Bone Models

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Osteocyte

Cell of the bone connective tissue

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Lacuna

Small chambers that hold the osteocytes

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Osteon

Functional unit of the bone - central canal

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Canaliculi

Tiny canals that form a dense transportation network through the hard matrix connecting cells of the osteon to a nutrient supply

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Concentric Lamella

Contains osteocytes

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Interstitial Lamella

Remnants of concentric lamellae

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Central Canal

Carries blood vessels

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Circumferential Lamella

Lamellae found on the outer portion of a long bone

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Sharpey’s Fibers

Allows blood vessels and nerves to invade the bone

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Periosteal Blood Vessel

Brings blood to the interior of the bone and to the osteocytes

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Volksmann’s Canal

Complete communication pathway between bone interior and exterior surface