Haversion System Flashcards
1
Q
what is the fundamental functional unit of compact bone
A
Haversion System
2
Q
osteocytes live in the fluid of this
A
Lacunae
3
Q
Little channels made by osteoclast that allow connection of lacunae to another lacunae to haversion canal
A
Canaliculi
4
Q
Has Blood vessels, Nerves, and lymph vessels; run longitudally through bone
A
Haversion Canal
5
Q
Run at right angles to compact bone; It’s how blood vessels go from periosteum to osteocyte
A
Volkman’s Capsule
6
Q
concentric cylinders of compact bone
A
lamellae
7
Q
old osteon and lamellae; Osteoblast is making new while old lamellae is getting pushed out
A
Interstitual Lamellae