6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - The Osteon
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following structures are found in an osteon?133views
- Multiple ChoiceLacunae are located between concentric rings of compact bone tissue called what?196views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat is the basic structural unit of compact bone tissue?164views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich statement regarding osteons is false?151views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat structure is found in compact bone and houses osteocytes?140views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich statement correctly describes an osteon in the microscopic anatomy of bones?129views
- Multiple ChoiceWhat are the bone matrix rings that surround the central canal of each osteon called?164views
- Multiple Choice
Choose the words that best complete the follow statement: The structural unit of compact bone is the ___________ which is comprised of concentric __________.
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What would be one possible result if bone developed without canaliculi?
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Which statement about central canals and perforating canals is correct?
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Collagen fibers run in alternate directions between lamellae. What would the effect on bone be if all of the collagen fibers were oriented in the same direction?
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Match the appropriate name with the structure in the figure.
2. Lamella
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Match the appropriate name with the structure in the figure.
3. Lacuna
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Match the appropriate name with the structure in the figure.
4. Canaliculus
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The basic functional unit of compact bone is the Haversian system or:
(a) Osteocyte
(b) Osteoclast
(c) Osteon
(d) Osseous matrix
(e) Osseous lamellae
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