Describe and compare the microanatomy of compact and

8. Describe and compare the microanatomy of compact and spongy bone tissue.
7.2f Microscopic Anatomy: Cartilage
9. Compare bone and cartilage tissue.
TABLE 7.1
Comparison of Bone Connective Tissue and Hyaline
Cartilage Connective Tissue
Characteristics Bone Connective Tissue Hyaline Cartilage

Connective Tissue
Cells that form
matrix
Osteoblasts Chondroblasts
Mature cells Osteocytes Chondrocytes
Mature cells in
lacunae
Yes Yes
Calcium present in
matrix
Yes No
Blood supply in
mature tissue
tissue Extensive Avascular
7.3 Cartilage Growth