microscopic anatomy - bones
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osteocytes
mature bone cells
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lacunae
tiny cavities that house osteocytes
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lamella
arrangement of lacunae concentric cells
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haversian (central) canal
carries blood vessels and nerves to all areas of bone
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osteon or haversian system
each complex consisting of central canal & matrix of rings
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canaliculi
tiny canals that radiate outward from the central canal to all lacunae
connects all bone cells to nutrient supply
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perforation (volkmanns) canals
small channels that transmit blood vessels from periosteum into the bone
connect central canals
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