GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tiny pits in compact bone where osteocytes reside
A
lacunae
B
Haversian canals
C
canaliculi
D
osteons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The small spaces in bone tissue that are holes in which osteocytes live are called A. Lacunae. The lacunae house the osteocytes while canaliculi (small tunnels) connect the lacunae to the central canal so osteocytes can receive oxygen and nutrients via the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small spaces where osteocytes are found in compact bone are lacunae, which is the plural of lacuna. These are small openings in the rings of the bone tissue matrix that connect to small channels called canaliculi.

Detailed explanation-3: -Volkmann’s canals are channels that assist with blood and nerve supply from the periosteum to the Haversian canal. One or two main diaphyseal nutrient arteries enter the shaft obliquely through one or two nutrient foramina leading to nutrient canals.

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