Chapter 3- Inside The Bone

Question 1

Definition- spongy bone

Answer 1

(Cancellous bone) contains numerous bony bars and plates, called trabeculae

Question 2

Definition- trabecula

Answer 2

Series or group of partitions formed by bands or columns of connective tissue, especially a plate of the cancellous tissue

Question 3

Definition- red bone marrow

Answer 3

Specialized tissue that produces blood cells

Question 4

Definition- hematopoiesis

Answer 4

Red blood cell formation found in spongy bone in adults

Question 5

Definition- medullary cavity

Answer 5

(Aka marrow cavity) is the central cavity of bone shafts where red/ yellow bone marrow is stored

Question 6

Definition- compact bone

Answer 6

(Dense bone) contains many cylinder shaped units call Osteons