Skeletal System: Microscopic Anatomy #2

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What is the epiphysis?

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The end of a long bone.

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Where is the site of spongy bone in an adult?

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Epiphysis.

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True or False: One of the functions of bone is to store minerals and fat.

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True.

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What are Central (Haversian) canals?

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Structures in bone that contain blood vessels and nerves.

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What are perforating (Volkmann's) canals?

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Canals that connect the blood supply of the periosteum to that of the Haversian canals.

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What is the diaphysis?

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The shaft or central part of a long bone.

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What is the role of osteoblasts?

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Cells that are responsible for bone formation.

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What is the function of osteoclasts?

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Cells that break down bone tissue.

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What is the composition of bone?

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Bone is composed of organic components (like collagen) and inorganic components (like hydroxyapatite).

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What is the periosteum?

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A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.