Microscopic Structure of Compact Bone

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Osteon

Structural unit of compact (cortical) bone

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Lamellae

Circular sheets of bone (Layers)

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Lacunae

Hold osteocytes (Little homes)

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Canaliculi

Connect lacunae (little canals)

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Central canal

Carries blood vessels and nerves (main road)

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Perforating canals

Connect central canals to other blood vessels (cross streets)

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Circumferential lamellae

Wrap around the outside or inside circumference of bone (outer wrap)