U4Q3:Microscopic Anatomy of Bone

Where is the periosteum located in the bone structure?

• On the outer layer of the bone

• Between the trabeculae

• Within the Haversian canal

What is the function of osteoclasts?

• Produce new bone

• Break down bone

• Connect bone cells

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What are trabeculae?

• Cylinders in compact bone

• Little beams in spongy bone

• Canals in bone marrow

What is the role of canaliculi in bone cells?

• Destroy bone

• Produce new bone

• Connect bone cells

What is found in the spaces between trabeculae?

• Osteons

• Marrow or blood vessels

• Periosteum

What are osteons?

• Little beams in spongy bone

• Cylinders in compact bone

• Canals in bone marrow

What surrounds the central canal in compact bone?

• Trabeculae

• Lamellae

• Periosteum

What is the function of osteoblasts?

• Break down bone

• Produce new bone

• Connect bone cells

What is the function of osteocytes?

• Produce new bone

• Break down bone

• Move bone cells and make up most of bone structure

What is the function of the Haversian canal?

• Contains blood vessels and nerves

• Produces new bone

• Breaks down bone