Osteology Microanatomy M1

Question 1

Define the words:
Chondro-
-cyte
lacuna
matrix
peri-
endp-
osteo-
canaliculi

Answer 1

cartilage
cell
small caivty
substance between cells
surrounding
inside
bone
small tunnel

Question 2

What is an osteoclast

Answer 2

large multinucleated cells responsible for bone resorption via enzyme release and creates an acidic environment

Question 3

what are chondrocytes

Answer 3

lie within cartilage and arranged as clusters/ rows/ cells that secrete matrix

Question 4

what are the 3 classifications of cartilage

Answer 4

hyaline in synovial joints, elastic in the ear, fibrocartilage in intervertebral discs or wrist