endosteal
9.9
Relating to the inner surface of a bone
- adjective
- /ˌɛn.dəˈsti.əl/
- Specialized
:
endosteal
- The endosteal surface of the bone plays a crucial role in bone growth and remodeling.
Examples
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Most long bones add width on the outside by a process referred to as subperiosteal apposition (layers added to those already existing), while losing bone on the inside by endosteal resorption (breaking down and reabsorbing material).
Academic text (2006) -
During the procedure, surgeons inspected the endosteal layer to ensure proper healing of the bone.
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Bone marrow is found in the endosteal cavity where it produces red blood cells.
Surface Forms
endosteal positive
Morphology
endosteal = osteal (semi-transparent) = endo + oste + al
The prefix 'endo-' indicates 'within', but the specific anatomical meaning requires specialized knowledge.
Etymology
The word endosteal comes from the parts endo- 'within' and oste- 'bone', so it means 'inside a bone' and describes the inner surface of bones.
