Bone histology terms list 3 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Compact bone
A
External surface of bone, dense, few pores/spaces, has osteons
2
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Osteon
A
Unit of structure in a compact bone
3
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Lacuna
A
Small space containing osteocyte in bone
4
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Osteocyte
A
Cell that lies within the substance of a formed bone
5
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Canaliculi
A
Canal in bone
6
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Central canal
A
Canal in the center of a osteon holding blood vessels
7
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Lamella
A
Rings of collagen surrounding central canal
