Compact bones Flashcards
1
Q
Compact bone found in
A
Diaphysis
and
Inner and outer edges of diploe bone arrangement
2
Q
Compact bone is made of
A
Osteons
3
Q
Osteon
A
Cylinders of bone matrix and osteocytes that make up compact bone
4
Q
Passageway down osteon
A
Central canal
5
Q
Central canal contains:
A
1 artery, 1 vein, and 1 nerve
6
Q
Concentric rings of matrix around central canal
A
Lamellae
7
Q
Where are osteocytes found in osteons?
A
At edges of lamellae held in lacunae
8
Q
Small passageways that extend from lacunae
A
Canaliculi
9
Q
Purpose of canaliculi
A
Allow molecules to enter/exit osteocytes
10
Q
Perforating canals
A
Holes on exterior of osteon that allow additional blood vessels to provide blood flow to central canal
11
Q
Interstitial lamellae
A
Lamellae and osteocytes that fill the gaps between osteons
