Bone Histology

A mature bone cell is called a _________.

• osteon
• osteocyte
• osteoclast
• osteoblast

The cells that turn into mature bone cells are called  _______________.

• osteon
• osteocyte
• osteoclast
• osteoblast

The cells that break down old bone tissue are called ________.

• osteon
• osteocyte
• osteoclast
• osteoblast

The central and perforating canals in compact bone are where you would find ____________.

• blood vessels
• neurons
• bone marrow
• cartilage

Is a thin vascular membrane of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of the bony tissue that forms the medullary cavity of long bones.

• periosteum 
• endosteum
• medullary cavity 
• Diaphysis

Is the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (adipose tissue) is stored

• periosteum 
• endosteum
• medullary cavity 
• Diaphysis

A very thin membrane that covers many of the bones in your body. It serves as protection as well as a channel for the blood supply and nutrients for bone tissue.

• periosteum 
• endosteum
• medullary cavity 
• Diaphysis

What is the main structural unit of compact bone?

• Osteon
• Trabecula
• Lacuna
• Lamella

Where is the periosteum?

• Covering the outside of the bone
• Lining the medullary cavity inside the bone
• At the ends where the bone forms a joint
• In the metaphysis as a site of growth

What is the lining of the medullary cavity called?

• Periosteum
• Endosteum
• Articular Cartilage
• Epiphyseal Plate