8 Questions
What is the main difference between woven bone and compact bone?
Compact bone has lamina dura and is more radioopaque in X-ray.
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone growth and remodeling?
Remove bone during growth and remodeling.
Where are osteoclasts typically located during bone remodeling?
In Howship's lacunae.
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone physiology?
Facilitate mineralization of the osteoid matrix.
Which cells are involved in repairing fractures through Sharpey's fibers?
Osteoprogenitor cells.
Which component encases the central Haversian canal in compact bone?
Lamellae.
What is the role of endosteum in bones?
Produce osteoprogenitor cells and osteoclasts.
'OsteoClasts -> Cut bone' implies that osteoclasts:
Remove bone during growth and remodeling.
Test your knowledge on bone remodelling process and the identification of incremental lines in bone formation. Learn about resting lines and reversal lines in the context of bone histology.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
