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.

Type Bone
Body System Skeletal
Parent Structure organ part
Latin 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.

Related Structures

articular surface articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril

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