Microscopic Bone Anatomy

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What does F contain?

Back

Stem cells, red marrow, red bone marrow, blood cells.

Front

What is K? It repeats throughout the bones.

Back

Osteon.

Front

What is H?

Back

Periosteum.

Front

What is G?

Back

Medullary Cavity.

Front

What is F made of?

Back

Compact bone.

Front

What is the function of stem cells in bone?

Back

Stem cells in bone can differentiate into various types of blood cells and bone cells.

Front

What is the role of red marrow?

Back

Red marrow is responsible for the production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Front

What is the structure of an osteon?

Back

An osteon consists of a central canal surrounded by concentric rings of bone matrix.

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Front

What is the medullary cavity?

Back

The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where red and yellow bone marrow is stored.