
Microscopic anatomy of bone
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Biology
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are hard crystals consisting of calcium and phosphate that form the bone matrix?
Back
Hydroxyapatite
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What structure is known as the outer layer of bone that contains blood vessels and nerves?
Back
Periosteum
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the name of the cell that can differentiate into an osteocyte or an osteoblast as needed?
Back
Osteocyte
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a small cavity in bone that contains an osteocyte?
Back
Lacunae
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central canal that contains blood vessels and nerves in an osteon?
Back
Central (Haversian) canal
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the structural unit of compact bone?
Back
Osteon
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the concentric rings of bone matrix surrounding the central canal?
Back
Lamellae
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