Bone Histology and Structure

Periostium

Endostium

Periostial Artery

Nutrient Artery

Epipysis

Metaphysis

Diaphysis

Epiphyseal artery

Metaphyseal artery

Bone is made of...

What determines flexibility in bone?

Skeletal system is divided into two parts- what are they

Osteoblasts in the epiphyseal plate...

Osteoblasts in the inner/outer periostium...

Spongy bone histology

Why are there spaces between trebaculae?

Spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone is usually found in...

Bone formation begins at...

Mesanchyme Cells

2 Methods of fetal bone formation....

Endochondral Bone Formation

Spongy and compact bone form together/separately

When bone formation is nearly complete, what part is still cartilage?

Lesser Trachauter

Head of Long Bone

Lower Extremity

Greater Trachauter