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SKELETAL SYSTEM (anatomy of the long bone (diaphysis (shaft) (long portion…
SKELETAL SYSTEM
anatomy of the long bone
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epiphysis
ends of bone, made mostly of spongy bone
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bone fracture repair
main types of repair
reduction
bone is set, realigned and immobilized by cast or traction (first step in healing)
hematoma
blood-filled swelling caused by the broken blood vessel, deprives bone cells of nutrients and die (slows down bleeding)
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bony callus
replaces fibrocartilage callus by actions of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. the bony callus is removed to form a permanent patch.( its replaced with a more stable patch so its more tough)
joints
joints are articulations of bones and their functions are to hold bones together and allow for mobility
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