Figure 6-1 Bone Tissue
Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is termed an osteon?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question

Figure 6-1 Bone Tissue
Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure is termed an osteon?
A)1 
B)2 
C)3 
D)4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure termed an osteon is labeled as 2 in Figure 6-1. It is also known as a Haversian system and consists of concentric rings of calcified extracellular matrix called lamellae surrounding a central canal containing blood vessels and nerves.