12 Questions
What is the main function of interstitial lamellae?
To fill the small triangular spaces between osteons
How do the collagen fibers in adjacent lamellae of an osteon differ in their arrangement?
They are arranged in opposite spiral directions
Which of the following statements about perforating canals is true?
Perforating canals perforate the lamellae of the osteons
What is the main difference between the structure of compact bone and cancellous bone?
Compact bone has a network of interconnected cavities, while cancellous bone does not
Where is cancellous bone typically found in the skeleton?
In the epiphysis and metaphysis of long bones
What is the main difference between primary bone tissue and mature compact/cancellous bone?
Primary bone is the first bone tissue formed
Where is compact bone tissue found in a long bone?
In the bone shaft (diaphysis) around the bone marrow cavity
What fills the central (Haversian) canal in compact bone tissue?
Loose connective tissue
Where are the outer circumferential lamellae located in compact bone?
Outer zone, beneath & parallel to the periosteum
What are osteons (Haversian systems) composed of?
Concentric lamellae
To what do perforating (Volkmann's) canals connect in compact bone tissue?
Central canals
What is the function of concentric lamellae in compact bone tissue?
Provide structural support to the bone
Test your knowledge on the anatomical classification of bones, macroscopic classification of bone tissue, and developmental classification of bone tissue. Explore the differences between long, short, flat, and irregular bones, as well as compact and cancellous bone structures.
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