bone Medullary cavity Diaphysis Distal epiphysis
bone Medullary cavity Diaphysis Distal epiphysis
bone Medullary cavity Diaphysis Distal epiphysis
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Figure 5.3a Microscopic structure of compact <strong>bone</strong>. (a).<br />
Perforating<br />
fibers<br />
Compact<br />
<strong>bone</strong><br />
Periosteal<br />
blood vessel<br />
Periosteum<br />
(a)<br />
Osteon<br />
(Haversian system)<br />
Lamellae<br />
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9e<br />
by Elaine N. Marieb<br />
Central (Haversian) canal<br />
Perforating (Volkmann’s) canal<br />
Blood vessel<br />
Blood vessel continues<br />
into medullary <strong>cavity</strong><br />
containing marrow<br />
Spongy <strong>bone</strong><br />
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