Chapter 6 Flashcards
“lakes” the hole/space that contains osteocytes/osteoblasts
lacunae
small plate of calcium hydroxyapatite matrix that is arranged in a circle within a circle; helps to create osteon arrangement
Concentric lamellae
the main cell of bone tissue; completely surrounded by mature matrix
osteocyte
small plate of calcium hydroxyapatite matrix that is arranged between osteon
interstitial lamellae
the cell type of bone tissue that will produce collagen and start to develop
osteoblast
the type of bone cell that will break down the collagen fibers and other protein fibers using proteolytic enzymes
osteoclast
made of calcium, and phosphorus crystals/hydroxyapatite ground substance and collagen
matrix
the functional unit of bone tissue
osteon
small canals that connect lamella and osteocytes to the central canal for diffusion of nutrients
canaliculi
the middle of an osteon, contains nerves and blood vessels
central canal
Flat bones are created through the process of ______ ossification.
intramembrane
Long bones are created through the process of _______ ossification.
endochondral
