BIOL 2110K Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Troponin, Deep Fascia, Calcification
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Cartilage w/ growth plates, provides model for formation of most bones in body. Attaches rib to sternum, covers ends of bones, nose. Functions of bones: support and protection, movement (attachment of muscles, hemopoiesis (blood cells, storage of mineral and energy reserves (calcium, phosphates, lipids) Epiphyseal plate: provides lengthwise bone growth in children. Located internal to compact bone; contains trabeculae: open lattice of narrow rods and plates of bones. Compact bone with thin spicules of spongy bone extending inward. Red bone marrow in children, yellow bone marrow in adults. Region of mature bone between diaphysis and epiphysis. In metaphysis, hyaline cartilage, growth plate; provides for lengthwise bone growth in children; in adults remains as the epiphyseal line. Incomplete layer of cells; includes osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts. Anchor blood vessels and nerves to bone surface; attachment site for ligaments & tendons. Attached to bone by numerous collagen fibers .
