BONE
STRUCTURES
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Question
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The central canal in each osteon is the site of
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yellow marrow
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osteoclasts and osteoblasts
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blood vessels and nerve fibers
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cartilage
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Each osteon consists of lamellae, which are layers of compact matrix that surround a central canal called the Haversian canal. The Haversian canal (osteonic canal) contains the bone’s blood vessels and nerve fibers (Figure 1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Haversian canal: The Haversian canals surround blood vessels and nerve cells throughout the bone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Every osteon is made up of a central canal (which contains nerves and blood vessels), perforating canals, lamellae (configurations of bone matrix), and osteocyte-containing lacunae (holes). All of these are arranged concentrically around the central canal.
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