Bone Classification and Tissue Types

Explore the anatomical, macroscopic, and developmental classification of bones and bone tissue. Learn about the different types of bones such as long, short, flat, and irregular, as well as the distinctions between compact and cancellous bone.

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What is the primary developmental classification of bone tissue?

Primary bone

Which type of bone tissue forms a solid mass with no cavities?

Compact bone

What is the arrangement of lamellae in compact bone?

Outer circumferential, inner circumferential, and concentric lamellae

What is the function of the Volkmann's canals in compact bone?

To connect central Haversian canals to the outer and inner surfaces of the bone Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone tissue is microscopically almost identical to compact bone?

Cancellous bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of interstitial lamellae?

To fill the spaces between osteons Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about osteons is true?

Osteons are in a continuous renewal process, leading to variations in diameter and number of lamellae Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of perforating canals?

They are lined with endosteum and filled with loose connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about cancellous bone is incorrect?

It is found in the diaphysis of long bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of primary (immature, woven) bone tissue?

It is the first bone tissue formed during development Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary developmental classification of bone tissue?

Which type of bone tissue forms a solid mass with no cavities?

What is the arrangement of lamellae in compact bone?

What is the function of the Volkmann's canals in compact bone?

Which type of bone tissue is microscopically almost identical to compact bone?

What is the primary function of interstitial lamellae?

Which statement about osteons is true?

What is the characteristic feature of perforating canals?

Which statement about cancellous bone is incorrect?

What is the distinguishing characteristic of primary (immature, woven) bone tissue?

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