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HBS 1.1.4 - Bones
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Long Bones | Long, strong bones for movement. |
| Short Bones | Small, cube-shaped bones. |
| Flat Bones | Thin bones that protect organs. |
| Irregular Bones | Bones with unusual shapes. |
| Diaphysis | Shaft of the bone. |
| Epiphysis | End of the bone. |
| Epiphyseal Line | Remnant of the growth plate. |
| Metaphysis | Area between shaft and end. |
| Medullary Cavity | Hollow space inside the bone. |
| Yellow Bone Marrow | Fat-storing marrow. |
| Periosteum | Outer covering of bone. |
| Articular Cartilag | Covers bone ends at joints. |
| Spongy Bone | Lightweight, porous bone. |
| Trabeculae | Small structures supporting spongy bone. |
| Red Bone Marrow | Produces blood cells. |
| Compact Bone | Dense, hard bone |
| Osteon | Basic unit of compact bone. |
| Haversian Canal | Central canal containing vessels and nerves. |
| Osteocyte | Mature bone cell. |
| Osteoblast | Builds new bone. |
| Osteoclast | Breaks down bone. |
| Canaliculi | Tiny channels between bone cells. |
| Lamellae | Layers of bone tissue. |
| Endosteum | Inner lining of bone. |
| Lacuna | Small space containing an osteocyte. |
| Blood Vessels | Carry blood through the bone. |
| Arterioles | Small arteries carrying blood in. |
| Venules | Small veins carrying blood out. |
| -osteo | bone |
| Types of Bone | different bone types |
| spongy bone | porous, lightweight inner part of bone. |