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Bone: the organ - compact bone

Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x

Haversian systems <p>Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x</p>

Haversian systems

Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x
- Haversian canals <p>Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x</p>

- Haversian canals

Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x
Osteocytes <p>Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x</p>

Osteocytes

Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x
Osteocyte lacunae <p>Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x</p>

Osteocyte lacunae

Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x
Canaliculi <p>Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x</p>

Canaliculi

Compact bone forms the majority of the diaphysis and is seen in cross section of a decalcified bone preparation (above right) and in a ground bone preparation (below right). 200x, 200x
Endosteum > <p>Within compact bone, endosteum lines Haversian and Volkmann’s canals. It does not extend into lacunae or canaliculi.</p>

Endosteum >

Within compact bone, endosteum lines Haversian and Volkmann’s canals. It does not extend into lacunae or canaliculi.
Main SlideHaversian systems - Haversian canalsOsteocytesOsteocyte lacunaeCanaliculiEndosteum >