Compact bone Flashcards
1
Q
compact location
A
beneath periosteum; diaphysis in long bones
2
Q
Compact function
A
protection support & resistance to stress of movement
3
Q
osteon
A
functional unit of compact bone
4
Q
lamellae
A
concentric rings of bone
5
Q
central canal (haversian canal)
A
runs lengthwise through bone, contain blood vessels or nerves
6
Q
canaliculi
A
tine canals that connect all cells for nutrient transport
7
Q
osteogenic
A
develops into osteoblast
responds to trauma
8
Q
osteoblast
A
forms bone matrix
9
Q
osteocytes
A
maintains healthy bone tissue
10
Q
osteoclast
A
breaks down bone tissue
