noun
- plural of trabecula; small beams or rod-like structures, especially the thin plates of bone tissue that form a mesh-like pattern in spongy bone
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The trabeculas in spongy bone provide structural support while keeping the bone lightweight.
- Osteoporosis causes the trabeculas to become thinner and more fragile.
- The microscope revealed the intricate network of trabeculas within the bone sample.
- Calcium deficiency can weaken the trabeculas over time.
- The trabeculas form a honeycomb-like structure in healthy bone tissue.
- Doctors examined the trabeculas to assess bone density.