Bone Anatomy

Front

What type of bone is porous and contains bone marrow?

Back

Spongy or Cancellous Bone

Front

What is the hardest, most dense part of the bone tissue?

Back

Compact Bone

Front

What type of bone tissue has trabeculae?

Back

Spongy Bone

Front

What are the concentric rings of bone matrix called?

Back

Lamellae

Front

Where do osteocytes reside within the bone?

Back

Lacunae

Front

What is the central canal of an osteon responsible for?

Back

It contains blood vessels and nerves.

Front

What is the outer layer of bone called?

Back

Periosteum

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for structural support?

Back

Compact Bone

Front

What are small channels that connect lacunae called?

Back

Canaliculi

Front

What is the function of osteoblasts?

Back

They are responsible for bone formation.