Anatomy Questions
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what percentage of bone is spongy?
these radiate from the lacunae in all directions connecting osteocytes as a route for exchanging nutrients and waste
mechanical stress on the bone produces ___ ____ which attracts bone building cells. this causes an increase in bone density
what bones are usually small round bones found in the soft tissues of hands and feet?
what forms when cartilage in the epiphyseal plate is replaced with bone when growing ceases?
what part of the bone is NOT covered by articular cartilage?
what attaches the periosteum to underlying bone?
the most important hormone for regulating the release and uptake of calcium and needed for remodeling and growth of bone is
what part of the bone allows the diaphysis to grow in length?
what is the tough sheath which surrounds the surface of the bone?
Hollow, muscular container that stores urineA. UrethraB. Bladder C. Ureters
what type of cells are located within the osteogenic layer of the periosteum and are derived from osteogenic cells?
what are located at the distal and proximal ends of bone?
what type of cartilage is in the epiphyseal plate?
what is the shaft or the long portion of bone?
what type of cells are located within the layer of the periosteum and are derived from monocytes (white blood cells)?
what is another word for bones forming articulations with another bone in hyaline cartilage at the epiphysis?
The ____________ fluid compartment of the body consists of all of the fluid inside the cells, while the ______________ fluid compartment consists of fluid outside the cells, such as interstitial fluid and plasma. A. intracellular, extracellular B. extracellular, intracellular C. interior, exterior D. subcellular, metacellular
why would you always feel if the periosteum is touched?
Carries the urine from the kidneys. A. UrethraB. Bladder C. Ureters