Bony Histology
Cell that breaks down & resorbs bone
What are osteoclasts?
The joint type with the most freedom of movement
What is ball & socket joint?
Stratum basale, spinosum, granulosum, corenum
What are the 4 layers of the epidermis?
Excitable and allows for the propagation of electrochemical signals for communication
The only flat bone that is not apart of the axial skeleton
What is the clavicle?
Undifferentiated cell that has high mitotic activity for bone growth
Knee & Elbow are this type of diarthrosis
An extra layer of epidermis is found in hands & feet, to provide extra layer of protection, particularly from moisture.
What is the stratum lucidum?
The intestines are lined with this type of fiber.
What is smooth muscle fiber?
Its unusual foramen and processes classify vertebrae as this type of bone
What is an example of irregular bone?
This is the section of long bones that houses the epiphyseal plate
What is the metaphysis?
This type of joint provides some mobility but is primarily stable. An example being the radioulnar joint.
What is an amphiarthrosis?
This layer of the DERMIS houses lymphatic vessels, nerve fibers and touch receptors
This epithelial subtype allows for diffusion of particles across membranes.
What is simple squamous epithelium?
Although it is different for females and males, this structure provides great stability to allow for weight bearing as well as attachment to the axial skeleton.
What is the pelvic girdle?
This is the fibrous membrane on the outer layer of the bone used to nourish compact bone via blood and lymphatic vessels and nerves.
What is the periosteum?
What is an example of symphysis?
This structure made up of keratinized cells jobs include protection, sensory input, thermoregulation, & communication.
What are hair follicles?
This type of gland secretes substances outside of the body, such as breastmilk and sweat.
What are exocrine glands?
These 2 parts of the intervertebral discs provide both support and attachment to the bones above and below, as well as mobility with movement and shock absorption with weight bearing.
What are annulus fibrosus, and nucleus pulposus?
A layer found on flat bone line on either side of compact bone, aimed at providing extra protection.
What is diploe?
Due to the avascularity of articular cartilage, this substances not only reduces friction but also provides nourishment to the articular cartilage on surface of bones.
What is synovial fluid?
What is the apocrine sweat gland?
Blood and lymph
What are fluid connective tissues?
This ligament is an extension of the supraspinous ligament into the cervical area, that assist in support of the skull keeping it from falling forward.
What is the nuchal ligament?