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What is The type of lamellae found between osteons?

The type of lamellae found between osteons is interstitial lamellae. These lamellae are remnants of old osteons that have been partially destroyed during bone remodeling.


Does spongy bones contain osteons?

No spngy bone does not contain osteons. Compact bone does contain osteons.


What are remodeled osteons?

When old osteons are removed, concentric rings of lamellae are fragmented which then results in interstitial lamellaebetween the intact osteons.


Are osteons found in osteocytes?

Osteons, also known as Haversian systems, are structural units of compact bone and consist of concentric layers of bone matrix surrounding a central canal. Osteocytes, on the other hand, are mature bone cells that reside within small cavities called lacunae and are embedded within the bone matrix. While osteocytes are found within osteons, they do not constitute osteons themselves. Instead, they play a crucial role in maintaining the bone tissue and communicating with other bone cells.


In relationship to the diaphysis of a long bone the osteons are?

Osteons are cylindrical structures found in the diaphysis (shaft) of long bones. They consist of concentric rings of bone tissue called lamellae, surrounding a central canal that houses blood vessels and nerves. Osteons are responsible for providing strength and support to the bone structure.


Does lacunae bone contain osteons?

no


What is the area between osteons are filled in with what lamellae?

interstitial


Compact bone is composed of tubular unites called?

Osteons


What is the structural unit of spongy bone?

Trabeculae


Area of bone that is made up of osteons?

compact bone


How are osteons lined up in compact bone?

Same direction


What is the difference trabeculae and osteons?

Trabeculae are the small, rod-like structures that form the spongy bone, providing structural support while also allowing for lighter bone mass and space for bone marrow. Osteons, or Haversian systems, are the fundamental structural units of compact bone, consisting of concentric layers of mineralized matrix surrounding a central canal that contains blood vessels and nerves. While trabeculae are found in cancellous bone, osteons are characteristic of dense bone, highlighting the differences in their structure and function within the skeletal system.