MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

BONE STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lacunae of an osteon
A
Hold osteocytes
B
Are cylindrical
C
Helps with ossification
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The osteon consists of a central canal called the osteonic (haversian) canal, which is surrounded by concentric rings (lamellae) of matrix. Between the rings of matrix, the bone cells (osteocytes) are located in spaces called lacunae.

Detailed explanation-2: -Osteocytes are the stellate-shaped bone cells that maintain bone tissue. Osteocytes form almost 95% of the bone tissue. Within the calcified matrix, the space occupied by the osteocytes is called lacuna. Thus, the lacunae of the osseous tissue contain osteocytes that prevent them from calcification.

Detailed explanation-3: -Osteocytes, the cells residing within the bone matrix, make up between 90% to 95% of the cellular component in skeletally mature adult bone tissue.

Detailed explanation-4: -The osteon is a cylindrically-shaped unit that consists of concentric rings called lamellae. Along these lamellae are spaces called lacunae, which contain cells called osteocytes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Osteons are cylindrical structures that contain a mineral matrix and living osteocytes connected by canaliculi, which transport blood. They are aligned parallel to the long axis of the bone. Each osteon consists of lamellae, which are layers of compact matrix that surround a central canal called the Haversian canal.

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