Osteology
Tissues working together in bones
Bone Function
Bone Function: Support - Structural Framework
Bone function: Protection
Bone function: Assist in movement
Bone Function: Mineral Storage and Release
Bone function: Blood Cell Production
Bone function: Triglyceride Storage
Gross bone shapes
Organization of Bone Tissue: 2 types
Bone tissue: Compact (Cortical/dense)
Compact tissue: Osteons
Bone tissue: Spongy (Trabecular/Cancellous)
Spongy : Lattice network of trabeculae
Micro structure of compact bone
compact bone: Lamellae
Gross anatomy of a (long) bone
Long bone anatomy: Epiphyses
Gross anatomy of a long bone: External coverings
Gross anatomy of a Long Bone: Internal structure
Blood and nerve supply of bone
Periosteal arteries
Nutrient foramen