Fractures
type of fracture where a bone is broken completely in two
complete fracture
Cylinder of bone tissue
ends of long bone
epiphysis
when osteoclast action exceeds osteoblast production, the bone tissue can become less dense and weak
osteoporosis
the skeleton is responsible for storing this mineral in its structure
Calcium
abbreviation for a fracture
FX
space around a bone cell
lacunae
shaft of a long bone
diaphyisis
results from a lack of Vitamin D production, makes bones weak, often results in "bow legs" or bent long bones
Ricketts
General function of skull, and ribcage
protection
when a fracture does not go thru the whole bone
greenstick, incomplete
hollow tube running thur a bone cylinder
osteonic canal, haversian canal
areas of bone growth in a long bone
Breakdown of cartilage in joints
osteoarthritis
this study examines how the body moves, including the nervous system's role in initiating movement, muscle contractions, joint movement, and coordination.
kinesiology
fracture that results from a twisting motions
spiral
mature bone tissue made of parallel layers of matrix
lamella
type of bone tissue making up the epiphysis
spongy bone
Genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, OI
This portion of bone is responsible for storing fat, making it an energy reserve
Yellow Marrow
crushing fracture that results in many bone fragments
comminuted
subunit of spongy bone lattice like structure
trabeculae
what is located on the surface of the epiphysis to reduce friction at the joint
articular cartilage
this gland in your neck releases PTH that causes calcium to be liberated from bone tissue
Parathyroid gland
Red bone marrow is responsible for production of blood cells What is this process called
Hematopoiesis