Labeling the Osteon

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Lamellae are concentric rings of compact bone tissue that surround the Haversian canal within an osteon. They are made of collagen fibers and mineral salts, providing strength and resilience to bone structure.

Haversian canal

The Haversian canal is the central channel of an osteon that contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics. It runs longitudinally through compact bone, allowing nutrient and waste exchange for bone cells.

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Haversian canal

The Haversian canal is the central channel of an osteon that contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics. It runs longitudinally through compact...

Lamellae

concentric layers of compound bone tissue that surround the haversian canal canal.

Interstitial Lamellae

remnants of destroyed osteons in spaces between osteons. Provide stability to long bones.

Lacunae and osteocytes

tiny chambers between lamellae that contain osteocytes.

Haversian canal

central part of the osteon. provides passageway for bones, nerve, and blood supply. surrounded by rings of Lamellae.

Canaliculi

Microscopic canals within lamellae that link osteocyte.

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TermDefinition

Haversian canal

The Haversian canal is the central channel of an osteon that contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics. It runs longitudinally through compact bone, allowing nutrient and waste exchange for bone cells.

Lamellae

concentric layers of compound bone tissue that surround the haversian canal canal.

Interstitial Lamellae

remnants of destroyed osteons in spaces between osteons. Provide stability to long bones.

Lacunae and osteocytes

tiny chambers between lamellae that contain osteocytes.

Haversian canal

central part of the osteon. provides passageway for bones, nerve, and blood supply. surrounded by rings of Lamellae.

Canaliculi

Microscopic canals within lamellae that link osteocyte.