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Skeletal System -(bone)
Morrow 2/11/11
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Histology
Undergraduate 4
02/09/2011

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bone-rigidty and strength
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specialized support tissue with the extracellular components mineralized. What is this, and what does it provide structurally
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woven and lamellar
Definition
the two main forms of bone are ___ and ____
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woven bone
Definition
immature form of bone characterized by random orientation of collagen fibers ->formed following injury
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lamellar
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type of bone with coencentric layers with parallel collagen fibers, has increased strength
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lamellar bones
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can be dense and comepact (cortex of long bones) or cancellous (spongy) at ends of bones
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cancellous bone
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contains a network of thin, bony trabeculae(spicules) and open spaces (marrow cavity)
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long bones
Definition
bones in the limbs are what kind of bones
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diaphysis
Definition
shaft of a bone
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medullary cavity
Definition
marrow cavity
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dense bone-in the cortex
cancellous(spongy)-in medullary cavity
Definition
where is the dense compact bone found in long bones, cancellous bone?
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red (hematopoetic) marrow, and yellow(fatty) marrow
Definition
medullary cavity can contain 2 types of marrow, what are they?
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epiphysis
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name for the ends of bones
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spongy (cancellous) bone covered with hyaline articular cartilage
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what do epiphyses consist of?
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metaphysis
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flared region between epiphysis and diaphysis
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metaphysis
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contains epiphyseal plate of long bones, known as the physis to radiologists
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periosteum
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external surface of bone, made of a layer of fibrous connective tissue
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fibroblasts and osteoprogenitor cells
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what cells are found in periosteum/endosteum
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endosteum (histologically identical to periosteum)
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internal surface of bone(marrow cavity) lined with this
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Sharpey's fibers
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parallel bundles of collagen fibers, extend from periosteum or muscle tendon and insert into superficial layer of bone, provide anchorage and support
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Sharpey's fibers
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"tent pegs" that anchor the periosteum down to the bone and prevent it from peeling off
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osteoprogenitor cells
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resting mesenchymal cells
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periosteum and endosteum
Definition
where are osteoprogenitor cells found?
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osteoblasts and osteocytes
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what do osteoprogenitor cells differentiate into
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osteoblasts
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roughly polygonal mesenchymal cells derived from progenitor cells
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they synthesize large amounts of protein and proteoglycans (have lots of nucleus, mitochondria, ER, and organelles)
Definition
why are osteoblasts basophillic?
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osteoblasts
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responsible for the synthesis of ECM and collagen, collectively referred to as osteoid
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osteoid
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the unmineralized, organic portion of the bone matrix that forms prior to the maturation of bone tissue
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osteoblasts
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responsible for the calcification of matrix via secretion of matrix vesicles
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alkaline phosphatase
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what is contained in matrix vesicles
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alkaline phosphatase
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causes precipitation of mineral salts Ca and PO4
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after the matrix mineralizes and traps them in
Definition
when do osteoblasts mature into osteocytes
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osteocytes
Definition
mature bone cells
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osteoclasts
Definition
large multinucleate cells propbably derived from monocyte lineage, phagocytic
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osteoclasts
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large multinucleate cells probably derived from monocyte lineage, phagocytic
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osteoclasts
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cells actively involved in resorption and remodeling of bone
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endosteal/periosteal surface in depressions called "Howship's lacunae" or resporbtion bays
Definition
where are osteoclasts usually found
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osteoclasts
Definition
_______ function in calcium homeostasis by producing organic acids and lysosomes that digest bone
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ruffled border
Definition
osteoclast products are secreted intoECS by _______
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ruffled border
Definition
modified, folded plasma membrane of osteoclasts containing microvilli-like structures involved in demineralization
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bone
Definition
serves as a calcium reservoir and functions in Ca homeostasis
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parathormone and calcitonin
Definition
what hormones regulate calcium homeostasis
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osteoclast activity (bone resorbtion)
Definition
what does parathormone stimulate
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parathormone
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hormone that raises blood calcium levels and decreases renal excretion by the kidneys
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thyroid gland
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where is calcitonin secreted from
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osteoBLAST activity, inhibits osteoclasts ->bone deposition
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what does calcitonin stimulate?
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calcitonin (and somatotropin)
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hormone that decreases blood calcium levels
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somatotropin
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pituitary growth hormone
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growth, esp. epiphyseal cartilage and bone
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what does somatotropin stimulate?
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over: gigantism, acromegaly
under: pituitary dwarfism
Definition
what does oversecretion of somatotropin cause? undersecretion?
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70% salt, 30% matrix
Definition
mature compact bone is ___% inorganic salts and ____% organic matrix
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Type 1 collagen, synth'd by osteoBlasts
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90% of organic matrix of bone is type ____ collagen synthesized by _____
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hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate
Definition
main proteoglycans of bone ground substance
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osteocalcin, osteonectin, sialoproteins
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list the non-collagenous organic molecules in bone
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osteocalcin
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binds intracellular Ca during mineralization
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osteonectin
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bridges/binds collagen and minerals
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sialoproteins
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rich in sialic acid, concentrated from plasma
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hydroxyapeitite crystals
Definition
mineralized component of bones formed by inorganic salts, Ca and P in form of ____
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Ca10 (PO4)6 (OH)3
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chemical formula of hydroxyapetite
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heavy metals and radioactive isotopes
Definition
in addition to Ca and P, bone has a high affinity for this
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it interferes with myelination of neurons, which are being laid down with schwann cells as kids grow
Definition
why is lead accumulation bad in children?
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Ca and P are exchanged, but the heavy metals are not. Heavy metals can then accumulate, so if there is a broken bone, there can be a sudden release of a heavy metal =bad
Definition
what's bad about heavy metal poisoning?
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they irradiate nearby tissue causing DNA damage
Definition
whats bad about bone accumulation of radioactive isotopes?
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hydroxyapetite
Definition
this substance is needed to mineralized bone
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osteons
Definition
produced during bony remodeling aka Haversian systems
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bony remodeling
Definition
removal of existing bone by osteoclasts and redeposition of new bone by osteoblasts
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size of an osteoclast (~200um diameter)
Definition
how big is the size of the Haversian system
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acid bath +stain (eats away blood vessels and cells)
or grind it down until light passes through (no stain)
Definition
what are the 2 ways to process bone for histo viewing?
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compact(lamellar bone) not spongy or woven bone
Definition
where is the Haversian system present?
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blood vessels, nerves, surrounded by lamellae
Definition
what is contained in a Haversian canal?
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parallel
Definition
how are Haversian canals oriented in regards to the long axis of the bone
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cement line
Definition
what is the delimited margin of an osteon called
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Volkmann's canals
Definition
name of transeverse canal connecting longitudinal Haversian canals
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osteoblasts
Definition
each bony lamella laid down by successive layers of ___
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osteocytes
Definition
when osteoblasts become trapped in lacunae in osteoid matrix and mature they are called
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canniliculi
Definition
small canals that connect osteocytes containing cytoplasmic extensions
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gap junctions
Definition
how do osteocytes communicate
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haversian vessels
Definition
how do osteocytes get nutrients/get rid of waste?
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subperiosteal osteoblasts
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at outer periphery of compact bone, dense cortical bone laid down by _________ ______ and covered with dense CT = periosteum
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synovial
Definition
joint characterized by extensive joint movment
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synovial joints
Definition
aka diarthroses
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joint capsule
Definition
synovial joints are surrounded by a fibrous ___ __
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no, not true epithelia
Definition
does synovium have a basement membrane
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up to 4 cells thick of mesenchymal origin that secrete synovial fluid (type A and B cells)
Definition
what is synovium made of?
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A-macrophages
B-fibroblasts
Definition
type A synoviocytes resemble ______, type B synoviocytes resemble ______
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syndesmosis, synchondrosis, symphysis
Definition
list the 3 types of non-synovial joints
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nonsynovial
Definition
joint that has limited movement, joined by dense CT, lacks articular surface
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syndesmosis
Definition
dense fibrous tissue between bones
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synostosis
Definition
in skull syndesmosis is progressively replaced by bone to become sutures aka
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synchondrosis-unites 1st rib and sternum
Definition
primary cartilage joint composed of hyaline cartilage, only one in the human adult -what type of joint/where is it?
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symphysis
Definition
secondary cartilage joint, contains two hyaline cartilage surfaces connected by a fibrocartilage plate
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symphysis
Definition
intervertebral joints are a special type of what kind of joint?
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notochord
Definition
what are intervertebral discs derived from
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coencentric layers of fibrocartilage
Definition
what are intervertebral joints(annulus fibrosis) formed from?
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nucleus pulposus
Definition
central core of vertebrae made of viscous ground substance
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damage to the annulus fibrosus causing the nucleus pulposus to herniate
Definition
what causes a herniated disc?
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hyperparathyroidism
Definition
in this disease, excessive uncontrolled secretion of parathormone by the parathyroid gland stimulates increase in numbers and erosive activity of osteoclasts, leading to diffuse destruction of bone (and radiological areas of lucency-"brown tumors") and predisposition to fracture.
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release of large amounts of ionic calcium -> hypercalcemia (seen in HYPERparathyroidsim)
Definition
A serious side effect of excessive bone erosion
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Paget's disease
Definition
disease characterized by haphazard osteoclastic erosion of bone occuring in waves followed by increased osteoblastic activity attempting to replace eroded bone. the bone replacement doesn't always occur where bone has been eroded so the bone is distorted and weak.
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bone = type 1, cartilage type 2
Definition
collagen of bone is primarily type _ where collagen of cartilage is mostly type __
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