Bone Anatomy and Tissue Types

Vocabulary flashcards covering the primary types of tissues found within bone structures as identified in the lecture.

Subchondral tissue

The smooth tissue found at the ends of bones which is covered by cartilage in the joints.

Cancellous tissue

Also known as spongy bone, this is the porous, honeycomb-like internal tissue of the bone.

Marrow

The soft, flexible tissue in the central cavities of bones where blood cells are produced.

Compact tissue

The hard, dense outer layer of bone that provides structural strength and protection.