Bone Structure/Development

Front

What are canaliculi?

Back

Canaliculi are small channels in bone that provide nourishment to osteocytes.

Front

What type of bone is solid throughout except for the central canals and lacunae?

Back

Compact Bone.

Front

What are mature bone cells that live in tiny cavities within the bone called?

Back

Osteocytes.

Front

What is the process by which most bones of the skeleton are formed?

Back

Endochondral ossification.

Front

What is the process of replacing connective tissue to form an intramembranous bone?

Back

Intramembranous ossification.

Front

What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

Back

Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.

Front

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone development?

Back

Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.

Front

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Back

Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter and found inside bones, containing trabecular structures.

Front

What is the significance of 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 function of the medullary cavity?

Back

The medullary cavity is responsible for storing bone marrow, which produces blood cells.