Asked by Angel Aunty on Jul 12, 2024
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What is the name of the cavity that houses the bone cells?
A) osteons
B) fibrocartilage
C) lacunae
D) central canals
E) adipose
Lacunae
Small spaces within bone or cartilage tissue that house cells such as osteocytes in bone or chondrocytes in cartilage.
Osteons
Osteons are the structural unit of compact bone, consisting of a central canal called a Haversian canal, surrounded by concentric rings of calcified matrix and containing the bone's blood supply.
Central Canals
Hollow spaces within the spinal cord that contain cerebrospinal fluid, playing a crucial role in the protection and nourishment of the spinal cord.
- Identify the elements and configuration of skeletal structures.
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MS
Marti SylvanJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lacunae are small spaces within bone tissue that house individual bone cells known as osteocytes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the elements and configuration of skeletal structures.