ANAT2511 Bones and Joints: Difference between revisions
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Developing vertebra (bony collar) with cartilage it is replacing. The intervertebral disc ( | Developing vertebra (bony collar) with cartilage it is replacing. The intervertebral disc ( | ||
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Revision as of 11:39, 24 February 2013
ANAT2511 Fundamentals of Anatomy This histology practical support page content is not part of the histology practical class and provides only background information for student self-directed learning purposes. Histology lecturer notice. |
General Objective
To recognise bone in histological sections and understand its microscopic structure. To know the histology of a synovial joint and a symphysis joint (intervertebral disc) and the function of different tissues within the joints.
Haversian System
Individual bone forming cells (osteocytes) live in the spaces (lacunae) with the bone matrix surrounding a central blood vessel and nerve filled space (Haversian canal) that provides nutrition to these cells.