Microscopic anatomy of bone

Front

What are hard crystals consisting of calcium and phosphate that form the bone matrix?

Back

Hydroxyapatite

Front

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

Back

Periosteum

Front

What is the name of the cell that can differentiate into an osteocyte or an osteoblast as needed?

Back

Osteocyte

Front

What is a small cavity in bone that contains an osteocyte?

Back

Lacunae

Front

What is the central canal that contains blood vessels and nerves in an osteon?

Back

Central (Haversian) canal

Front

What is the term for the structural unit of compact bone?

Back

Osteon

Front

What are the concentric rings of bone matrix surrounding the central canal?

Back

Lamellae

Front

What are the tiny channels that connect lacunae to each other and to the central canal?

Back

Canaliculi

Front

What type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?

Back

Osteoclast

Front

What type of bone cell is responsible for bone formation?

Back

Osteoblast