The Layer of Cancellous Bone Between Two Layers of Compact

question 67

True/False

The layer of cancellous bone between two layers of compact bone is called diploë.

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Definitions:

Interthalamic Adhesion

Interthalamic adhesion is a small, midline mass of gray matter connecting the two thalamic bodies in the brain, involved in the integration of sensory and motor information.

Thalamus

A part of the brain located above the brainstem that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and plays a role in the regulation of consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Epithalamus

is a dorsal posterior segment of the diencephalon of the brain, important in the secretion of melatonin by the pineal gland and in sleep regulation.

Corpus Callosum

A thick band of nerve fibers that connects the two cerebral hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.