The Needlelike Threads of Spongy Bone are Called

Question

The needlelike threads of spongy bone are called
A) lamellae
B) canaliculi
C) osteons
D) trabeculae

Accepted Answer

Trabeculae are the needlelike threads of spongy bone. Lamellae are concentric rings of bone tissue found in compact bone. Canaliculi are microscopic canals that allow communication between osteocytes in bone tissue. Osteons are functional units of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae, osteocytes, and canaliculi.