trabecular network of bone
bone trabecula
The network of intersecting plates and spicules in cancellous bone which form a meshwork of intercommunicating spaces filled with blood vessels and marrow; in mature bone, the trabeculae are aligned in parallel with the lines of major compressive or tensile force.
| Type | Bone |
| Parent Structure | tissue |
| Latin Name | bone trabecula |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the trabecular network of bone?
The network of intersecting plates and spicules in cancellous bone which form a meshwork of intercommunicating spaces filled with blood vessels and marrow; in mature bone, the trabeculae are aligned in parallel with the lines of major compressive or tensile force.
What is the Latin name for the trabecular network of bone?
The Latin name for the trabecular network of bone is bone trabecula.
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