GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

STRUCTURES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

what are the rings around the haversian canal called?

A	lacunae
B	lamella
C	osteocyte
D	volkmann’s canal

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The osteon consists of a central canal called the osteonic (haversian) canal, which is surrounded by concentric rings (lamellae) of matrix.

Detailed explanation-2: -Types of bone Woven bone: characterized by a haphazard organization of collagen fibres and is mechanically weak. Lamellar bone: characterized by a regular parallel alignment of collagen into sheets (lamellae) and is mechanically strong.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is A Bone. Bone: The matrix of the bone is in the form of concentric rings called lamellae. The fluid filled spaces present between the lamellae are called lacunae in which are present the bone cells called osteocytes that communicate with each other by a network of fine canals called canaliculi.

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