A&P Unit 3- 1 Vocab

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Collagen

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Protein that is the major organic constituent of bone

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Organic matrix

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Mix of proteins and carbohydrates

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Osteoblasts

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Bone building and bone repairing cells

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Osteocytes

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Mature bone cells

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Osteoclasts

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Bone destroying and absorbing cells

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Periosteum

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Dense, fibrous membrane covering the surface of the bone

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Lamellae

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Concentric cylinder shaped calcified structure (layers)

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Lacunae

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Small spaces containing tissue fluid & osteocytes

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Canaliculi

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Carries nutrients and wastes to and from the osteocytes

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Cancellous Bone

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Light and spongy