Bone Anatomy

Front

What is the shaft of the bone called?

Back

Diaphysis

Front

What is a single unit of bone called?

Back

Osteon

Front

Which type of fracture is at greatest risk of infection?

Back

Compound fracture

Front

What is osteoporosis?

Back

A skeletal disorder where loss of bone tissue leads to brittle bones and fractures.

Front

What are the two ends of a long bone called?

Back

Proximal Epiphysis and Distal Epiphysis

Front

What is the outer layer of bone called?

Back

Periosteum

Front

What is the inner cavity of a bone that contains bone marrow called?

Back

Medullary cavity

Front

What type of cell is responsible for bone formation?

Back

Osteoblast

Front

What is the term for the small spaces in bone that house osteocytes?

Back

Lacunae

Front

What is the term for the process of bone tissue formation?

Back

Ossification