Bone Histology
Concentric lamellae
Circular layers of bone matrix that surround the central canal?
Canaliculi
Hairlike canals that connect lacunae to each other and the central canal
Perichondrium
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Trabeculae
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Bone (osseous)
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Spongy (cancellous) tissue
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Interstitial lamellae
Incomplete lamellae lying in between intact osteons . These fill the gaps between osteons or are remnants of bone remodeling.
Osteocytes
Major, mature bone cells derived from osteoblasts that become buried in bone after it is formed. Function to maintain the matrix.
Perforating (Volkman's) cannals or channels
Run perpendicular to the central canals. They help connect the blood vessels and nerves that pass through the central canals.
Lacunae
Small spaces between the lamellae which contain osteocytes
Central canal
The hollow center of an osteon, also known as a Haversian canal. The central canal contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves. Bone is laid down around the central canal in concentric rings called lamellae.
Osteon
The unit of combact bone, also called a Haversian system. Osteons are essentially long cylinders of bone; the hollow center is called the central canal, and is where blood vessels, nervs, and lymphatic vessels are found. Compact bone is laid down around the central canal in rings (lamellae).