What term describes the bone elements that form the lattice in cancellous bone?

What term describes the bone elements that form the lattice in cancellous bone?

• A. Osteons
• B. Central canals
• C. Trabeculae
• D. Endosteum

Answer: (C)

The lattice in cancellous bone is formed by trabeculae. These are thin, rod- or plate-like bone elements that interconnect to create a porous network. This trabecular scaffold supports loads from multiple directions while keeping the bone light, and the spaces between trabeculae host bone marrow and blood vessels for metabolic exchange. Osteons and central canals belong to compact bone structure, and the endosteum lines inner surfaces, but they are not the lattice-forming elements in cancellous bone.

The lattice in cancellous bone is formed by trabeculae. These are thin, rod- or plate-like bone elements that interconnect to create a porous network. This trabecular scaffold supports loads from multiple directions while keeping the bone light, and the spaces between trabeculae host bone marrow and blood vessels for metabolic exchange. Osteons and central canals belong to compact bone structure, and the endosteum lines inner surfaces, but they are not the lattice-forming elements in cancellous bone.