Skeletal Design

Functions of a skeletal system

support

movement

protection

hematopoiesis [blood cell formation]

Structure of bone

general structure

compact bone

periosteum

Sharpey’s fibers

endosteum

yellow marrow

cancellous [spongy] bone

red marrow

long bones

epiphysis

diaphysis

flat bones

inner and outer tables

diploë

sesamoid bones

Osteogenesis

dramatis personae

osteoblasts

osteocytes

chondroblasts

chondrocytes

osteoclasts

intramembranous ossification

endochondral ossification

bone collar

epiphyseal plate

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