The small spaces in the matrix that contain the bone cells are called:
A) lacunae.
B) canaliculi.
C) central canal.
D) lamellae.

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Lacunae are small spaces in the matrix that contain the bone cells. Canaliculi are small canals that connect lacunae together. Central canal refers to the central cavity within an osteon. Lamellae are the concentric layers of bone tissue that surround the central canal in an osteon.

The Small Spaces in the Matrix That Contain the Bone