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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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Type Bone
Système corporel Squelettique
Structure parente organ part
Nom latin 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 Squelettique.

What is the Latin name for the osteon?

The Latin name for the osteon is bone matrix.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:32693 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0014730 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.