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Abnormal curvature of the spine
scoliosis
Weakening of bone that occurs with aging
osteoporosis
Red blood cell production
hematopoiesis
Site of hematopoiesis in the cavities of spongy bone
red marrow
Site of fat storage in medullary cavity of long bones
yellow marrow
Bumps, holes, and ridges on bones where muscles, tendons, and ligaments are attached and where blood vessels and nerves pass through
bone markings
Process of breaking down and reforming bone that occurs throughout life to maintain proportion and strength and well as healthy calcium levels
remodeling
Protruding disc of cartilage between vertebrae
herniated disc
Fibrous, connective tissue that covers the diaphysis
periosteum
Marking left on the bone from growth at the epiphyseal plate
epiphyseal line
A joint; where two bones meet
articulation
Broken bone
fracture
Joint that provides no movement
fibrous joint
Mature bone cells
osteocytes
7 vertebrae in the neck
cervical vertebrae
Joint that is slightly moveable
cartilaginous joint
Inflammation of the joints that occurs with aging
osteoarthritis
Bone-building cells
osteoblasts
Bone-destroying cells
osteoclasts
Inflammation of the joints due to autoimmune disease
rheumatoid arthritis
Spaces between bones in an infant skull
fontanels
Growth plates that allow for longitudinal bone growth
epiphyseal plates
Type of joint that allows the most movement; bones are separated by a cavity filled with fluid
synovial joint
Process of bone formation from cartilage
ossification
Soft bones caused by lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus
rickets