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osteon [′äs·tē‚än] (histology) A microscopic unit of mature bone composed of layers of osteocytes and bone surrounding a central canal. Also known as Haversian system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Histologically, the experimental femurs demonstrated natural remodeling processes with new osteons and angiogenesis. As part of the interactive summary, students read a text selection about bones and identified the vocabulary words they did not know, including osteons, cancellous, and marrow. In addition there are more active osteons per gram in trabecular bone to accomplish resorption and deposition. |
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