BONE-2

◦ Gross structure of long bone:

◦ Shaft:

I. Periosteum

II. Cortex

III. Medulla

IV. Periosteum:

V. Fibrous membrane covering outer surface of the bone

VI. It made up of an outer fibrous layer

VII.Inner cellular layer which is osteogenic nature.

I. Sharpey's layer fibers.

II. Periosteum is rich nerve supply.

III. Cortex:

IV. Compact bone which gives desire strength to withstand all possible mechanical strains.

Medullary cavity:

Red & yellow bone marrow.

At birth the marrow is red everywhere with widespread active haemopoiesis.

Red bone marrow persistent in sternum, iliac crest, skull bones,vertebrae.

◦ Parts of A young bone:
◦ Metaphysis:

◦ Zone of active growth.

◦ Rich vascularity zone end arteries forming hair pin bends.

◦ This is the common site of osteomyelitis in children .

◦ More end arteries.

◦ Epiphyseal plate Cartilage:

Proliferation of cells in cartilaginous palte is responsible for lengthwise growth of along bone.

After epiphysis fusion, the bone can no longer grow in length.