In the given diagram of a section of bone tissue, certain parts have been indicated by alphabets. Select the…
In the given diagram of a section of bone tissue, certain parts have been indicated by alphabets. Select the answer in which these alphabets have been correctly matched with the parts which they indicate.
A - Interstitial lamellae:
- Interstitial lamellae are layers of bony matrix that fill the spaces between osteons in compact bone. The diagram shows them as the regions surrounding the osteons, consistent with interstitial lamellae.
B - Lacunae:
- Lacunae are small spaces within the bone matrix that house osteocytes (bone cells). These are depicted as small, black, circular dots in the diagram.
C - Haversian canal:
- The Haversian canal is the central channel of an osteon, housing blood vessels and nerves. The labeled region in the middle of the concentric rings corresponds to the Haversian canal.
D - Endosteum:
- The endosteum is a thin membrane that lines the inner surface of the bone, including the medullary cavity and the Haversian canals. The labeled region at the bottom of the diagram corresponds to the endosteum.
