L3 - Histology of the Musculoskeletal System

Haematoxylin

Stains nuclei purple in histological samples.

Eosin

Stains cytoplasm pink in histological samples.

Diaphysis

Main shaft of a long bone.

Compact Bone

Dense bone tissue providing strength.

Periosteum

Connective tissue covering the bone surface.

Cancellous Bone

Spongy bone with trabecular structure.

Osteoblasts

Cells responsible for bone formation.

Osteoclasts

Cells that resorb bone tissue.

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells maintaining bone matrix.

Chondrocytes

Cells found in cartilage tissue.

Growth Plate

Area of growing tissue in long bones.

Hyaline Cartilage

Smooth cartilage covering articular surfaces.

Striated Skeletal Muscle

Muscle type with visible striations.

Epimysium

Connective tissue surrounding entire muscle.

Perimysium

Connective tissue surrounding muscle bundles.

Endomysium

Connective tissue surrounding individual muscle fibers.

Sarcomere

Functional unit of striated muscle contraction.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells.

Tendon

Connective tissue attaching muscle to bone.

Ligament

Connective tissue connecting bone to bone.

Crimp

Structural feature allowing tendon elongation.

Histological Sample

Tissue section used for microscopic examination.