Trabecular
Trabecular
Trabecular (pronunciation: trəˈbɛkjʊlər) is a term used in anatomy and medicine to describe a mesh-like structure of tissue, typically found in spongy bone and certain organs. The term is derived from the Latin word 'trabecula', which means 'small beam'.
Structure
The trabecular bone is a type of bone tissue found in the interior of bones, which looks like a honeycomb or a sponge due to its porous structure. It is also known as cancellous bone or spongy bone. This structure allows the bone to be lightweight yet strong, and it also contains the bone marrow.
Function
The trabecular network plays a crucial role in the body's function. In the bone, it helps to support and protect the compact bone. It also plays a role in the production of blood cells in the bone marrow. In the eye, the trabecular meshwork helps to drain the aqueous humor from the eye, thus maintaining the intraocular pressure.
Related Terms
- Trabecular meshwork: A network of tiny channels in the eye through which aqueous humor drains.
- Trabecular bone: A type of bone tissue that has a spongy, honeycomb-like structure.
- Trabecular pattern: A term used in radiology to describe the appearance of trabecular bone on imaging studies.
- Trabecular carcinoma: A rare type of breast cancer that has a trabecular growth pattern.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trabecular
- Wikipedia's article - Trabecular
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