Week 5: Compact bone label Diagram | Quizlet

TERM

Periosteum

DEFINITION

Covers outer surfaces of bones (except at joints); Consists of outer fibrous and inner cellular layers

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concentric lamellae

DEFINITION

layers of bone matrix that surround the central canal

TERM

interstitial lamellae

DEFINITION

layers of bone matrix that fill spaces between osteons

TERM

trabeculae of spongy bone

DEFINITION

each of a series or group of partitions formed by bands or columns of connective tissue, especially a plate of the calcareous tissue forming cancellous bone.

TERM

perforating canal

DEFINITION

Perpendicular to surface of bone;

TERM

central canal

DEFINITION

Carry blood vessels into deep bone and marrow

TERM

perforating fibers

DEFINITION

fibers that become incorporated into bone tissue; increase strength of attachments

TERM

osteons

DEFINITION

functional unit of compact bone

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circumferential lamellae

DEFINITION

layers of bony matrix at outer and inner bone surfaces

TERM

endosteum

DEFINITION

membranous lining of the hollow cavity of the bone