Bones Histology Flashcards
Rigid form of connective tissue?
Bone
Stem cells present in bone are called?
Osteoprogenitor cells
Which type of bone cell contains alkaline phosphatase?
Osteoblasts
Which type of bone cell contains acid phosphatase?
Osteoclasts
Which is multinucleated, osteoblasts or osteoclasts?
Osteoclasts
Which type of collagen is found in bones?
Collagen type 1 (One/B-one)
Bone calcium and serum calcium are ___________ against each other.
Balanced
Osteonectin and Osteocalcin bind with calcium and help with __________ in bones?
Mineralization
The inorganic matrix of bones contains __________ crystals.
Hydroxyapatite
What type of bone is present in the shaft (Diaphysis) of long bones?
Compact Bone
What type of bone is present in the ends (Epiphysis) of long bones?
Spongy Bone
What color of bone marrow would I find in compact bone?
Yellow Bone Marrow
What color of bone marrow would I find in spongy bone?
Red Bone Marrow
__________ are sheets of bone?
Lamellae
In between the lamellae of bones, __________ is present
Lacuna
What cell is found in the lacuna of bones?
Osteocytes
Compact bones are composed of _________.
Osteons
Concentric (Circular/Target-like) lamellae arranged around Haversian canals are known as ________.
Osteons
Which component of osteons contains nerves, blood vessels, and some cells?
Haversian canals
The meshwork of bony plates found in spongy bone is known as _____________.
Trabeculae
Trabeculae contain ___________.
Lamellae
What is this an image of?
Spongy Bone
What is this an image of?
Compact Bone
What are these clear cells in spongy bones?
Fat Cells
