Question

demonstrate an understanding of compact and spongy bone by correctly inserting the term into the space in the paragraph. spongy, or callcaneous, bone contains boney lattice - like extensions called ______. compact, or dense, bone contains cylinder - shaped units called ____. the matrix that forms the osteon is called ____. tiny chambers where the osteocytes, or bone cells, are located are called ____. lastly, the canals that connect lacunae are called ______.

Explanation:

Spongy bone has trabeculae. Compact bone has osteons. The matrix of osteon is lamellae. Osteocytes are in lacunae. Canaliculi connect lacunae.

Answer:

1. trabeculae
2. osteons
3. lamellae
4. lacunae
5. canaliculi