Microscopic Anatomy of Compact Bone
Microscopic Anatomy of Compact Bone
This eleaborate network of canals ensures bone cells are well nourished
What significance does this have?
Perforating (Volkmann’s) canals:
Run through compact bone at right angles to the shaft
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhDzEXvG4Fg
Matching Game http://tle.westone.wa.gov.au/content/file/969144ed-0d3b-
fa04-2e88-8b23de2a630c/1/human_bio_science_3b.zip/content/003_musculo_skeletal_support/page_06.htm
Bone Formation, Growth, & Remodeling
Mostly hyaline cartilage
Replaced by bone
Growth & Remodeling New cartilage is
continuously formed
Older cartilage becomes ossified
Cartilage is broken down by osteoclasts
Buit by osteoblasts
Growth & Remodeling Osteocytes can sense
areas of stress
Enhances the process
Balance of calcium levels
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dV1Bwe2v6c
Fractures
Fractures
Fractures
Fractures
Fractures
Fractures