What type of bone cell is the mature bone cell that maintains the bone matrix?
a. osteoblast
b. osteoclast
c. osteocyte
d. osteoprogenitor cell
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
a. hemopoiesis
b. storage of minerals
c. structural support
d. all of the above are functions
The type of bone that contains osteons, characterized by lamellae surrounding central
canals, is called ____________ (compact/spongy) bone.
Compact
Match the description and function listed in column A with the type of bone cell listed in
column B.
Column A
1. immature cell that lays new bone
2. mature bone cell that maintains the matrix
3. phagocytic cell that breaks down bone
4. stem cell that differentiates into an osteoblast
a. Osteoblast
b. Osteoclast
c. Osteocyte
d. osteoprogenitor cell
a 1. immature cell that lays new bone
c 2. mature bone cell that maintains the matrix
b 3. phagocytic cell that breaks down bone
d 4. stem cell that differentiates into an osteoblast
, Number the five functional layers of the epiphyseal plate in the correct order, from
diaphyseal side to the epiphyseal side.
a. calcified cartilage
b. hypertrophic cartilage
c. ossification
d. proliferating cartilage
e. resting cartilage
2 a. calcified cartilage
3 b. hypertrophic cartilage
1 c. ossification
4 d. proliferating cartilage
5 e. resting cartilage
Label the components of compact bone on the following diagram.
(Check guide)
1) osteon
2) external circumferential lamellae
3) Cellular Layer
4) Fibrous Layer
5) interstitial lamellae
6) Trabeculae of spongy bone
7) Perforating canals
8) central canal
9) concentric lamellae
10) Vein
11) Nerve
12) Artery
13) Canaliculi
14)concentric lamellae
15) Central canal
Label the histological components of compact bone on the following diagram.
(Check Guide)
(Labels from top line to bottom line)
1) Canaliculi
2) Concentric lamellae
3) Central Canal
4) Lacuna
Immature cell that lays new bone
Osteoblast