Structure of the bone

Front

What is the hardest, most dense part of the bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone.

Front

What type of bone is formed by needlelike pieces of bone and has lots of space?

Back

Spongy bone.

Front

What is the outer layer of bone that contains blood vessels and nerves?

Back

Periosteum.

Front

What canal in the bone contains blood vessels and nerves?

Back

Haversian Canal.

Front

What is the central canal of an osteon called?

Back

Central Canal.

Front

What are the concentric rings of bone matrix called?

Back

Lamellae.

Front

What are the small channels that connect osteocytes in bone?

Back

Canaliculi.

Front

What type of cells are responsible for bone formation?

Back

Osteoblasts.

Front

What type of cells are responsible for bone resorption?

Back

Osteoclasts.

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

Ossification.