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What is the primary function of osteons in bone structure?
What is the primary function of osteons in bone structure?
- Enhance unidirectional strength (correct)
- Incorporate calcium salts for rigidity
- Provide a pathway for blood vessels
- Facilitate muscle attachment
Which type of bone marrow is responsible for haematopoiesis in adults?
Which type of bone marrow is responsible for haematopoiesis in adults?
- Trabecular bone marrow
- Medullary bone marrow
- Yellow bone marrow
- Red bone marrow (correct)
Which bones are classified as those that glide across one another and are roughly equal in length and width?
Which bones are classified as those that glide across one another and are roughly equal in length and width?
- Short bones (correct)
- Irregular bones
- Long bones
- Flat bones
Which structure in long bones houses the bone marrow?
Which structure in long bones houses the bone marrow?
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What is the initial bone type formed during intramembranous ossification?
What is the initial bone type formed during intramembranous ossification?
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What function do canaliculi serve in bone tissue?
What function do canaliculi serve in bone tissue?
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What type of bone is formed through endochondral ossification?
What type of bone is formed through endochondral ossification?
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Which type of bone is described as being less heavy due to its haphazard arrangement of trabeculae?
Which type of bone is described as being less heavy due to its haphazard arrangement of trabeculae?
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Which type of bone offers protection to organs and serves as sites for muscle attachment?
Which type of bone offers protection to organs and serves as sites for muscle attachment?
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What process describes the formation of bone from a cartilage model?
What process describes the formation of bone from a cartilage model?
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