Blood and Nerve Supply

periosteal veins

accompany periosteal arteries and exit via the periosteum

nerves

accompany BV that supply bones. Periosteum is rich in sensory nerves, some of which carry sensation of pain; a result of tearing or tension.

epiphyseal and metaphyseal veins

accompany their respective arteries and exit through the epiphyses and metaphyses.

Arteries

carries blood TO bone tissue

Veins

carries blood away from bone tissue

epiphyseal artery

enter the epiphyseal

nutrient arteries

found near the center of the diaphysis

Bone Marrow Biopsy

needle inserted into middle of the bone for a sample of red bone marrow to examine it for leukemia, metastatic neoplasm (tumors), lymphoma, Hodgkin's and aplastic anemia. Pain is only felt as the needle penetrates the periosteum. Once through, there is little pain.

nutrient veins

one or two veins will accompany the nutrient artery and exit the diaphysis

periosteal arteries

small arteries accompanied by nerves; enter diaphysis of the bone through perforating (Volkmann's canals)

metaphyseal artery functions

supply bone tissue of the metaphyses & red marrow

nutrient arteries function

supply inner compact bone tissue of diaphysis and spongy bone tissue and red bone marrow as far as the epiphyseal plates (lines)

function of periosteal arteries

supply periosteum and outer part of compact bone.

epiphyseal artery functions

supply red marrow and the bone tissue of the epiphyses

metaphyseal artery

the metapyses of a long bone (together with the nutrient artery)