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Osteology is the study of __________ and __________.

bone structure and function.

The fibrous connective tissue attaching bone to bone is called __________.

ligaments.

__________ bones are cube-like in shape and provide stability with some motion.

Short.

The __________ is the tubular shaft that runs between the proximal and distal ends of a long bone.

diaphysis.

The spongy bone is also referred to as __________ bone.

cancellous.

____________ ossification is the method of bone development that uses a model tissue, cartilage.

Endochondral.

Hematopoiesis occurs in the red __________ found in spongy bone.

marrow.

The process of osteoblasts secreting osteoid, which then calcifies, is part of ______________ ossification.

Intramembranous.

The area of growth in a long bone is called the __________ plate.

epiphyseal.

The main function of bones includes support, protection, movement, ___________, and mineral storage.

blood formation.

A __________ fracture is a break caused by abnormal trauma to a bone.

stress.

When a bone breaks, it first forms a __________ hematoma.

fracture.

Excess blood calcium levels are regulated by the hormone __________.

Calcitonin.

__________ are specialized cells that dissolve bone matrix and release minerals.

Osteoclasts.

Bone is continually remodeled and interacts physiologically with the other __________ systems.

organ.

The __________ cavity is a hollow cavity filled with yellow bone marrow.

medullary.

A __________ fracture results in multiple small pieces between two large segments of bone.

comminuted.

Bone development occurs in two methods: endochondral ossification and __________ ossification.

intramembranous.

The structural unit of compact bone is called an __________.

osteon.

The __________ is the fibrous membrane covering the outer surface of bone.

periosteum.

Osteocytes communicate with each other via long processes that extend through __________.

canaliculi.

Osteoblasts that become trapped in the matrix are referred to as __________.

osteocytes.

The balance of calcium homeostasis is regulated by three hormones: calcitonin, parathyroid hormone, and __________.

calcitriol.

A __________ fracture occurs straight across the long axis of the bone.

transverse.

The __________ layer of periosteum contains osteoblasts.

osteogenic.

The primary mineral found in bones is __________.

calcium.

The bone is covered by a double-layered membrane called __________.

periosteum.

The process through which bones develop from cartilage is known as __________ ossification.

endochondral.

The long bone ends are called __________.

epiphyses.

The __________ is the central canal that houses blood vessels and nerves in compact bone.

Haversian canal.

Osteoblasts are responsible for the __________ of bone.

synthesis.

During bone healing, __________ formation is the first step after a fracture.

hematoma.

The __________ is a type of bone that is dense and makes up the outer layer of bones.

compact bone.

Bone remodeling is regulated by mechanical stress and __________ forces.

hormonal.

Rickets is a disease caused by a deficiency in __________, affecting bone formation in children.

vitamin D.