Osteon Flashcard

Front

Bone forming cells

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

In relationship to the WHOLE of the Long Bone, how are INDIVIDUAL Osteons arranged?

Back

Parallel to the Bone

Front

Tiny, hairlike canals that transport blood, nutrients, and wastes, connecting lacunae to each other and to the Haversian canal

Back

Canaliculi

Front

A mature bone cell is called a _________.

Back

Osteocyte

Front

What structure forms concentric rings around the central canal?

Back

Lamellae

Front

What are the cells responsible for bone resorption?

Back

Osteoclasts

Front

What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

Back

Bone formation

Front

What is the central canal in an osteon also known as?

Back

Haversian canal

Front

What is the term for the small spaces in bone tissue that house osteocytes?

Back

Lacunae

Front

What is the role of Volkmann's canals?

Back

Connect Haversian canals and allow for blood supply and communication between osteons