Bone Landmarks
The upper rounded part of a bone that fits into a socket, commonly seen in the femur and humerus.
What is a head?
Femur
What is a long bone?
The process of breaking down bone tissue and releasing minerals into the blood.
What is resorption?
Decrease in bone density
What is Osteoporosis?
The dense, hard outer layer of bone tissue.
What is compact bone?
This small, rounded projection or bump on a bone is typically a site for tendon attachment or ligament attachment.
What is a tuberosity?
Scapula
What is a flat bone?
The principle that bone grows and remodels in response to the forces placed upon it.
What is Wolff's Law?
Chronic disease with inflammation of the bone and joints, and thickened synovial membrane.
What is Osteoarthritis?
The inner, honeycomb-like structure found in the ends of long bones.
What is cancellous bone (spongy bone)?
A raised, ridge area on or above a condyle.
What is an epicondyle?
Carpal
What is a short bone?
This mineral, stored in bones, is released into the blood to regulate calcium levels, especially during muscle contraction.
What is calcium?
Lateral curvature of the spine, often detected in adolescence, and may require bracing or surgery if severe.
What is scoliosis?
The connective tissue lining the inner surface of bones, including the medullary cavity.
What is the endosteum?
This rounded, knuckle-like structure at the distal end of some bones articulate with others.
What is a condyle?
Vertebra
What is an irregular bone?
The process of making red blood cells
What is hematopoiesis?
Enlargement of bone or tissue around joint at the base of the big toe
What is a bunion?
"immature" bone cell, bone formation, release osteoid (ground matrix), derived from osteogenic cells.
What is an osteoblast?
This canal-like passageway in bone allows for the passage of blood vessels and/or nerves.
What is a meatus?
Patella
What is a sesamoid bone?
This vitamin enhances calcium absorption in the intestines to support bone mineralization.
What is vitamin D?
Fluid filled sac arising from joint capsules.
What is a Ganglion cyst?
These structures within spongy bone create a lightweight framework and house bone marrow.
What are trabeculae?