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Haversian canal

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Haversian canal [hə′vər·zhən kə‚nal]
(histology)
The central, longitudinal channel of an osteon containing blood vessels and connective tissue.


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These canals are called Haversian canals, which contain blood vessels which transport blood and nutrients to compact bone.
a lamella in a Haversian canal around a bone cell, or a local region of a polymer that is known to have a larger microstructure).
Our observation of a relatively low lead concentration may indicate that bone in this region may have lower blood flow in the Haversian canals and consequently less lead in blood available for uptake into bone during bone resorption.
 
 
 
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