   1. Protection: from trauma; ribs cranium 2. Permits movement/leverage: forms joints 3. Support: provides resistance to gravity 4. Passage of Soft Tissue, Nerves, and Blood Vessels 5. Mineral Reserve: Calcium and Phospherous  
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