Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 12, Problem 1.1CT
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The process by which the osteocytes obtain nutrients and eliminate waste.
Introduction:
Osteocytes aremature bone cell formed when an osteoblast becomes surrounded by its own matrix and entrapped in a cavity called lacuna.
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Chapter 12 Solutions
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 12 - Which of the following tissues is not part of a...Ch. 12 - The organic matter of living bone includes calcium...Ch. 12 - The _____________ is an example of a sesamoid...Ch. 12 - The epiphyseal plate represents the ends of the...Ch. 12 - The central canal of a bone osteon contains blood...Ch. 12 - A _____________ is an example of an irregular...Ch. 12 - A femur includes both compact and spongy bone...Ch. 12 - Prob. 8PLCh. 12 - Trabeculae are structural characteristics of...Ch. 12 - Prob. 1.1CT
Ch. 12 - A bone that has a wide surface is classified as...Ch. 12 - The bones of the wrist are examples of...Ch. 12 - The bone of the thigh is an example of a(an)...Ch. 12 - Vertebrae are examples of ___________ bones.Ch. 12 - The patella (kneecap) is an example of a special...Ch. 12 - The bones of the skull that form a protective...Ch. 12 - Distinguish between the epiphysis and the...Ch. 12 - Describe where cartilage is found on the surface...Ch. 12 - Why doesn't the periosteum cover the articular...Ch. 12 - Distinguish between the locations and tissues...Ch. 12 - What structural differences did you note between...Ch. 12 - How are these structural differences related to...Ch. 12 - From your observations, how does the marrow in the...Ch. 12 - The humerus is the proximal bone of an upper limb;...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.9 Label the structures of this long...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.10 Identify the structures indicated in...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.11 Label the structures associated with...Ch. 12 - FIGURE 12.12 Label the structures of compact bone...
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