Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-Layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity
A)Hematopoiesis
B)Diaphysis
C)Epiphyses
D)Periosteum
E)Endosteum
F)Osteocytes
G)Osteoclasts
H)Osteoblasts
I)Osteon
J)Trabeculae

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Endosteum

The endosteum is a layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity, which contains bone marrow.

Answer: B
 Diaphysis

The diaphysis is the long, tubular shaft of a bone that is composed of compact bone tissue.

Answer: C
 Epiphyses

The epiphyses are the two rounded ends of a long bone, which are mostly composed of spongy bone tissue.

Answer: D
 Periosteum

The periosteum is a layer of connective tissue that covers the surface of bones, except at their joints.

Answer: F
 Osteocytes

Osteocytes are bone cells that are involved in maintaining the mineral content and structure of bone tissue.

Answer: G
 Osteoclasts

Osteoclasts are cells that are involved in breaking down and reabsorbing bone tissue.

Answer: H
 Osteoblasts

Osteoblasts are cells that are involved in building new bone tissue.

Answer: I
 Osteon

An osteon, also known as a Haversian system, is the basic unit of compact bone tissue, which consists of concentric rings of bone tissue surrounding a central canal.

Answer: J
 Trabeculae

Trabeculae are the thin, branching structures that make up spongy bone tissue.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Explanation