osteon
bone matrix
A circular structural unit of bone tissue. It consists of a central hole, the Haversian canal through which blood vessels run, surrounded by concentric rings, called lamellae.
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| Typ | Bone |
| Körpersystem | Skeletal |
| Übergeordnete Struktur | organ part |
| Lateinischer Name | bone matrix |
| FMA ID | 32693 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the osteon?
A circular structural unit of bone tissue. It consists of a central hole, the Haversian canal through which blood vessels run, surrounded by concentric rings, called lamellae.
What body system is the osteon part of?
The osteon is part of the Skeletal.
What is the Latin name for the osteon?
The Latin name for the osteon is bone matrix.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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