GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The osteon consists of a central canal called the osteonic (haversian) canal, which is surrounded by concentric rings (lamellae) of matrix. Between the rings of matrix, the bone cells (osteocytes) are located in spaces called lacunae.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone lacunae are small, spindle-shaped spaces (appearing dark in this image), each containing an osteocyte that is left behind by osteoblasts during the process of remodelling.

Detailed explanation-3: -Structure. Osteocytes have a stellate shape, approximately 7 micrometers deep and wide by 15 micrometers in length. The cell body varies in size from 5-20 micrometers in diameter and contain 40-60 cell processes per cell, with a cell to cell distance between 20-30 micrometers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bone contains Osteocytes, and osteoblasts (osteo-bone) which secrete the type of extracellular matrix material (ECM) that makes up bone.