bone terminology

2. cartilage - helps with smooth movement of the joints and provides protection
3. - end part of a long bone, grows separetly from the shaft
4. - a type of osteocyte that destroys bone tissue
7. - protective covering on the outer surface of the bone
10. - this type of bone tissue is in the open spaces that blood vessels infiltrate and provide food and oxygen and remove waste products of metabolism. contains red marrow
11. cavity - hollow shaft of a long bone
13. - a type of osteocyte which form collagen fibers
15. - what type of bone is the wrist and ankle and are responsible for providing strength

1. - main portion of the bone
5. - cells that make up bone tissue
6. - this bones function is mainly is for articulation and to form joints. Irregular bones are found in the vertebrae, inner ear and some of the facial bones.
8. - this type of bone tissue is Is much thicker and if observed under a microscope it appears to have many circles. The circles are bony plates, called canals. It is through both canals that we can transport food, oxygen, metabolic waste as well as nerve supply.
9. - what type of bone is the upper and lower arm, the upper and lower leg, and the fingers and toes.
12. - what type of bone is the ribs, the scapulae, and some bones of the skull
14. - contains yellow bone marrow, which is lined with endosteum which is composed of osteoblasts and a few osteoclasts.