Labeling the Osteon
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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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
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. |