Skeletal #3

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What is a lamella?

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A lamella is a thin layer, membrane, or plate-like structure in bone tissue that forms part of the osteon.

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What is the function of the Haversian Canal?

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The Haversian Canal contains blood vessels and nerves that supply the bone.

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What is yellow marrow?

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Yellow marrow is a type of bone marrow that primarily stores fat and is found in the medullary cavity of long bones.

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What is spongy bone?

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Spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, is a type of bone that has a porous structure and is found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of others.

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What is hematopoiesis?

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Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation that occurs in the bone marrow.

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What is the periosteum?

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

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What are osteons?

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Osteons, or Haversian systems, are the structural units of compact bone, consisting of concentric layers of lamellae.

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What is trabecular bone?

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Trabecular bone, also known as cancellous bone, is the spongy tissue found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of others, providing structural support.

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What is the medullary cavity?

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

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What are Volkmann's canals?

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Volkmann's canals are channels in bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone.