EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

SKELETAL SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following terms best describes the sites where the bone cells are located in the bone unit?
A
Osteon
B
Lacuna
C
Lamella
D
Canalculi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The circular structural unit found within compact bone is termed the osteon, and consists of a central canal surrounded by layers of bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet. It is necessary for all types of movement in the body involving bones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is bone tissue found? Bone tissue is found throughout the body. The long bones in the arms and legs contain a very dense, strong type of bone tissue known as compact bone, while other bones, such as the skill, spine, and ribs, contain a less dense, more flexible type of bone tissue known as spongy bone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The medullary cavity is the hollow part of bone that contains bone marrow. The bone marrow makes blood cells and stores fat. Spongy bone (also called cancellous bone) is made up of small, needle-like pieces of bone arranged like a honeycomb.

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