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Figure 6.3.7 – Diagram of Compact Bone: (a) This cross-sectional view of compact bone shows several osteons, the basic structural unit of compact bone. (b) In this micrograph of the osteon, you can see the concentric lamellae around the central canals.
Each osteon consists of concentric layers, or lamellae, of compact bone tissue that surround a central canal, the Haversian canal. The Haversian canal contains the bone's blood supplies.
These diagrams provide a visual representation of the various components of an osteon, including the central canal, lamellae, lacunae, and canaliculi. One such example is the Haversian system, which is a classic representation of an osteon.
The diagram above shows a longitudinal view of an osteon. Some, mostly older, compact bone is remodelled to form these Haversian systems (or osteons). The osteocytes sit in their lacunae in concentric rings around a central Haversian canal (which runs longitudinally).
Structural diagram highlighting osteon anatomy with labeled canals, lamellae, and bone tissue organization for clarity.
This medical image offers a detailed cross-sectional view (a) of compact bone, highlighting the osteon as its basic unit, alongside a micrograph (b) that reveals the concentric lamellae and central canals at a magnified level.
The osteon units of bone are made up of Haversian canals (HC) and Volkmann canals (VC), which run perpendicular to the long axes of osteons and connect adjacent Haversian canals.
Explore the structure and components of an osteon, including its parts and their functions in bone tissue. Learn about the organization of bone cells and the Haversian system.
Learn about the structure of an osteon with a labelled diagram. Understand the components and organization of bone tissue.
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