Bones (Cancellous Bone)

Question 1

T/F: Cancellous bone does not contain osteons

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Define trabeculae

Answer 2

Cancellous bones version of osteons

Question 3

How are nutrients delivered in cancellous bone

Answer 3

Diffusion through tiny caniculi

Question 4

What enhances cancellous bones strength

Answer 4

Boney spicules

Question 5

What forms in cancellous bones as a result of stress

Answer 5

Trabecular

Question 6

Define trabecular

Answer 6

Direction of stresses created by the weight of the body

Question 7

Where is bone marrow located in cancellous bone

Answer 7

In the internal medullary cavity